Senior Ecology & Environmental Science GPS used in Running Derrek Schultz Senior Ecology & Environmental Science SFR 400 GIS/GPS March 4th, 2016
Overview: Types of GPS receivers on the market How they work (and the limitations) Pros and Cons (watch vs. phone app) How this tool benefits your running
Products available 2 main categories – watches and apps Watch: Garmin, TomTom, Suunto, Soleus, Polar Apps: Runkeeper, Runtastic, Nike+ Running
Features Offered Distance, time, and pace Heart rate, calories burned, altitude, recovery advice Music and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
How they work Triangulate off at least 3 satellites in orbit from the Navstar constellation How are they so small? Fractal antenna Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Comparison between watch and apps Both offer similar core functions Where the differ Accuracy Tracking progress and pace Battery life Use of cellular data VS.
Benefits of GPS + = Track your mileage Know your pace Allows you to run in new/unfamiliar areas Heart rate data Alert you to overtraining Track progression as a runner + =
Thank you Any Questions?
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