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PlanetLink Field-Testing GPS Tracker "PlanetTRAKS"
Cumming - Feb 11, 2004 PlanetLink Communications Inc., a provider of satellite-based products and services announced today the launch of the field-testing phase for its PlanetTRAKS GPS product. Twelve PlanetTRAKS units will be installed on personal vehicles owned by people affiliated with PlanetLink and Karta Technologies, its technology development partner -- 6 in San Antonio, Texas and 6 in the Atlanta area. The testing phase, expected to last 2 to 4 weeks, is designed to allow the developers to fine tune the software using live, real-time data in real-world situations. Karta has had two PlanetTRAKS units in operation for the past 60 days as part of the development process. "We are moving rapidly toward a market-ready product. This development process has taken us from concept to an operating product in just a few months thanks to our simple design and innovative technology," said M. Dewey Bain, president of PlanetLink Communications Inc. "We continue to focus on our objective of a commercial launch of PlanetTRAKS early this year." A graphic illustration of the user interface may be viewed here. "In the next week or so we expect to be able to demonstrate the Web interface with a live interactive Web site that will track the movement of one of the users in our test group using actual maps and live data," said Bain. PlanetLink is developing a family of GPS-enabled Mobile Locator Units (MLUs) under the PlanetTRAKS name, designed to communicate real-time location data and other information over the General Packet Radio System (GPRS) to a secure Internet server. Customers may then access that information via a password-protected web site in order to track vehicles and other assets. San Antonio, Texas-based Karta Technologies Inc., an industry leader in IT, engineering, training and program management services is leading the R&D effort. PlanetLink, headquartered in Cumming, Ga., has three primary business segments based on satellite-enabled technology. Providing the consumer both products and services, PlanetLink businesses include: DISH Network (satellite television), StarBand (High-Speed Internet Access) and Global Positioning System (GPS) personal tracking devices. PlanetLink's goal is to become a single-source dealer / distributor of technologically advanced, satellite- based products and services. With a strong and growing product offering and brand name, PlanetLink is building this unique category into a class all its own. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links PlanetLink Communications SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express GPS Applications, Technology and Suppliers
Galileo GIOVEA Using Marotta Equipment For Its Propulsion Systems
Cheltenham, England (SPX) Jan 09, 2006Marotta UK is pleased to announce that it designed, developed and qualified equipment for the cold gas propulsion systems on board the Galileo GIOVE-A, part of Europe's Galileo navigation program, successfully launched by Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL). |
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