 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Russian Presidential Pooch To Get Satellite Tracking Device
Antarctic (RIA Novosti) Mar 12, 2008 A Russian first deputy premier, in Antarctica on Tuesday to test the Glonass satellite system, has said that President Vladimir Putin's dog will get the satellite navigation collar it was earlier promised. Glonass (Global Navigation Satellite System), Russia's equivalent of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS), is designed for both military and civilian use and allows users to identify their positions in real time. During a presidential briefing about Glonass devices in December, a Russian government official said a tracking system for pets would be available in the summer of 2008. "I'll be able to buy one for my dog, Connie, so that she doesn't run away," responded Putin. In Antarctica on Tuesday, Sergei Ivanov, who oversees defense industry projects, said that the collar would "be delivered." Speaking more broadly about the behind-schedule Glonass project, Ivanov admitted that both its Earth and space-based elements had experienced delays, saying that "Glonass problems are not only related to space...the ground equipment is also slightly falling behind schedule." Ivanov, who criticized Russian space agency Roscosmos for the operational shortcomings of Glonass in January also told reporters: "If I had not criticized them, they wouldn't have done anything - constructive criticism is helpful." Outgoing president Putin's dog gained fame in 2005 after 'publishing' a book of stories for Russian children. Written in English for young students, 'Connie's Stories' tells the story of the black Labrador's adventures. There are unconfirmed rumors that Connie was named after U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. GPS systems have become popular for pets in recent years, especially in the U.S., in response to the growing popularity of the 'dognapping' of rare and expensive breeds of dogs.
Source: RIA Novosti Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links GPS Applications, Technology and Suppliers
GyPSii Platform Wins NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge Award
Amsterdam, Netherlands (SPX) Mar 11, 2008GyPSii received highly sought after industry acclaim at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, when it was a winner in the NAVTEQ LBS Challenge, a contest in which over 300 companies competed. The award coincided with GyPSii's live launch at the event, following a three month public beta trial with users worldwide. The honour further positions GyPSii as the leading player in the emerging mobile social networking and LBS market. |
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2007 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
