add GPS transmitter to your high power rockets
Published on March 28th, 2007 in gps navigation, hacks
The BeeLine GPS from BigRedBee is a small (1 1/4″ x 3″), self contained, battery operated GPS telemetry device.
GPS coordinates are assembled into an AX.25 packet and transmitted over an RF link to a remote decoder. Originally designed for high power rocketry and high altitude baloons, this device has a range of more then 10 miles and makes use of standard amateur radio receivers to decode and display the location of the remote transmitter.
It also contains non-volatile memory to log coordinates for later download and analysis with progams such as Google Earth. Check out this screenshot of a rocket’s path to 17,000 AGL (above ground level) in Google Earth.
Other uses of BeeLine GPS includes RC airplanes, UAV’s, hot air balloons, and so on. If you are interested be prepared to present your amateur radio operator’s license along with $260.
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December 4th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Dear Sirs,
I need a buoy on the water that can transmit GPS generated Cross track Error to a remote receiver located less than 1,500 ft from the transmitter bouy. There is very probably a market for such a device in my fishery. Is this possible?
Thank you,
Warren B. Johnson
Cell 360-403-9424