Two of the sensors that I’ll be incorporating in the sensor helmet have the potential to shape how I’ll plan my routes. I had mentioned in earlier posts about air quality monitors and tracking them on a map. Having this type of information during route planning could be useful. I didn’t realize at the time the demand for type of data and the research that was currently being pursued in this area. Yet again while searching online for examples for…
In my previous post about Topofusion, I mentioned that the software was a perfect fit for the GPX files that my Android phone created with MyTracks. The GPX files are a GPS eXchange Format files that contain information about tracks that have been traveled or routes that have been planned. Knowing the difference between tracks and routes is key. Here is a quick description about each. Tracks are paths that have been recorded while traveling. Routes are plots made with…
Topofusion, the only thing I can say to simply summerize this software is AWESOME! If you haven’t used this, seen it, or heard about it, go here. I stumbled on to this software one evening looking for something that would take my GPX files. I was using MyTracks on my Android to create the GPX files. This was awesome too, check it out. I was getting used to the usual route and track plots with speed and elevation profiles offered…