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Tools

A wide variety of potentially useful open source and commercial software solutions are available.

NAL Iridium Tracker
Model 9601-DGS-LP is an ultra-low power consumption satellite tracker. It can send either a standard or a 256-bit AES encrypted GPS report at a pre-programmed interval ranging from once every four seconds to once every seven days. The interval can be changed remotely while the unit is in the field.

OpenJUMP GIS
OpenJUMP is an open source Geographic Information System (GIS) written in the Java programming language. It is developed and maintained by a group of volunteers from around the globe.

OpenLayers
OpenLayers makes it easy to put a dynamic map in any web page. It can display map tiles and markers loaded from any source. MetaCarta developed the initial version of OpenLayers and gave it to the public to further the use of geographic information of all kinds. OpenLayers is completely free, Open Source JavaScript, released under a BSD-style License.

Open Street Map
OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world that allows users to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth.

P-Trac Micro GPS tracker
At 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick, this tracker is a solution for your domestic tracking needs. This tracker works via cellular networks, and thus is restricted in its coverage.

Quantum GIS
Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a user friendly Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, and Windows. QGIS supports vector, raster, and database formats. Quantum GIS provides a continously growing number of capabilities provided by core functions and plugins. You can visualize, manage, edit, analyse data, and compose printable maps. QGIS is licensed under the GNU Public License.

SaTScan
SaTScan is a free software that analyzes spatial, temporal and space-time data using statistics. It is designed to perform geographical surveillance of disease and evaluate the significance of disease cluster alarms, among other purposes.

Scribble Maps
With Scribble Maps you can draw shapes, place text and markers, create a custom widget, and save maps as KML/GPX.

Solara Field Tracker 2000
The Solara Field Tracker 2000 is designed, tested, and built by Solara for easy portable use in the toughest, most extreme environments. Using the Iridium Low-earth Orbit satellite system, the Field Tracker 2000 transmits and receives messages in less than a minute anywhere on earth with a clear view of the sky.

Spark Nano GPS Tracker
The Spark Nano GPS Tracker is a small, lightweight GPS Tracker. This self-contained GPS Tracker requires no external connections or antennas, which means you can instantly track a vehicle or person completely covertly. Simply place the device in a glove compartment or similar discreet location and begin tracking. This extremely sensitive device features superior receiving ability for real-time location updates on any computer with Internet. It's enhanced GPS sensitivity using GPRS and GSM networks, allows it to work in places where traditional GPS Trackers fail. However, use of GPRS/GSM limits the tracker's use to North American and Europe.

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