Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:13 pmAPRN Update on the tightening race:
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:13 pmRe: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:38 pmKens GPS came back on...hes 30 miles out moving at 6mph
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:45 pmAccording to Russ at IonEarth:
Ken is about 1/3 of the way to Koyuk. He's transmitting solid but without sending any GPS data. Iridium satellites also can send position information so I modified the server to use Iridium position if there is no other GPS position available. Iridium's accuracy is +- some number of MILES compared to our normal accuracy of 6 feet.
The system will now use Iridiums location information as long as it is accurate to +- two miles and our normal GPS positions updates are unavailable. So he will show up again but not necessarily in exactly the right place.
I still have to create some method of indicating the position is a best guess. Other mushers may also appear slightly off course rather than not getting updated at all for a period of time.
This also only gives me position. Speed and heading cannot be calculated from Iridium data.
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:47 pmI hardly have anymore rant left in me about this GPS thingy.
there are valleys low enough
there are mountains high enough
to keep secrets.
Breeze
there are valleys low enough
there are mountains high enough
to keep secrets.
Breeze
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:48 pmailys excellent discription podcast of the section to koyuk and beyond!
http://www.switchpod.com/playing.php?ac ... &sound=yes
http://www.switchpod.com/playing.php?ac ... &sound=yes
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:55 pmTangles
That audio was great. Made one feel like they were actually there with her.
Biggie
That audio was great. Made one feel like they were actually there with her.
Biggie
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:19 pmisnt that a great podcast, been listening to them all..i think 10...just fantastic, the one where she discribes the pass steps gorge is amazing! such a great set of podcasts, would be nice to have them all on cd to listen to each year anyone know how you can download them?
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:30 pmThank you, Tangles. I'm still trying to get my feet on the ground; hadn't gotten around to finding the cams. I just got a message from Gatekeeper. She is helping but up the fences/barriers near the finish line in Nome, and said she loves the small town feel there. She is only able to get on line at the library (up hill in ice and 30 min. limit) or at a coffee shop. She will post when she gets a chance.
Anyone predicting end time yet? I think Lance's interviews are WAY too heavy on 'the mistakes I'm making/my own worst enemy'. PSYCH But.....Jeff is sure having a jolly good time and has 16 dogs.....you can't fake that. Wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out on Front Street........race to the finish.
WooooWeeeee, this is fun.
JeanieB
Anyone predicting end time yet? I think Lance's interviews are WAY too heavy on 'the mistakes I'm making/my own worst enemy'. PSYCH But.....Jeff is sure having a jolly good time and has 16 dogs.....you can't fake that. Wouldn't it be great to have a shoot out on Front Street........race to the finish.
WooooWeeeee, this is fun.
JeanieB
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:52 pmJeannie B...hi!
Have you found John's camera in Unalakleet to watch the mushers coming in? It's cool!
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=259
Have you found John's camera in Unalakleet to watch the mushers coming in? It's cool!
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=259
Re: Koyuk CP #1
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:05 pmHi there, Cat! No I had not found it. Thanks. It doesn't work on my home computer, but I think it will at work.
Mush on to Nome! Gooooo Lance
JeanieB
Mush on to Nome! Gooooo Lance
JeanieB