Useful Web Links
The following are a list of links to web sites that you might find useful. If you would like to add your own web site here send an email
to info@mysatnav.ie for consideration.
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A hillwalking resource for Ireland. Mountainviews has over 250 members and hillwalking enthusiasts who have built this site as a place
for everyone to learn and talk about walking in the mountains. The site is managed as a free resource by the very capable Simon Stewart who
has spent many hours building an excellent and informative site. POI data can be freely downloaded
(link). This site is the best of it's kind and demonstrates what can be
produced with more than a little dedication and enthusiam.
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ShannonCharts is a free resource compiled from the efforts of many private people in an attempt to produce an electronic chart of the
navigable Shannon. Map downloads are available which are suitable for Garmin products only such as the GPSMAP 276C marine/automotive GPS
system. The charts may be incomplete, inaccurate or other elsewise incorrect. While every normal care has been taken in building these
charts, you use them at your own risk. They cannot be used for commercial purposes or gain and may not be sold, lent for money or otherwise
traded for gain.
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As a state body the OSI is responsible for providing quality mapping and geographic information services to the public and private
sectors in support of social, economic, legislative, security, business and administrative functions and requirements. The OSI have
produced the Trail Master series which is a DVD, PC compatible, interactive mapping tool for the outdoor enthusiast that enables users to
plan and create walking, cycling and hiking routes using OSi mapping, aerial photography and height models. There are four Trail Master
DVD's for selected regions of the country: East, South, West & Shannon.
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The European Space Agency is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure
that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe. Of more importance to satellite navigation, the ESA is
involved with the European Commission (EC) and Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation in a joint project
called the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or EGNOS. The aim of EGNOS is augment the two military satellite navigation
systems now operating, the US GPS and Russian GLONASS systems, and provide users in Europe with accurate and reliable GPS signals to
within 5m accuracy compared to about 20m at present.
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Pocket GPS World is a web site dedicated to GPS hardware, software and mapping tools. Pocket GPS have the latest news in the GPS arena,
the very latest GPS hardware and software reviews and comparisons of the top GPS devices. They have an excellent and very popular forum
where you can ask independent and impartial advice on anything from purchases to problems. Well worth a visit!
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Links to GPS Manufacturers
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Garmin is a leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and an innovator in consumer electronics. They serve both the aviation
and consumer markets. Their products are used in flying, boating, driving, hiking, and many other activities. The company is customer
focused and committed to producing quality products that improve people's everyday lives.
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Navman is a leading manufacturer of world-class marine electronics and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Established in 1988,
the New Zealand based company provides a diverse range of navigation technologies across wide ranging industries.
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Founded in 1992, ROUTE 66 Geographic Information Systems B.V. is a privately held company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
ROUTE 66 specializes in route planning soft- and hardware products, and has distribution partners throughout Europe. Using one of the
industry's most powerful brands, ROUTE 66 is a fast growing company focusing on consumer and professional products in the area of
mobility, tourism and recreation. ROUTE 66 successfully markets CD-ROM titles, Internet solutions and Intranet solutions.
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TomTom NV is the world’s largest navigation solutions provider. TomTom's products are
developed with an emphasis on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. TomTom was
founded in 1991 in Amsterdam and has offices in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
TomTom is listed at Euronext, Amsterdam Stock Exchange in The Netherlands.
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