GPS Data file examples - please

[mnfiero]

I'm working on an on-line logbook application for RC flight and I would like to add the ability to attach GPS data logs. Then once the data is input, it would able to map in 2d, at least to start with. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to post or email me examples of data files with the brand of GPS logger used.

I want to see how the data files are formatted for different types of logging systems so I can best design my input method.

Also if anyone has any suggestions for logbook features that would be useful to the UAV crowd, please let me know. If anyone knows Palm programming accessing web services, drop me a line.

Thanks,
Lyle

[mnfiero]

Am I asking the wrong question or are people just that protective of their GPS logs?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Lyle

[zenoid]

it's hard to understand the way your set is working (for me) but I try to help you. I'am doing a PDA flight controler for RC sailplane to drive it like in real life and competition and I choose to log flight using the *.igc format witch is the standard for glider comps. You can find it on the net. I will use extra software like "seeYou" or igc to google earth bridge to post-rend the flight.
I'am actualy implementing it right now.

Hope it helps.

[typicalaimster]

The first minute and a half of this is me sitting idle while I start the plane and wait for clearence. This was recorded by the "track" feature in Expert GPS down on the ground.

[mnfiero]

it's hard to understand the way your set is working (for me) but I try to help you. I'am doing a PDA flight controler for RC sailplane to drive it like in real life and competition and I choose to log flight using the *.igc format witch is the standard for glider comps. You can find it on the net. I will use extra software like "seeYou" or igc to google earth bridge to post-rend the flight.
I'am actualy implementing it right now.

Hope it helps.

Zenoid,
Your project sounds interesting. Do you have a link to the project?

Thanks for the tip on the igc format, I need as many format examples as I can find. My logging application is not quite ready for public viewing yet, but should be soon. After I have it up and running I plan on creating A web service api for at least uploading log entries, if that is something you are interested in interfacing with.

Although based on typicalaimster recommendation I believe I'm going to use the gpx format for GPS input, the standard seems more complete. What do you think?

Thanks again,
Lyle

[typicalaimster]

We're also using GPX files for the WPS. It's a long thread but has plenty of info in it.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515929

I currently use Shawn Lammers' flight log to document everything I do.

http://www.lammers.ca/FlightLog/

Having something for a palm device is nice. Keep in mind not everyone carries around a handheld device. I've been loading Flight Log's flat file onto a USB drive. I'd then do some flight entries in the field. When I returned home I'd fire up the desktop and enter in more detailed notes.

Flight logging software is a nice thing to have around. It's a pain getting used to logging flights. After your in the habbit it really helps out with repairs and such.

[mnfiero]

The first minute and a half of this is me sitting idle while I start the plane and wait for clearence. This was recorded by the "track" feature in Expert GPS down on the ground.

typicalaimster,
Thank you very much for the gpx file it's just what I was looking for. Unless I find any other more suitable format, it the one I'm starting with. I found some javascript to jump start my implementation of gpx google maps integration. I was able to plot your flight with google maps API, also was able to animate the track in 2d. Your file helped a lot, thanks again.

Lyle

[mnfiero]

We're also using GPX files for the WPS. It's a long thread but has plenty of info in it.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=515929

I currently use Shawn Lammers' flight log to document everything I do.

http://www.lammers.ca/FlightLog/

Having something for a palm device is nice. Keep in mind not everyone carries around a handheld device. I've been loading Flight Log's flat file onto a USB drive. I'd then do some flight entries in the field. When I returned home I'd fire up the desktop and enter in more detailed notes.

Flight logging software is a nice thing to have around. It's a pain getting used to logging flights. After your in the habbit it really helps out with repairs and such.

I'll have to read through that thread...

I have briefly looked at lammers flight log, mine will do some similar tasks. Although something I don't think I made clear is that my application is completly web based. Although I'm planning on added a web service API to allow outside applications to interface with my application. This will allow devices like pda app to collect log info offline and sync the information online at a later time. I'm not sure how much functionality I will expose, it really depends on interest and time.

I'm consitering creating the gpx upload so that it can initializes the flight log entry. Making it less of a pain to enter logs.

Lyle

[libelulamodelos]

Hi those are 2 succesfull flights, maybe it help you ..

[zenoid]

Zenoid,
Your project sounds interesting. Do you have a link to the project?

Not currently, as soon as I got my internet connection, I'll expose it on a web site. I'am considering going commercial with this project and I'll show that there if I can overcome the hardware side of the project.