Conceptual Framework of a Global Yacht Positioning System in Poland
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Rafał Kaźmierczak
Agnieszka Szczepańska
Grzegorz Grunwald
Cezary Kowalczyk
Dariusz Tanajewski
Abstract
The sailing market continues to develop rapidly and has a high growth potential. Sailing is one of the most popular types of recreational activity in Poland due to an abundance of lakes, including the Great Masurian Lakeland Trail which received a special mention from UNESCO. The development of nautical tourism requires effective organizational and technical solutions. The absence of a public mooring information system in Poland’s inland harbors has prompted the development of the Global Yacht Positioning System (GYPS) for mobile devices. The design process was preceded by a survey of sailors and marina operators to identify their needs and expectations, as well as an inventory of marinas in the Polish region of Masuria. The developed prototype system is a mobile application that relies on data transmission, communication and satellite technologies. The proposed solution is a convenient tool that will facilitate the operations of inland harbors and improve navigation safety.
Type
Publication
Applied Geomatics, 14(1), 79-91
Status
Peer-reviewed
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