GPStiedot

GPStiedot is a term used to describe data produced by global positioning systems. In practice, GPStiedot refers to information that identifies where and when a device was located, typically including latitude, longitude, and timestamp, and it may extend to altitude, speed, bearing, and signal quality metrics. GPStiedot is used across mapping, navigation, asset tracking, and scientific research; it can be collected from consumer smartphones, dedicated GNSS receivers, vehicles, drones, and fixed sensors.

Data formats and access vary, with GPStiedot stored or transmitted in formats such as NMEA sentences, GPX, GeoJSON, or CSV. Many deployments expose API access or publish data through open data portals, governed by licenses that regulate reuse and attribution. Interoperability with geographic information systems (GIS) is common, requiring attention to coordinate reference systems and time standards to ensure consistency.

Quality and privacy considerations are central to GPStiedot practices. Accuracy depends on receiver quality and environmental conditions, with measures such as HDOP/PDOP and, in some cases, differential corrections (RTK) influencing precision. Privacy concerns include anonymization, data minimization, and user consent, particularly when GPStiedot is collected from individuals or used in traceable ways.

Applications span cartography, urban planning, fleet and asset management, logistics, disaster response, and geospatial research. In practice, GPStiedot supports real-time tracking, historical analysis, and integration with other spatial data to support decision-making, research, and policy development.

See also: GPS, GNSS, geolocation, geospatial data.