GPS Sensors
Collect real-time latitude, longitude, and altitude in conjunction with other sensors for environmental studies where you want to know the location of your sampling sites. Also used for studying motion, velocity, or acceleration over long distances.
Vernier GPS Sensor
Low-cost solution. Easily add a GPS sensor to a computer or LabQuest to correlate location information with sensor data.
- Record your location as you measure water quality at various sites along a stream and map the data.
- Study acceleration of a car or train and display a color-coded map.
Garmin Venture HC
- Collect location information and import into Logger Pro afterwards for analysis and visualization
- Can be used as a standalone GPS unit
Compare GPS Sensors
| GPS Sensor | Stand-alone Unit | Built-in Screen | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernier GPS Sensor | No | No | $88 |
| Garmin eTrex Venture HC | Yes | Yes | $305 |
Garmin Receivers Supported by Logger Pro 3
| Garmin Model | Connection Type | Windows | Macintosh |
|---|---|---|---|
| eTrex Venture HC | USB | X | X |
| eTrex Vista HCx | USB | X | X |
| eTrex Vista Cx* | USB | X | X |
| GPS MAP 60CSM* | USB | X | X |
| GPS MAP 76CSx* | USB/Serial | X | X |
| eTrex* | Serial | X | |
| eTrex Venture* | Serial | X | |
| eTrex Vista* | Serial | X | |
| GPS MAP 76S* | Serial | X |
* Discontinued model
Export GPS Data to Google Maps
Logger Pro software can export GPS data to Google Maps. See sensor data in context with data overlayed on a Google Map.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Display environmental or agricultural data geographically using Logger Pro 3 and GIS software from ESRI. Logger Pro can import data from the Vernier GPS Sensor and select GPS units and export data in a GIS-friendly format for display and analysis.
Learn more about Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software »