Creative Force Maps announces they are creating the custom maps for the IronKids National Triathlon Series.  These maps are designed for the participants and spectators and specify the routes for the swim, bike, and run courses.

The IronKids’ mission is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle. The national event series will offer an interactive weekend experience for the entire read this entry »

The Global Positioning System is made up of three parts: satellites orbiting the Earth; control and monitoring stations on Earth; and the GPS receivers owned by users.  The satellites broadcast signals from space that are picked up and identified by GPS receivers.  The receiver takes this information and uses triangulation to calculate the user’s exact location. The GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmi read this entry »