The Secretary noted that the Coast Guard took a theory out of the laboratory and brought it to reality through team efforts. Both of the systems function as enabling technologies to navigation, safety and transportation management. Since they provide more precise position identification, they reduce emergency response times on both sea and land. The Coast Guard can more accurately and economically place and maintain its 50,000 navigational aids. Rail and land transportation industries can plan, schedule and transport people and goods more safely, effectively and economically in such a manner as to increase the overall economic productivity and growth, thereby increasing sales, employment and wages.
Farmers can more accurately plan and plant thereby generating greater yields.
Yet, with all these advantages, the list is still not complete. Frequent discoveries surface where DGPS may enhance both safety and the quality of life. He will present to the multi-agency DGPS development teams the NPR's prestigious Hammer Award. Va. The event will be hosted by the commanding officer of the Coast Guard's Navigation Center. For more information, please contact Lt.