Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of…
Geohashing
Geohashing is an outdoor recreational activity inspired by the webcomic xkcd, in which participants have to reach a random location…
GPS scavenger hunt
Geocaching, also GPS scavenger hunt, is a kind of treasure hunt. The search is alternatively possible without a GPS receiver.…
Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and…
Discovery in observation
Discovery is the act of detecting something new, or something "old" that had been unrecognized as meaningful. With reference to…
Navigation
Navigation is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft…
Exploration
Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Exploration occurs in all non-sessile…
Climate impact of air transport
The climate impact of air transport is quite important, but difficult to evaluate precisely. In fact, in addition to carbon…
Environmental impact of aviation
The environmental impact of aviation occurs because aircraft engines emit heat, noise, particulates, and gases which contribute to climate change…
Cabin pressurization
Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft, in…