Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments

In order to study the relationship between human physical activity and the design of the built environment, it is important to measure the location of human movement accurately. In this study, we compared an inexpensive GPS receiver (Holux RCV-3000) and a frequently used Garmin Forerunner 35 smart w...

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Autores principales:	Michal Vorlíček, Tom Stewart, Jasper Schipperijn, Jaroslav Burian, Lukáš Rubín, Jan Dygrýn, Josef Mitáš, Scott Duncan
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	accuracy environment GPS logger geodetic point Garmin smart watch Chemical technology TP1-1185
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:73d13d462aa149b89db50fe7366765292021-11-11T19:12:21ZSmart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments10.3390/s212172321424-8220https://doaj.org/article/73d13d462aa149b89db50fe7366765292021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/21/7232https://doaj.org/toc/1424-8220In order to study the relationship between human physical activity and the design of the built environment, it is important to measure the location of human movement accurately. In this study, we compared an inexpensive GPS receiver (Holux RCV-3000) and a frequently used Garmin Forerunner 35 smart watch, with a device that has been validated and recommended for physical activity research (Qstarz BT-Q1000XT). These instruments were placed on six geodetic points, which represented a range of different environments (e.g., residential, open space, park). The coordinates recorded by each device were compared with the known coordinates of the geodetic points. There were no differences in accuracy among the three devices when averaged across the six sites. However, the Garmin was more accurate in the city center and the Holux was more accurate in the park and housing estate areas compared to the other devices. We consider the location accuracy of the Holux and the Garmin to be comparable to that of the Qstarz. Therefore, we consider these devices to be suitable instruments for locating physical activity. Researchers must also consider other differences among these devices (such as battery life) when determining if they are suitable for their research studies.Michal VorlíčekTom StewartJasper SchipperijnJaroslav BurianLukáš RubínJan DygrýnJosef MitášScott DuncanMDPI AGarticleaccuracyenvironmentGPSloggergeodetic pointGarmin smart watchChemical technologyTP1-1185ENSensors, Vol 21, Iss 7232, p 7232 (2021)
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spellingShingle	accuracy environment GPS logger geodetic point Garmin smart watch Chemical technology TP1-1185 Michal Vorlíček Tom Stewart Jasper Schipperijn Jaroslav Burian Lukáš Rubín Jan Dygrýn Josef Mitáš Scott Duncan Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments
description	In order to study the relationship between human physical activity and the design of the built environment, it is important to measure the location of human movement accurately. In this study, we compared an inexpensive GPS receiver (Holux RCV-3000) and a frequently used Garmin Forerunner 35 smart watch, with a device that has been validated and recommended for physical activity research (Qstarz BT-Q1000XT). These instruments were placed on six geodetic points, which represented a range of different environments (e.g., residential, open space, park). The coordinates recorded by each device were compared with the known coordinates of the geodetic points. There were no differences in accuracy among the three devices when averaged across the six sites. However, the Garmin was more accurate in the city center and the Holux was more accurate in the park and housing estate areas compared to the other devices. We consider the location accuracy of the Holux and the Garmin to be comparable to that of the Qstarz. Therefore, we consider these devices to be suitable instruments for locating physical activity. Researchers must also consider other differences among these devices (such as battery life) when determining if they are suitable for their research studies.
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author	Michal Vorlíček Tom Stewart Jasper Schipperijn Jaroslav Burian Lukáš Rubín Jan Dygrýn Josef Mitáš Scott Duncan
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title	Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments
title_short	Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments
title_full	Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments
title_fullStr	Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments
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Smart Watch Versus Classic Receivers: Static Validity of Three GPS Devices in Different Types of Built Environments

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