DECODING GNSS SIGNALS (NMEA) TO READ LAT LONG USING NEO-6M
The Arduino GPS project aimed to develop a GPS tracking system using the NEO-6M GPS module and Arduino Uno. This report details the process of connecting the GPS module, obtaining raw GPS data, parsing the data to extract relevant location information, and the historical background of the project. The Arduino GPS project was undertaken during the 4th semester at BS GIS ARID University Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in November 2018. The project team consisted of Muhammad Hamza, Waqas Iftikhar, Khurram Khan, and Afsheen Sheikh. The project was presented at NUST GIS Day 2018, held at NUST Main Campus Islamabad. The inspiration for this project came from a desire apart from just doing a semester project, we should contribute to the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and make a positive impact on the world. The project was initiated by a discussion with a faculty member, Dr. NAEEM MALIK who encouraged students to explore innovative GIS-related projects. This led to the formation of project groups, and our team began brainstorming ideas for a unique and creative project that would also encompass GIS concepts.