A tracker webapp specifically crafted for use on mobile devices. But, works on any other device - desktops, laptops or netbooks. The aim is to provide all key features in a compact package useful on a mobile device. And yet, not feel stripped down on a desktop pc. The mobile tracker is a continuation of spacenear.us/tracker.
- HAB tracking with Habitat (@github/ukhas/habitat)
- Map tracker with Google Maps API 3
- Chase Car functionality
- Daylight cycle overlay, for long flights
The app will ask for permission to use your location.
This is required for some of the features. It is important to note that
your location will not be made available or send to anyone. Unless, you enable
the chase car mode, which will periodically upload it to habitat. The app
will always start with chase car mode disabled.
The app will ask to use offline storage. You will need to accept, in order to use the offline capabilities. The app will cache all files making it available even when there is no network coverage. Latest position data will also be stored and used when you start up with no network. When you get back online, the app will fetch the latest position data.
Requirements: Java and (Linux or Cygwin environment)
$ git clone git://github.com/rossengeorgiev/habitat-mobile-tracker.git
$ ./build.sh
For applicationCache to work your server needs to send the correct MIME type.
.htaccess for Apache is included. Consult it if you are using different server software.
Author: Daniel Saul @danielsaul
See concept for phone portrait mode
See concept for tablets
- Modern browser required (IE not supported)
- Browsers supporting Geolocation API will have
Chase car modeavailable - For best experience on iOS devices, add the webapp to your home screen. This will hide Safari's UI and make it look like a native app. I think it also allows it to run in the background.
Portrait and landscape test. Just open test-iphone3g.html in your browser of choice