Component 1

Tasks

Task 1
History

Task 2
Recent Research

Task 3
Benefits

Component 1

Component 1 is comprised of the background information for our project. It contains the history about the NCT technical application of our project, examples of research done in the past few years in this area, and how this NCT category has already help further increase scientific knowledge.

Web resources:
http://www.gpssystem.gpshandheld.info/articles/what-is-and-how-does-a-gps-work.html

http://ladyliberty.wordpress.com/2007/02/21/tagging-kids-like-research-animals/

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/21/underground-indoor-gps-repeater-maintains-your-position/

http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/2007/02/20/navigating-in-a-real-3d-environment/

http://gpssale.blogspot.com/2007/02/gps-units-let-families-find-way.html

www.trimble.com

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2007-02-09-gps-sneakers_x.htm

http://www.gearlog.com/2007/02/fele_footwear_gpsenabled_sneak.php

Task One

Prepare a 200- to 300-word history about the National Critical Technology (NCT) technical application your team has selected to solve a local or national problem.

	Task Two

Cite three detailed examples of research done in the past 3 to 5 years which focused on the NCT technical application your team selected. Include: + the funding agency, + the principal investigator's name, and + the institution where the research is or was being conducted.

	Task Three

Based on the research your team has done, explain how the NCT application chosen has advanced scientific knowledge.