Author(s): Dr. S Jayaraman

Abstract:
The aim of this article is to brand definite about the implementation and application of GPS, GIS and Google Earth into sports especially on finding the precise location, monitoring the desirable intensity and accuracy of different sports field and ground markings. Global Positioning Systems have been rising in popularity in team field sports for over a decade. It is assumed that the instruments and software packages like GPS, GIS and Google Earth would comprises a positive upshot on sports field and performances of the athletes and players. An infinite error of construction and marking of different sport and games would generate a negative result for the athletes, players and Officials. There would be a significant contribution of GPS, GIS and Google Earth especially on the above said area and moreover, this sort of equipment would be the constructive for time constraints, opt accuracy, create a positive environment and boost the players mentally in which the performances of athletes will be enhanced. The implications of all these technologies definitely fulfil of gap of current needs and focusing on the futuristic performances at varied capacities.

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