GPS Simulator

Goal: Create a GPS simulator that outputs GPS coordinates for each of the points along a path

To begin, create a path on a mapping platform (Google Earth, Google Maps, etc.) that allows you to export the coordinates of the path’s points in a file.

You can utilize this link to learn how to export the coordinates file on Google Maps: https://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/34159/how-to-convert-google-map-route-into-array-of-coordinates

Google Earth, however, has the ability to consistently make points as you move your mouse along your desired path which creates a more precise path.

• On the horizontal toolbar directly above the map view, find the Add Path tool.
• After seeing the window pop up, make your desired path, title it, and click OK.
  • When making a path, you should see a trail of red points following your mouse.
• Right click on the path’s title in the Places sidebar and click “Save Place As”
• Save it as a KML file

Your code should then construct a publisher and publish each of the path coordinates as they are read from the file made up of the array of coordinates.