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GPS - Essay

GPS

The Global Positioning System

Introduction

(GPS) is a group of navigation satellites called Navigation Satellite Timing And Ranging (NAVSTAR), maintained by the U.S. Department of Defence. Many recognize that GPS receiver can be an accurate tool for determining their location on the earth. The GPS receiver helps determine locations on the Earth's surface by collecting signals from three or more satellites through a process called triangulation. Identifying a location on the Earth is more useful if you also know about the surrounding topographic conditions. Using a topographic map with the GPS receiver provides important information about features of the surrounding terrain and ...

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Added: 4/16/2011 05:17:37 AM
Submitted By: koshak1981
Category: Technology
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