Global Positioning System (GPS) explained

by Daniel J. Gansle

A few weeks ago, my in-laws from Amarillo used their new GPS system to navigate their way to our home in Dallas. I had to laugh when they told me the GPS device took them through a longer route on toll roads when they coul...read more

by Darian Peters

Global positioning system (GPS) is a technology that allows a receiver to pick up information about its own position and velocity (speed and direction) from satellites in medium Earth orbit. It can provide three dimensiona...read more

by Lauren Baird

Launched in 1978, the Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only functional global navigational satellite system. It consists of 30 satellites in orbit around the Earth at approximately 20 200km, which transmit signals al...read more

by Shaun Rogers

Look, you know what GPS is. It's not that tough. But do you know what you can do with it? It's been nearly seven years since the first geocachers, armed with global positioning system devices, started using satellit...read more

by Joyce Priddy

Did you know that the GPS is the most developed way of navigating? Did you know that it has been around for several decades? There are some really interesting things to know about the GPS system. Before the GPS (Globa...read more

by Richard Serra

This is a technology that has filtered down from government to public use for the purpose of providing ones location anywhere, anytime, and with pinpoint accuracy in most cases. Just like radio or television signals that ...read more

by Royce Radcliffe

Developed by the United States Department of Defense, the Global Positioning System is the only one of its kind. IT has been co-opted by many private companies that also makes use of its signals for consumer applications. ...read more

by Brandon Cobb

GPS is a must have in any car if you wish to drive in the cities of today. Even people taht have lived in places their whole lives are benefiting for the use of these devices. They can help in the most complex of road syst...read more

by Bailey Landon

Most of todays auto navigation systems use global positioning technology, or GPS. While this technology was once reserved for wealthy individuals, GPS technology is now in mainstream America. Global positioning tec...read more

by Stephen H

The latest easily available system for finding your location goes under the acronym GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System. It is common for GPS systems to be placed within cars, but handheld portable devices are ...read more

by Allyjay

Yes I suppose these are a brilliant invention and a great device for those on the road all the time having to go to different locations all over the place and fed up with balancing the A-Z on their lap. A GPS system is a ...read more

by Older But Wiser

I am only familiar with the Garmin E Trech GPS but it has many functions. First, you need to make sure the batteries are charged and carry spare ones in case you have battery failure. Then, you need to get satellite rea...read more

by Tammy Attama

GPS (Global Positioning System) devices have a wide range of uses but are mainly known for use in your automobile. Many vehicles are being sold with them already installed or at least with the option of purchasing them. ...read more