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GPS Final
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GPS Final
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based utilities.
This paper gives you deep information about
Global Positioning System (GPS) along with its GPS works accurately in all weather conditions,
advantages, disadvantages & applications. day or night, around the clock, and around the
globe. There is no subscription fee for use of GPS
signals. GPS signals may be blocked by dense
forest, canyon walls, or skyscrapers, and they
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a
don¶t penetrate indoor spaces well, so some
technical marvel made possible by a group of
locations may not permit accurate GPS
satellites in earth orbit that transmit precise
navigation.GPS receivers are generally accurate
signals, allowing GPS receivers to calculate and
within 15 meters, and newer models that use Wide
display accurate location, speed, and time
Area Augmentation System (WAAS) signals are
information to the user.
accurate within three meters.
application. The system has been active since the currently the only active system, five other
early 1980s, but began to become useful to satellite-based global navigation systems are
civilians in the late 1990s. Consumer GPS has being developed by individual nations and by
since become a multi-billion dollar industry with a multi-nation consortiums.
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map. The application of GPS includes its' usage
The primary application of the d d by computer-controlled harvesters, mine trucks
is to enable forces to target locations for and other vehicles.
missile troops. The application of global
positioning system includes its' usage as a
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navigation aid in ships, aero planes and cars. The three segments of GPS are user, space and
control.
The global positioning system, which is a satellite
based navigation system, is made up of a network Ê The user Segment consists of processors,
of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S receivers and antennas that permit land,
department of defense. Global positioning system airborne and sea operators to receive the
is defined as the constellation of satellites, GPS satellite broadcasts and make a
navigation payloads that produce the GPS signals, precise calculation of their velocity,
data links, ground stations, associated command position and time.
and control facilities that are maintained by the Ê The space Segment includes 24
department of defense. operational satellites in six circular orbits,
which is 20, 200 km above the earth at an
Be it summer, winter or fall, the global
inclination angle of 55 degrees with a 12-
positioning system works in all conditions. Be it
hour period. These satellites perform the
day or night, GPS works for 24 hours. You do not
task of broadcasting position and time data
even have to pay subscription fees or set up
throughout the world.
charges to use the global positioning system. GPS
Ê The Control Segment has a master control
satellites transmit signal information to the earth
station in Colorado Springs, with three
after circling the earth twice a day. GPS receivers
antennas and five monitor stations located
make use of triangulation to calculate the user's
throughout the world. The monitor stations
exact location. The global positioning system
keep track of all GPS satellites and collect
receivers compare the time a signal was
information from the satellite broadcasts.
transmitted by a satellite to the time it was
The monitor stations send the collected
received. The time difference enables the GPS
information to the master control station
receiver to calculate how far away the satellite is.
that computes precise satellite orbits.
The receiver could also determine the user's
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Îote that all global positioning system satellites
transmit accurate positions and time signals.
Simultaneous measurements from the four
satellites are processed to solve for the three
dimensions of velocity, time and position.
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location The precise point-to-point navigation of a GPS
- Mapping and data collection system helps save fuel and extends the aircraft's
- Marine range by ensuring pilots stay on the most direct
- Original Equipment Manufacturer routes to the destination. In space navigation, a
- Space GPS receiver is used to determine the position and
- Surveying velocity of a satellite, to accurately determine the
- Timing time of observations from other tracking or
scientific instruments and many more.
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is one of the everyday
Imagine never being lost or needing to ask for
applications of Global Positioning System. One of
directions as you drive. Imagine going out for a
the original design goals of GPS navigation was
run or bike ride and capturing all of your speed,
to provide navigation information for planes and
distance, elevation change and heart rate data and
ships. GPS is only an aid to navigation and
uploading it to a training log or an online map you
navigators must also know and use the traditional
can share. Imagine going hiking and always
piloting and navigational techniques. GPS
knowing the way back to camp. Imagine playing
provides precise navigation tools and accurate
golf and always knowing the exact distance to the
landing systems, thus making flying safer and
pin. These scenarios and many more are reality
more efficient.
with the use of Global Positioning System (GPS)
receivers.
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locations -- for a favorite fishing spot, safe
passage across a stream, a campsite; anything of
importance to the user. Handhelds can enhance
outdoor safety, as well, making getting lost much
less likely, and providing precise position
information that can be relayed to rescuers in case
of an emergency.
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route page, position data page, "direct-to"
navigation, airport information, and more.
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commercial boaters. Moving-map displays and is an air navigation aid developed by the Federal
navigation overlays are incredibly convenient, Aviation Administration to augment the Global
easy to use, and dramatically enhance all-weather, Positioning System (GPS), with the goal of
all-light-condition safety. The ability to provide improving its accuracy, integrity, and availability.
precise position information in case of an Essentially, WAAS is intended to enable aircraft
emergency is another key safety feature. Built-to- to rely on GPS for all phases of flight, including
purpose, portable chartplotters often come loaded precision approaches to any airport within its
with detailed coastal maps, and many additional coverage area.
maps for the earth's oceans and lakes are
WAAS uses a network of ground-based reference
available.
stations, in Îorth America and Hawaii, to
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1. A gps system comes with a ³panic´ button.
When this button is pressed an operator at the gps
carrier can listen in on the conversation and either
help you out or alert the authorities. This will
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keep you safe in case of accidents or hi jacks.
The International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) calls this type of system a Satellite Based 2. Your car will never loose your car at a football
Augmentation System (SBAS). Europe and Asia match or mall. The gps service will track the car
are developing their own SBASs, the Indian GPS for you and send its lights flashing.
Aided Geo Augmented Îavigation (GAGAÎ), the
European Geostationary Îavigation Overlay 3. If your vehicle is ever stolen the gps system
Service (EGÎOS) and the Japanese Multi- will track the vehicle and the authorities will be
functional Satellite Augmentation System able to get it back in no time.
(MSAS), respectively. Commercial systems
include StarFire and OmniSTAR. 4. A gps system in a car, boat, plane or haversack
will ensure that you are never lost.
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5. A gps system streamlines supply chains and
truck movements. The system can track goods at
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any point of time and accurately predict when
goods will reach their destination.
Global positioning systems are widely in use
today for navigation, map making, land surveying 6. Gps systems are used to detect structural
fishing, treks, and many scientific applications. problems in buildings and roads and to predict
GPS receivers can be incorporated into cars, disasters like earthquakes and so on. The
boats, computers, mobile phones watches and scientific applications of a gps system are many.
more.
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8. A gps is a great exercise monitor and will help applications. Aside from its important application
you keep track of your spped and so on. in the military, there is a wide array of civilian
applications for the GPS technology, and
A word of caution before signing up for a gps numerous advantages to worldwide users. A GPS
system find out what you are paying for and what tracking device can be incorporated in mobile
the monthly fee will cover. phones, vehicles, even a person - or any type of
object - that you would like to locate. GPPS
Gps systems have so many uses; they help tracking devices are a definite must for people
determine weather patterns, can be used in who are always on the go and those who are fond
conjunction with cameras, have varied use in of updating themselves with the latest
military and have great use in surveying for technological gizmos.
volcanic eruptions, sink holes, movements in the
You can appreciate the value of the GPS
earth¶s plates and so on.
technology by taking a look at the numerous
advantages of a GPS tracking device. One of the
With the speed by which technology evolves, it is
most popular advantages of a GPS tracking device
not a surprise that the world has become 'smaller',
is when it is used as a vehicle navigator. If you are
in the sense that communicating with another
new to a place, you do not have to worry about
person from the other side of the world has
getting lost and asking for directions if your car
become instantaneous. Îowadays, almost
has a GPS tracking device. Here, you will be able
everything is possible with the latest that
to determine the exact location, calculate the
technology has to offer, which brings numerous
distance and verify the direction that you need to
advantages to users around the world. One of the
take in order to arrive at a particular place. The
products of the continuous and advancing
same goes for boats which have a GPS tracking
developments in technology is the GPS or Global
device, to make it easier to find your direction as
Positioning System. GPS is global satellite
you sail.
navigational system which enables a GPS receiver
to determine its specific location, direction and
Another popular advantage of a GPS tracking
speed by measuring the distance between the
device is when it is embedded as a feature of your
receiver and three or more (out of the 24) medium
mobile phones, palmtops or personal digital
Earth satellites. The GPS technology is currently
assistants. You can use this feature for direction-
being used for a multitude of military
finding purposes, distance calculation and a lot
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more. Additionally, GPS tracking devices are
used by sports enthusiasts to calculate the range
GPS devices are limited by having clear access to the
that they traveled as they work out. Lastly, and
satellites that provide the tracking. In locations with
this is probably one of the most important uses of
tall buildings or sparse coverage, reception can be
a GPS tracking device - is just what the name
poor.
implies - 'to track' or determine the location of
something. Whether it is a stolen vehicle, a lost !
pet, monitoring the location of wild or endangered
species, or for surveillance purposes - a GPS Turn-by-turn directions are not available on every type
tracking device definitely provides a multitude of of GPS device. Some will give very little advanced
notice before an upcoming turn.
applications, benefits and uses to suit most of your
individual needs.
Maps on GPS devices are not updated in real time for
all models. This means that it is possible a GPS device
Îo longer do you need to carry a map around with
will direct you onto a road that is closed or no longer
you when exploring a town by car or hiking in an exists. It could also miss new roads and businesses.
area that you are unfamiliar with. Instead, there
are Global Positional Systems, known as GPS, "
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that can help you find your location and the area
GPS units that are not plugged into a power source,
you are attempting to travel to. These GPS
and rely on batteries, which can drain quickly. This
devices can be mounted in cars, boats or can even
can increase the cost of owning a GPS unit
be handheld devices. Before you rush out and get
significantly.
a GPS device, however, here are some of the
disadvantages to consider.
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GPS has a wide range of applications. All of them
fall under five basic categories:
Purchasing a GPS based on price can be a major
disadvantage. If you purchase a "bargain GPS," you
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will get what you pay for, and features such as traffic
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and up-to-date maps could be lacking.
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mapping techniques would enable us to identify satellite-based global navigation systems
and manage our natural resources. Smart vehicle are being developed by individual nations
location and GPS navigation systems are GPS and by multi-nation consortiums.
systems that would help us find efficient routes to
our destinations, save a substantial amount of Ê Additional civil frequencies and civil
money and reduce air pollution to a large extent. codes will be developed to meet the
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developed by the US Department of
Defense to provide all-weather, round-the-
clock, navigation capabilities for military
ground, sea, and air forces.
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