GPS

Developed by the United States Department of Defense, GPS is officially named Navstar GPS. Its name came from John Walsh, who was a key decision maker involving the budget for the technology program.

It is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System Utilizing a constellation of at least 24 medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, the system enables a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, direction, and time.

The satellite constellation is managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan issued a directive making the system available for free for civilian use as a common good. Since then, the technology has become a widely used aid in navigation worldwide, and a useful tool for map making, land surveying, commerce, and scientific uses.

July 28, 2008

Vroom, Vroom, Baby: Portable Car GPS Systems That Keep You Up To Speed
Since the dawn of the automobile and the institution of the Great American Road Trip, missed turns and bad directions have plagued drivers everywhere. (…)

July 27, 2008

Staying Truly On The Go With A Portable GPS System
The global positioning system, also know by its popular acronym GPS, was initially developed over thirty years ago for a much grander purpose than locating the next town with a gas station and fast food restaurants during a cross country road trip. (…)

July 26, 2008

Portable GPS Navigation: Saving Road Trips For Couples Everywhere
Regardless of what some men may claim, having a good sense of direction used to mainly apply to certain dog breeds like Siberian Huskies and Saint Bernards, and probably trail horses. (…)

July 25, 2008

High Tech Your Outdoor Fun With The Top Portable GPS Systems
It seems like eons ago when the closest thing to a portable GPS unit was your trusty old compass. (…)

July 24, 2008

Balance Features and Price with the Best GPS System
When you're shopping for a computer, chances are you're looking for something fairly different from most others. You might want a computer just to e-mail and type with. (…)

July 23, 2008

Well on Your Way with a GPS Tracking System
Previously, tracking systems consisted of triangulation of energy waves, which depended on the strength of the transmitter (often weak in small devices) and was often a rough estimate at best. (…)

July 22, 2008

Magazine and Online GPS System Reviews
GPS (global position system) technology has become increasingly popular, especially over the past decade. (…)

July 21, 2008

Compare GPS Systems for the Perfect Product
With GPS (global positioning system) devices so popular nowadays, it can be difficult to sort the quality gadgets out from the cheaply made ones. (…)

July 20, 2008

Avoid Traffic with a Car GPS System
If you've ever had to drive a long distance, you know how difficult it can be to navigate thousands of miles. (…)

July 19, 2008

A Map Replacement with GPS Navigation Systems
GPS (global position system) technology has become popular in the consumer market in the past few years. (…)

July 18, 2008

Navigating with GPS Systems
In today's busy world of punctuality, navigating should hardly be a difficult thing. After all, with all of our computers and other electronics, technology should make navigating a breeze. (…)

May 7, 2008

Refurbished GPS Offers You a Better Deal
If you are looking at buying a GPS system then you have probably looked at lots of models all promising that a particular model is the best on the market. (…)

May 6, 2008

How a Portable GPS Changes Everything
The Blair Witch Project was a movie put out before everyone had cell phones and way before anyone ever even heard of a portable GPS system. (…)

May 5, 2008

Never Lose your Way Again with a Motorcycle GPS System
By now, nearly everyone knows that a global positioning system (GPS) can save time and hassle when driving. (…)

May 4, 2008

A Marine GPS System Lets you Make the Most of your Fishing Experience
Fishing is one of the greatest weekend activities known to man. Getting outdoors, bonding with friends or family, and providing tasty fish for your next meal are all great reasons to go fishing. (…)

May 3, 2008

Navigating Magellan GPS Accessories
Sometimes, it seems amazing that the human race survived for so long without GPS technology. But, ancestors be praised, GPS technology is here and we can benefit. (…)

May 2, 2008

Magellan GPS Models
Magellan GPS units have been flying off the shelves, being purchased primarily by drivers and outdoor enthusiasts. (…)

May 1, 2008

Using a Laptop GPS to Navigate
If you want to use a GPS system with a laptop then the best way to do this is with a passenger. (…)

April 30, 2008

Looking at Handheld GPS Receiver Brands
With the use of GPS systems, more and more people are finding that they can locate any destination with the click of a button or a verbal command. (…)

April 29, 2008

The Ethics Of Using Handheld GPS Hunting Equipment
There are many reasons why animal lovers and conservationists should take advantage of handheld GPS hunting equipment, even though it was originally designed for sport hunters. (…)

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