| Basic Global Positioning System (GPS) Overview by Ken Dennis | | The Global Positioning System, or GPS is a constellation of twenty four (24) active satellites and three (3) additional backup satellites. The GPS system was developed and implemented by the United States Air Force (USAF) for operational reasons, and has since become world wide phenomenon, used ... Full Article | | Views: 387; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 454; Article Characters Count: 2643 |
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| Easy Navigation in the Woods or on the Water with the Garmin eTrex GPS Handheld by Niall Kennedy | | I am an expert navigator with a map & compass but neither is as effective or as easy as the eTrex. I highly recommend the Gramin eTrex as a basic navigational aide. It's also a great starter for learning about GPS systems. It does everything it's meant to and does it very well. Garmin... Full Article | | Views: 518; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 315; Article Characters Count: 1746 |
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| How GPS Works by Anne King | | Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigational aid originally developed for the military. The system simply receives signals. It is the applied technology that gives the GPS its versatility. If you have ever used map and compass, you will understand a little about how the GPS works. In ... Full Article | | Views: 428; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 755; Article Characters Count: 4383 |
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| Lost About GPS? Here's Some Direction. by Keith Thompson | | If you've been confounded by all the technical jargon and
hype surrounding GPS, confusing what's turning out to be a
very useful tool, allow me to shed a little light on your
roadmap to deciding whether or not this technology is for
you! Originally designed with military applications in mind,
the... Full Article | | Views: 375; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 450; Article Characters Count: 2712 |
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| No GPS for Lindbergh by Sean North | | Although flying from New York to Paris is no big deal today, Charles Lindbergh flew his 3,600 mile, 33 1/2 hour flight in 1927 without a telegraph, radio or Global Positioning System (GPS). In his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, Lindbergh packed a few sandwiches, a couple canteens of water, 451 ... Full Article | | Views: 374; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 1023; Article Characters Count: 5699 |
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| What to Know When Buying a GPS by Chuck Fitzgerald | | Why are GPS units showing up everywhere? You might find one in your rental car, on your wristwatch or even built into your wireless phone. Anti-theft systems use one, heavy construction equipment might use one and having one on your boat now seems to be a requirement. Anytime we want to know ... Full Article | | Views: 339; Rating: N/A; Article Word Count: 703; Article Characters Count: 4000 |
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