http://www.articlefeedster.com Free Reprint Article Feedster and Web Site Content - Communications (GPS) en-us http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/Basic-Global-Positioning-System-GPS-Overview.htm 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 ... 8695 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/Easy-Navigation-in-the-Woods-or-on-the-Water-with-the-Garmin-eTrex-GPS-Handheld.htm 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... 8699 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/How-GPS-Works.htm 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 ... 8693 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/Lost-About-GPS-Heres-Some-Direction-.htm 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... 8696 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/No-GPS-for-Lindbergh.htm 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 ... 7644 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Communications:GPS/What-to-Know-When-Buying-a-GPS.htm 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 ... 8694 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:35 GMT