Basic of GPS

“Basics of the Global Positioning System (GPS)”

INTRODUCTION

I. ATTENTION GETTER: From this spot in the classroom to the Eifel Tower in France is a distance of xx miles. How do I know this? With the assistance of over 20 satellites and my handheld receiver/display I can pinpoint my current position anywhere on earth, as well the direction and distance to any other place on the planet. This combination of satellites and receivers make up what is called the Global Positioning System, or GPS for short.
II. REASON TO LISTEN: Hundreds of thousands of people use this GPS system everyday From construction to aviation, the global positioning system provides precise tracking and navigation for an almost endless list of uses. Most likely in the future just about everyone will depend on this system, whether they have a permanent receiver in their car, a portable one like this they carry along, or even a small receiver that could be integrated into a watch.
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