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GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and is a technology by which you may fix your position rather accurately, anywhere on the globe.
It relies on a constellation of 24 satellites (plus a few spares) that emit accurate clock 'ticks' that may be used to give you (via your handheld machine) an accurate position. Of great value to mariners, backpackers and so on.
Soon another equivalent system may be up and running, called Galileo, and the Russians have another system called Glonass. All systems operate similarly.
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When did roger easton invent the GPS?
Roger Easton invented the GPS in the 1950's
Which GPS is most accurate?
Garmin Oregon 400t Handheld / Trail GPS, in my humble opinion.
Did NASA invent the gps?
No
WHAT is the difference between satrack and gps?
Gps uses 3 satellites to get you a global position and satrack only locates where you are.
What is a gps satellite's orbit type?
Geosynchronous
What instrument pilots use now that in the past they did not have those instruments?
GPS
What are the instruments in navigation?
the instruments in navigation are gps's, kamals, sextants, cross staff, back staff, mariners astrolabe, quadrant, and octants :)
What instruments are used to study the shifting of the plates?
GPS transmitors are used to detect the slow movement of the tectonic plates.
What are the instruments used by the scientists to measure the isostacy on land?
High precision GPS, synthetic aperture radar (interferometry), and LIDAR.
Where can one find information about Davis instruments?
Davis instruments has an awesome website that gives a thorough breakdown of the company and the various products that are available for outdoor needs such as gps, weather monitoring and boating.
What instrument is used to measure sun's altitude?
what are all the instruments use to measure altitude
What are the 3 types of instruments?
Ecology the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms.
What kind of products does Garmen sell?
Garmin sells a wide range of products, primarily focused on GPS navigation and wearable technology. Their products include GPS devices for automotive, marine, and outdoor use, fitness trackers and smartwatches, cameras, and aviation and marine instruments. They also offer software and online services for mapping, navigation, and fitness tracking.
What two instruments made navigation much easier in the 1900's?
Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and two-way radio.
What is difference between gps and a gps?
Nothing. A gps is the same as a gps.
What are four instruments that geologists use to monitor movements along faults?
Geologists have created Creep Meters, GPS Satellites, Range/ Laser devices, and Tilt Meters. These instruments help keep track of changes in the land surface and elevation.- Polly T. Denver, CO
Does the Nexus S have gps?
Yes it has GPS and A-GPS. that stands for Assisted GPS
