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GPS
Introduction
The Global Positioning System is a series of satellites owned by the
US government that broadcasts signals that GPS receivers on the
surface of the planet can use to determine position through
triangulation. The term GPS is often used to refer to a GPS receiver,
such as those used in cars and sometimes found in mobile phones.
Parts of GPS
There are mainly three parts of a GPS system
1. The Space part
2. The Control part
3. The User part
Conclusion:
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation
system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the
U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for
military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the
system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather
conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no
subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
References:
http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGPS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System
http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/gps/gps_parts.html