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Alternative D GPS Navigation
A Presentation by
Loony Londo
1. Demonstrate an awareness of the
Global Positioning System (GPS)
 1. How it works
Satellite Constellation
Triangulation
Corrections
Special Relativity

General Relativity
Ownership and Control of the
System
2nd
SPACE OPERATIONS SQ.
Benefits to Society
 1) Accurate positions
 2) Journey Planning
 3) Can track people cars and
criminals
 4) Geocaching!
What Factors Affect Accuracy
1) Trees
2) Rain
3) Tall Buildings
4) Solar Storms
National Grid
Thursday Geocaching in Space!
GC4PVV7
Geocaching in Space London Event
6th
November 2013
Metropolitian Bar, Baker Street between 6 to 10 pm

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