3. Defination of GPS
GPS which stands for Global Positioning
System, is a radio navigation system that
allows land, sea, and airborne users to
determine their exact location, velocity,
and time 24 hours a day, in all weather
conditions, anywhere in the world.
4. Types of GPS
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
GLONASS (Russian)
BeiDou (BDS) (Chinese)
Galileo (European)
Indian Regional Navigation. Satellite System (IRNSS) (India)
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) (Japan)
Legenda (satellite system
9. Application of GPS
A space shuttle that navigates by itself using GPS
A tractor that plows fields by itself using GPS
An airplane that lands itself using GPS
A football coach who tracks players on the field using GPS
A hiker who loses her way and returns to safety using GPS
Tracking a species of animal using GPS
11. Types of GPS System
In-Dash GPS Systems
Portable GPS Systems
Smartphone GPS Systems
Alternative GPS Systems
12. Features of GPS Systems
Bluetooth Support for GPS System
Voice Commands and Text to Speech for GPS Systems
Traffic Information for GPS Systems
Points of Interest for GPS Systems
Unlimited Updates for GPS Systems
14. Conclusion
The GPS does not require the user to transmit any data, and it operates
independently of any telephonic or internet reception, though these
technologies can enhance the usefulness of the GPS positioning
information. The GPS provides critical positioning capabilities to
military, civil, and commercial users around the world. The United
States government created the system, maintains it, and makes it freely
accessible to anyone with a GPS receiver.