GPS System

GPS System

GPS system

GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System. It's a navigational system constituting satellites and computers enabling the determination of latitude and longitude receivers on Earth. This is achieved by computation of the different times taken by signals transmitted by different satellites within the horizon to get to the Earth-based receiver. It comprises a well separated satellite configuration that orbits Earth whereby it makes it possible for people on the ground to pinpoint their geographic location. For most equipment, the accuracy for determining the position lies somewhere in between 100 to 10 metres. Special military accredited equipment has pinpointing accuracy of up to one (1) metre. In science and technology, GPS equipment has been widely applied and has gradually become cheaper and sufficiently low as most people can own a GPS receiver.

The US Department of Defence owns and operates the GPS system but is available for general use worldwide. The GPS system functions with the help of twenty one (21) satellites and three (3) other satellites acting as spares that are orbiting above Earth at 10600 miles. Their configuration is well-spaced enabling any location on Earth to have four (4) satellites in the horizon above. A radio, atomic clock and a computer are constituents of each satellite. It has an understanding of its own orbit and the clock which makes it continuously broadcast its changing time and position. GPS receivers on the ground have computers that triangulate their own position by obtaining bearings from three of the four satellites. A geographic position form taking into account longitude and latitude within 100 metres gives the result.

The position can be shown on the map provided the receiver is equipped with a screen. Receiving the fourth satellite makes the computer figure out the altitude in addition to the geographic location. When one is travelling, the receiver may be able to calculate your speed and direction of movement and give you estimated times of arrival to specified destinations. In science, GPS gives data abundant in quantity and with a high degree of accuracy as it has never been possible before. GPS in science is used in measuring arctic ice sheets movement and the volcanic activity of Earth and movement of its tectonic plates.

GPS systems and GPS tracking system are mainly applied in GPS receivers becoming consumer products. Outdoor GPS applications include;

They're used in hiking,

Skiing in the cross-country,

For ballooning purposes especially hot-air ones,

In high space flying and sky diving and

Sailing in the deep waters or seas.

GPS receivers are capable of relaying information regarding the location of the driver in regard to traffic and weather information. There are many types of GPS trackers currently on sale at UK GPS Tracker. So to get your free quote, call 0800 246 5952 now!

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