Friday, October 20, 2006
What is Global Positioning System (GPS)?
The Global Positioning System, commonly known as GPS, is a network of satellites that determines a ground based user’s specific latitude, longitude, and altitude. GPS devices have become more integrated in our daily lives through navigation computers in cars to emergency locators in cellular phones. GPS can even keep the time accurate on watches and VCRs. Portable GPS receivers are becoming increasingly popular for young and old alike.
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