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By Sarath Babu
Global Positioning Systems
• GPS is a revolutionary navigation system
– 24 satellites orbiting the earth
– Provide location within metres or less anywhere on
the globe.
– Now available in many cars as an option
– Created and operated by the US Department of
Defense
More about GPS satellites
• Constellation of 27 satellites
– (24 active + 3 spare)
• Orbit 12,600 miles above earth
– (10,900 nautical miles)
• Satellites in 12 hour orbit
• First satellite launched in 1978, 24th became operational
in 1994
• Selective availability was removed in May, 2000
– Handheld receivers are now much more accurate
Global Positioning Systems
• GPS is a revolutionary navigation system
– 24 satellites orbiting the earth
– Provide location within metres or less anywhere on
the globe.
– Now available in many cars as an option
– Created and operated by the US Department of
Defense
How does GPS work?
• Measuring distance by measuring time
• Development
• The government approved the project in May 2006, with
the intention it be implemented within six to seven
years. The first satellite of the proposed constellation,
developed at a cost of Rupee 1,600 crore (16 billion
rupees), is expected to be launched in 2009.
For more information…
• Garmin website
– http://www.garmin.com/
• Trimble GPS
– www.trimble.com/gps
• Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gps
• How stuff works
– www.howstuffworks.com
Queries …………….
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