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The Global Positioning System (GPS)

GPS: Evolution
Satellite based navigation system that determines position anywhere on earth

Originally developed for the military during 1970s

Made available for Civilian welfare after 1984

How does GPS Work :

Consists of Three Segments

How does GPS Work :

The Control Segment
There are five major ground stations around the world
Colorado Springs, CO Master Control Monitor Station Kwajalein Monitor Station

Hawaii Monitor Station

Ascension Island Monitor Station

Diego Garcia Monitor Station

How does GPS Work :

Space Segment

Consists of 24 Block II satellites Operated by the U.S. Air Force

How does GPS Work :

Space Segment

Each Satellite orbits with a period of 12 hours At least 4-6 satellites are always "visible from anywhere on Earth

How does GPS Work :

User Segment
The receiver performs the following tasks:

Select one or more satellites in view

Acquire GPS signals

Measure and track signal

Recover navigational data

How does GPS Work :

User Segment

Handheld receivers for civilian use

Receivers for Military use

Receivers for Commercial and scientific use

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Uses of GPS :
Navigation Most Popular use of GPS

Provides drivers, sailors at sea and aircrafts with their current position and a local map

Uses of GPS :
Navigation

Provides the pilot with accurate position data and helps to keep the airplane on course
Control towers can easily locate a particular airplane

Uses of GPS :
Tracking

Used to locate pets, criminals on parole, school going children, etc.

Uses of GPS :
Timing
Each satellite is equipped with an atomic clock.

Provides timing which is accurate up to one billionths of a second

Uses of GPS :
Mapping and Surveying

Surveyors and map makers use GPS for precision positioning

Saves a lot of time and effort

Uses of GPS :

Scientific researches
Allowed scientists to perform new types of geographic analysis

Geologists Ecologists Biologists

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Looking Ahead :

Has been adapted to Agriculture

GPS is expected to bring a lot more ease and efficiency to irrigation and farming

Looking Ahead :

On the drawing board

GPS Fleet Management
Intelligent Transportation Systems

Atmospheric Sensing

Looking Ahead :
Engineering and Construction

Automated Construction Equipment

Increases machine productivity Reduces engineering costs

Looking Ahead :
Other Applications

Intelligent Railroads

Studying earthquakes

Public Safety

Integration of GPS in every cell phone

More accurate and affordable system

Conclusion:

The future of GPS appears to be virtually unlimited

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