i dont have any idea about it. i want to learn what is it, an intrument or device or what. thank you.
2006-10-10 00:28:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It's a system of orbiting satelittes which send out precise time signals which can be transformed by a reciever to find latitude and longitude on earth.
2006-10-10 00:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Holden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a locating device...GPS systems are at the time mostly used on vehicles like ships, cars, aeroplans..this system can be used to locate places..for example a GPS installed in a car can help the driver find a path to a perticular place..it can give the current location of the device holder...it is all about positions..finding positions or locations
2006-10-10 02:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by thadu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a device that uses sattelites to pinpoint your location anywhere in the world. They come as standard in some high-end cars and boats, although you can also get them in the form of palm sized gadgets, usually aprox the same size as a PDA.
Most GPS devices will display detailed maps of the area you are in, some will even give their user exact directions to any location they program into it. Handy if you're prone to getting lost or travel alot, but unnecessary otherwise.
2006-10-10 00:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by tekn33k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Global Positioning System. A GPS for short. It is like a map on a computer type of system. It shows you on the screen, and where you are.
2006-10-11 09:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by renegade41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"GPS" or global positioning system is a series of sattelites launched by the US military to help soldiers and weapons know where they are on Earth.
There are 24 satellites broadcasting unique signals.
Your GPS handheld receiver picks up at least 3 signals and determines your lattitude, longitude, altitude, speed, direction, etc...
Since the US system was put into place, Russia and China have started similar systems.
2006-10-10 00:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by WheeeeWhaaaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of satellites the USA spent years launching. The military uses it to aim missiles with accuracy.... they say they can hit a gnat's ***, to put it in military lingo. It is also used in aviation to find the position of aircraft. I believe it is also used to keep track of freight lines. The list goes on.... it is a valuable tool in modern life.
2006-10-10 00:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by farahwonderland2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short for GPS.there are many kind of devices that works with the system.almost all navigating is done by gps system.ships plans cars tracking system and much more.
2006-10-10 00:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by ghreewala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋