Global Positioning System (GPS)

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

The Global Positioning System is a worldwide radio-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. A receiver, which can consist of a few integrated circuits, can allow one to track one's location anywhere in the world.


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All About GPS
Global Positioning System Overview