Jul
07
2009
“I know my way around, and a car GPS system would only mislead me.” If you happen to share the thought, check out what we’ve got you this time.
A GPS car system can be a very valuable and convenient way to find your location. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, and this system consists of numerous satellites that orbit the earth in space, in a specific configuration, that ensures at least four satellites can be accessed, or “seen”, from any given place on earth at any time.
The GPS receiver is installed in your vehicle, and this electronic device receives [...]
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Jul
06
2009
A report today in GPS World highlights the dire straits facing the current GPS satellite system. As early as next year, the Air Force may no longer be able to maintain a constellation of 32 active satellites, with 8 in danger of imminent failure. A niminum of 24 must be maintained to assure sufficient positioning capabilities for ground based location. Some excerpts from the article follow:
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued on May 7 an alarming report on the future of GPS, characterizing ongoing modernization efforts as shaky. The agency appears to single out the IIF program as [...]
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Jul
05
2009
How to Choose a GPS System
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Jul
05
2009
five steps to choose a proper gps system
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