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  Global Positioning System - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
The GPS satellites were initially manufactured by Rockwell; the first was launched in February, 1978, and the most recent waslaunched on November 6, 2004.
This uses a series of ground referencestations to calculate GPS correction messages, which are uploaded to a series of additional satellites in geosynchronous orbitfor transmission to GPS receivers, including information on ionospheric delays,individual satellite clock drift, and suchlike.
Many synchronization systems use GPS as a source of accurate time,hence one of the most common applications of this use is that of GPS as a reference clock for time code generators or NTP clocks.
www.free-web-encyclopedia.com /?t=Gps   (2785 words)

  
 Global Positioning System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The GPS satellites were initially manufactured by Rockwell; the first was launched in February 1978, and the most recent was launched September 25, 2005.
Many synchronization systems use GPS as a source of accurate time, hence one of the most common applications of this use is that of GPS as a reference clock for time code generators or NTP clocks.
Portable GPS units do not transmit radio signals like mobile phones; however there is some concern that the local oscillator, used to match the GPS frequency to the internal receiver could cause interference to communications equipment on the aircraft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/GPS   (5016 words)

  
 Global_Positioning_System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
The '''Global Positioning System''', usually called '''GPS''' (the US military refers to it as '''NAVSTAR GPS'''), is a satellite navigation system used for determining one's precise location and providing a highly accurate time reference almost anywhere on Earth or in Earth orbit.
The GPS system is free for everyone to use, all that is needed is a GPS receiver, which costs about $90 and up (March 2005).
Examples of private use is the popular activity Geocaching where a GPS unit is used to search for objects hidden in nature by travelling to the GPS coordinates.
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 biology - Global Positioning System
The GPS satellites were initially manufactured by Rockwell; the first was launched in February, 1978, and the most recent was launched on November 6 2004.
Low cost GPS receivers (price $100 to $200) are widely available, combined in a bundle with a PDA or car computer.The system is used as a navigation aid in aeroplanes, ships and cars.
GPS SPS Signal Specification, 2nd Edition - The official (civilian) signal specification, the basis for Dana's technical discussion.
www.biologydaily.com /biology/GPS   (3921 words)

  
 Global Positioning System | TutorGig.co.uk Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
The 'Global Positioning System', usually called 'GPS' (the US military refers to it as 'NAVSTAR GPS - Navigation Signal Timing and Ranging Global Positioning System'), is a satellite navigation system used for determining one's precise location and providing a highly accurate time reference almost anywhere on Earth or in Earth orbit.
The first GPS satellite was launched in February 1978, and the most recent launch was in November 2004.
On the other extreme, some airlines such as Song and JetBlue integrate GPS tracking of the aircraft into their aircraft's seatback television entertainment systems, available even during takeoff and landing to all passengers.
www.tutorgig.co.uk /ed/GPS   (4519 words)

  
 Global Positioning System articles and news from Start Learning Now   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
This uses a series of ground reference stations to calculate GPS correction messages, which are uploaded to a series of additional satellites in geosynchronous orbit for transmission to GPS receivers, including information on ionosphereionospheric delays, individual satellite clock drift, and suchlike.
Low cost GPS receivers (price 0 to 0) are widely available, often combined in a bundle with a Personal digital assistantPDA, car computer, or Vehicle tracking system.
Many synchronization systems use GPS as a source of accurate time, hence one of the most common applications of this use is that of GPS as a reference clock for time code generators or Network Time ProtocolNTP clocks.
www.startlearningnow.com /GPS.htm   (5043 words)

  
 global positioning system   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
GPS is a complex technology but understanding it can be quite easy if you take it one step at a time.
By combining the latest GPS technology with two-way satellite communications, Fleet Management Solutions delivers a comprehensive solution that will improve your mobile asset utilization, productivity and security, anywhere in the world.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of 24 satellites which is used for navigation and precise...
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 GPS (disambiguation) - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation GPS (disambiguation)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
GPS (disambiguation) - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation GPS (disambiguation).
Here you will find more informations about GPS (disambiguation).
The orginal GPS (disambiguation) article can be editet
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/GPS-disambiguation.html   (76 words)

  
 Games Fresh : Article 'Global Positioning System'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
Over fifty GPS such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since.
This in, equipped with GPS navigation, is an example of how GPS technology can improve everyday life.
GPS SPS Signal Specification, 2nd Edition (http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/gps/sigspec/default.htm) - The official (civilian) signal specification, the basis for Dana's technical discussion.
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 Find My Gps Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-13)
My GPS breadcrumb trail looked like I was.....285 found)This one took only 15 seconds to find.
Today my GPS was more accurate,but still indicated a.....6,...
One of my problems is that my GPS was not able to keep good readings...
www.needgps.com /gps/findmygps.html   (587 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: GPS (disambiguation)
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