Going somewhere new? Most of us would head to the internet first; maybe you’d even check a paper map, but for a large portion of human history, we looked to the sky and let the celestial bodies guide us. In our modern era, we’ve turned back to the sky to guide us, but not quite in the same way. The Global Positioning System, or GPS, now helps guide us through our ever-complicated cityscapes and peaceful countryside.
A GPS system has three parts to work: satellites, ground stations, and user equipment. Ground stations track the positions of the satellites; there are over 30 satellites orbiting Earth. When a satellite sends out a signal, it is picked up by the user equipment, which then measures the distance between it and the satellite and creates a circle. One satellite doesn’t give much information; it's only when two more satellites are added that the circles overlap at a single point that allows for a location to be pinpointed. A fourth is used to double check the position as well as allowing the GPS to track altitude.
From those four satellites, distance, velocity, precise time measurement, and location can be determined in any weather condition. Beginning its life strictly for military purposes, GPS has quickly Multiple industries, from emergency response teams to the entertainment industry, use the information gathered to assist them as well as assist us in our day-to-day activities, from keeping tabs on pets to tracking how long a morning jog was. In our fast-paced world, misplacing essential items like keys, wallets, or bags can be a frustrating experience.
Misplace your keys? Check out our featured product, the GPS Tracker. Call us to place your order at 306.249.4318. We are happy to address any questions you may have.
- Team MOBO
Information from space.com and geotab.com
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