GPS location

The GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a system of 24 satellites that were placed in orbit by the U.S. Government for military use. They were used in US Military vehicles and on "smart weapons" for group positioning and terminal guidance. In the 1980s, however, the government made the system available for civilian use. While the... more »

GPS provides a sound method for determining reasonably exact coordinates. If you want to know where you are standing, a simple hand-held receiver and a map can tell you. The obvious next step was to automate the map out of the process, and now GPS mapping systems are available for cars and computers. more »

Instead of getting a separate GPS system for your car, you can now simply buy a cellphone that is equipped with a GPS feature. GPS phone services are fairly easy to use and convenient since all you have to do is hit a few keys to get where you are going. You can receive a call or text in the midst of navigation and most GPS phones... more »

The 27 (24 active and 3 backups) satellites making up the GPS network over earth send microwave signals at light speed to communicate positions. For years, the military has used GPS coordinates to locate people, targets, set navigation and establish meeting places. Today, people use GPS for hiking, driving, SCUBA diving, golf and... more »

GPS has long been a very practical technology that allows us to navigate around and get exactly where we need to go. Using the GPS on your BlackBerry Storm ensures that you'll never be without some form of directions. Before you attempt to use the GPS, check to make sure that your provider supports GPS. If it does not, you can use a... more »