Vocabulary Term Details

Global positioning systems

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_positioning_systems)

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military, civil and commercial users around the world. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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Knowledge based systems
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Geographical information systems
Remote sensing
Satellites

This term is used for the following terms: 
GPS

Approved Date
09-Aug-2013

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