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Is a global positioning system made for space but is used on earth now?
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How is a global positioning system G P S a result of a space program?
Actually GPS was a result of military and NASA cooperation back in the 1960's. The military realized its importance in mapping a grid of all parts of the world.
What is GPS and how does GPS allow scientists to measure the rate of motion of tectonic plates?
Scientists need extremely precise positions for experiments such as tracking the motion of a tectonic plate. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times and anywhere on or near the Earth.
What exactly do the letters GPS stand for?
GPS means Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It is maintained by the United States government and is freely accessible by anyone with a GPS receiver.
Does global warming cause meteor showers?
No connection. Meteor showers are debris from space striking the earth.
Do greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause global warming?
Yes because the energy from the sun is not reflected back into space. It stays in Earth's atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
What are the three structural parts of global positioning system?
Space, control and user.
Oject in space that gives off signals that are used to determine your positon on earth are called?
it called GPC (Global Positioning Satellites)
How does a GPS (Global Positioning System) work?
A GPS works by satellites that are located in outer space. These satellites are connected with cameras that show the whole earth. You GPS and the satellites systems are working together to provide maps for you.
Why do we have a satellite in space?
Most of the satellites are for communication - such as tv/radio and mobile phones. There are also the satellites of the Global Positioning System and military satellites.
What is the usages of car Gps?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.Car GPS helps to track the location of the car.
What is interface control information?
This Interface Control Document (ICD) defines the requirements related to the interface between the Space Segment (SS) of the Global Positioning System
Would a magnetic compass be suitable to be used for space travel?
No. Magnetic compasses work based on the Earth's mantic field, in space there is no magnetic field for the compasses to work with. A different system, possibly similar to Global Positioning System (GPS) might work, call it the Universal Positioning System. On certain rocky planets it could work, but some planets don't have a magnetic field, like Mars. So a traditional magnetic compass wouldn't work in space, or at least it won't get you where you want to go.
What does a gps have to do with technoligy?
A Global Positioning System (GPS) device is a technological device using advance space/satellite technologies to pinpoint the position of the device anywhere on the planet to a high degree of accuracy.
What has the author Xiaodong Chen written?
Xiaodong Chen has written: 'Antennas for global navigation satellite systems' -- subject(s): Global Positioning System, Space vehicles, Antennas (Electronics), Mobile communication systems, Radio antennas, Radio wave propagation
Is global positioning systems used by meteorologists to predict the weather?
umm......i don't think so. global positioning systems are used more for navigation (in the geography area). there are space shuttles and equipment in space for predicting weather. but this is just off -my- head input. if your not sure, google "GPS", and find out what they're used for.
What are some examples of recently applied science?
Solar panels, Flat screen TVs, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Global Positioning Systems, Laser guided munitions, Space vehicles, Space Stations, Moon Landings, Extraterrestrial rovers, Solar system probes.
What is Earth's three satellites called?
The planet Earth upon which we live has precisely one natural satellite, which is known as the moon, or Luna, and it has a great many artificial satellites, including the International Space Station, communication satellites, surveillance satellites, global positioning satellites, etc.
