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No..... there are many uses for GPS and they are not limited to ground. They are used in planes, boats and a multitude of other applications. Look at www.findvehicle.net the have a system that can be used on anything.
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Can satellite navigation be used to locate stars?
No. GPS is for tracking ground based objects with a corresponding receiver, transmitter.
How might a gps technology be beneficial when used in airplanes or on ships?
The use of GPS in guiding airplanes has been proved beneficial to the aviation ... accuracy to that level which the ground based equipment can not do that. ...
Abstract for gps based accident identification system?
hi friend actually in this project we r using vibrational sensors to identify accident,gps is used only to knw the position
What is gps and describe the segment of a gps and their functions?
GPS is a Wordwide radio navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground satellite.SEGMENT OF GPSUser segmentControl segmentSpace segment
What is relation between GPS and magnetic field?
There is no relationship between GPS (Global Positioning System) and magnetic fields. The GPS system is based on a network of satellites that provide a reference datum that is based on position, regardless of magnetic field.
How do pilots control the direction of the airplane?
Gps, radio beacons ground based
Can satellite navigation be used to locate stars?
No. GPS is for tracking ground based objects with a corresponding receiver, transmitter.
How might a gps technology be beneficial when used in airplanes or on ships?
The use of GPS in guiding airplanes has been proved beneficial to the aviation ... accuracy to that level which the ground based equipment can not do that. ...
What was the ground based system called that ships used to track lat-long before gps?
I believe you are thinking of LORAN
How does a gps satellites works?
GPS receivers are placed on the ground on opposite sides of the fault.
Abstract for gps based accident identification system?
hi friend actually in this project we r using vibrational sensors to identify accident,gps is used only to knw the position
Where to buy Garmin approach s1 GPS watch?
The Garmin approach s1 GPS watch is a more portable alternative to the traditional car based GPS system. The portability of the GPS watch is its biggest advantage. Unfortunately it does not have all of the capabilities of a car based GPS system.
From what country is the navman gps systems based?
Navman itself is a new zealand based company. So new zealand would be the country that the navman gps system is based.
What is gps and describe the segment of a gps and their functions?
GPS is a Wordwide radio navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground satellite.SEGMENT OF GPSUser segmentControl segmentSpace segment
How do I know if I should get a USB gps for laptops as opposed to a different laptop gps system?
Most laptop GPS systems are USB based. It's easier than installing an internal gps.
What is relation between GPS and magnetic field?
There is no relationship between GPS (Global Positioning System) and magnetic fields. The GPS system is based on a network of satellites that provide a reference datum that is based on position, regardless of magnetic field.
What is the two GPS coordinates based on?
latitude and longitude
