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What technologies can you think of that use latitude and longitude?

Several technologies utilize latitude and longitude, including GPS (Global Positioning System) for navigation and location tracking in vehicles and smartphones. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) use these coordinates to map and analyze spatial data for urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. Additionally, location-based services in apps, such as weather forecasts and ride-sharing platforms, rely on latitude and longitude to provide relevant information based on a user's location.


How does gps tracking on your phone help 911 in an emergency?

GPS tracking on your phone hooks up to a satellite. In case of emergency and 911 is called they use a satellite system to be able to pin point exactly where you are.


What does radar and satellite have in common?

I would say they are both highly advanced and are used for tracking things/people but a satellite is more advanced with being able to live in and what not


What is the main purpose of a telescope with tracking?

Telescopes without tracking work just fine when you focus them on the north star. On any other object, however, the view drifts as the earth spins, and the drift get worse the further south one peers. With a manual telescope every minute or two you have to readjust the image to get what you are looking back into the field of view. If you have lots of people lining up to look through your telescope, you have to interrupt them every few minutes to readjust the image. With automatic tracking this problem is alleviated. To make it work you aim the telescope at two or three bright stars, and it can take over from there. Sometimes you also need to tell it your latitude, longitude, date and time, depending on how sophisticated your tracking system is.


How does a gps trailing tracking device work?

A GPS trailing tracking system is a device that finds the exact location of something (i.e: phone, vehicle, ect.) It works by providing satellite signals which are processed by a receiver. These GPS receivers track the exact location of an object. reference: http://www.eetimes.com/design/communications-design/4210115/How-does-a-GPS-tracking-system-work-/

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Why are there longitude and latitude lines?

They are important for tracking and mapping points and places.


Can you track someones ip address up to an actual location or address?

Not down to the exact degree of latitude/longitude, but you can get pretty close to where the computer using that IP is by tracking the IP.


What is the best use for a satellite tracking device?

Satellite tracking devices are best used to locate vehicles in real time. This technology can be useful to companies for tracking shipments. Satellite tracking device can also be useful if you have it installed in your vehicle and your vehicle is stolen. The following website offers some detail as to how this technology works, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracking_device


What is an satellite tracking?

When radar stations on the Earth monitor the location and movements of satellites, they are said to be tracking the satellites.


How can you tell the position of an object?

You can determine the position of an object by using coordinate systems such as Cartesian coordinates or latitude and longitude. Additionally, you can use tracking technologies like GPS or radar to pinpoint the exact location of an object.


What does the acronym TDRS stand for?

Tracking and Data Relay Satellite


Where can I find a satellite tracking device?

You can find satellite tracking devices at any electronic store such as Best Buy or Circuit City. Also, you can always buy them online, for best deals.


Where can I find information about gps satellite tracking?

Here's a link to a website that offers a lot of interesting information to learn about GPS satellite tracking. http://www.edu-observatory.org/gps/tracking.html


Is GPS satellite tracking legal?

Yes. As Stated at http://www.liveviewgps.com/gps+satellite+tracking+.html, they are legal and available to the public, for a price of course. You also need proper equipment in order for it to function properly.


What is the Expansion of Star as in Star TV?

Satellite Tracking for Asia Region


How does gps tracking on your phone help 911 in an emergency?

GPS tracking on your phone hooks up to a satellite. In case of emergency and 911 is called they use a satellite system to be able to pin point exactly where you are.


How could you tell if a satellite dish was tracking a geosynchronous satellite or one in low Earth orbit?

A satellite dish tracking a geosynchronous satellite would remain fixed in a specific direction, as geosynchronous satellites maintain a constant position relative to the Earth's surface. In contrast, a dish tracking a satellite in low Earth orbit would need to move continuously to follow the satellite's rapid movement across the sky, as these satellites orbit the Earth at much lower altitudes and complete an orbit in about 90 minutes. Thus, the motion of the dish can indicate the type of satellite being tracked.