GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPSGPS, or Global Positioning System, is a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and... More) is a technology that utilizes a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth to provide location and time information to GPS receivers found in many everyday devices. When a GPS device communicates with at least four of these satellites, it can calculate its position with remarkable precision. This capability has revolutionized navigation and timing tasks across numerous sectors, including transportation, military operations, and emergency response.

This universally accessible technology provides critical positioning capabilities for a multitude of applications, from everyday navigation on your smartphone to advanced scientific research.