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Global Positioning System (GPS)
The
Global Positioning System
(GPS) is a
satellite-based navigation system
that provides location and
time information
anywhere on Earth, where there is an
unobstructed line of sight
to four or more
GPS satellites
. Originally developed by the
United States Department of Defense
, GPS is now widely used in various applications including navigation, mapping, and
timing services
.
Relevant Fields:
Geodesy and Cartography 86%
Computer Science and Data Processing 14%
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