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The GPSBy Matthew D’Ercole
What is the GPS• GPS- Global Positioning System
GPS is a space-based navigation system that is used for finding the location and time for weather conditions or anything on or near the Earth; used for guiding people on travel trips in cars and for aircraft
History of GPS• Developed in 1973 to overcome limitations of previous
navigation systems• Created by the U.S DOD (department of defense)• Invented by Bradford Parkinson, Roger Easton, and Ivan
Getting
Pricing history• For GPS satellites, before in the millions• Today, in the billions• GPS for cars $50-$300
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