Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Invention of the GPS - Know where you are!


The Global Positioning System (GPS) was established in 1993 however, the proposal of the idea occurred in 1973 by the U.S Air Force and the U.S Navy. Our GPS is maintained by the USAF 50th Space Wing and costs $750 million per year to maintain, but it is worth every penny because people always seem to get lost. Anyone can use the GPS Signal as long as they own or have a GPS receiver.

GPS devices are generally well designed. They cater to the needs of people who require more information about their location. These devices are interactive and provide information such what route to take to get to your destination with options of avoiding highways, and getting there in the shortest time. Some GPS devices are provide information about restaurants and hotels that are near the current location.

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