Aggregated measurements from millions of smartphones could be used to create a comprehensive map of the Earth's ionosphere, ...

There’s a whole world of GPS-alikes out there. Let’s take a look. The Global Positioning System (GPS) that we all know and love flew its first satellite in the distant past of 1978 ...

Ever wonder how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works? This extraordinarily complex system is actually based on some simple concepts. Find out what they are in this Shockwave game.

The tougher conditions in the mountains are just another reason why, for hikers, a map and compass should be in your pack as ...

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The global dynamic positioning systems market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating it will ...

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in the early 1970s. Initially, GPS was developed as a military ...

Onboard digital maps combined with satellite positioning can be seen as a type of cooperative system, as positioning data is received from outside the vehicle. Digital maps (a shorthand for the ...