Articles - GPS en-us http://www.articlempire.com N/A http://www.articlempire.com info@articlempire.com 20 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/40541/1/Remaining-Found-With-GPS/Remaining-Found-With-GPS.html Maps are quite useful, and there are all sorts of Web sites that offer maps and driving directions to a variety of places. However, the best map is not particularly helpful if you take a wrong turn somewhere and suddenly do not know where you are. Or how to get back to where you should be. This is where the Global Positioning System (GPS) comes in. GPS was developed originally for the military. author@curtaincart.com (Charles Kassotis) Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/34313/1/How-To-Decide-Which-Type-Of-GPS-System-You-Need/How-To-Decide-Which-Type-Of-GPS-System-You-Need.html I think by now just about everyone knows about GPS devices. Lots of people are using the technology today that once relegated to pocket protector geeks with black frame glasses. I know those of us who fish offshore would never leave home without it now, I don't know how we ever did without it. If you are still lacking a little in the knowledge of GPS and how the system works here are a few hints to get you started. targetniches@yahoo.com (Gregg Hall) Sun, 06 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/34034/1/What-Are-GPS-Devices/What-Are-GPS-Devices.html In 1978, the Department of Defense launched its first satellite that was to be the beginning of the Global Positioning System, or GPS. The military called it NavStar. The program called for the launching of 24 satellites to be positioned roughly equidistant from each other, so that they would uniformly cover the surface of the earth. Three extra satellites were to be launched as backups, in case any of the others failed. huntercrowell@gmail.com (Hunter Crowell) Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/34030/1/An-Overview-Of-Some-Of-The-Latest-GPS-Tracking-Enabled-Cell-Phones/An-Overview-Of-Some-Of-The-Latest-GPS-Tracking-Enabled-Cell-Phones.html The attack on the Twin Towers in New York brought attention to more than just the spread of terrorism around the globe; it also showed how vulnerable our communications systems are, especially in regards to cell phones. The FCC has ordered app cellular phone companies to institute technology allowing for cell phones to be traced within 100 meters. The cellular companies for the most part have integrated the GPS technology into the actual phone itself instead of taking on the momentous task of changing and modifying their networks of towers. targetniches@yahoo.com (Gregg Hall) Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/33371/1/What-A-GPS-Can-Do-For-You/What-A-GPS-Can-Do-For-You.html A Global Positioning System or GPS is one of the most fun technical gadgets available on the market today. They are now available to anyone who has the means to buy them. Some may ask why they would need a GPS. The fact is, your GPS can help you in more ways that you realize and it's quite amazing what this device can actually do for you. Have you ever been driving around, knowing your in the right vicinity, but you can not, no matter how hard you try, find the street address of where you needed to be five minutes ago? Or taken a wrong turn somewhere and not know how to get back to where you started from? This little gadget can change all that for you and make your driving days easier. huntercrowell@gmail.com (Hunter Crowell) Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/32652/1/Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Satellite-Navigation/Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Satellite-Navigation.html We've all had those moments where we wander outside and stare up at the stars, looking for comets or satellites and wondering what we look like from space. If that bright star were actually a martin spaceship, could they see us from there? Though Teraserver was one of the first sites to do so, now a number of different mapping sites are able to show you what your house looks like from space. dps247@googlemail.com (Dan Sherman) Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/32585/1/Parents-Using-GPS-To-Keep-Tabs-On-Teens/Parents-Using-GPS-To-Keep-Tabs-On-Teens.html The arrival of GPS, or, Global Positioning System, is a satellite -linked, navigational system that has been a welcome enhancement to our everyday working and personal lives. GPS has a number of useful applications for use in cars, planes, trains, water vessels, cell phones, hand-held devices, and in computers. The Global Positioning System technology continues to steadily expand in its capabilities and the ways in which we use GPS in our daily lives grows day by day. huntercrowell@gmail.com (Hunter Crowell) Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/31835/1/GPS-In-The-Public-Interest/GPS-In-The-Public-Interest.html We've all heard the commercials where GPS technology is used to help stranded motorists in difficult situations from a heart attack to locking the keys in the car. Just hearing the term GPS may cause rejoicing or confusion depending on your familiarity with the device. The applications for GPS units run from simple personal use to complex wartime data. huntercrowell@gmail.com (Hunter Crowell) Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/31179/1/GPS-And-Driving/GPS-And-Driving.html Most of us are familiar with Global Positioning Systems or (GPS) and its significant contribution in the areas of mapping, tracking, and navigation. GPS is used in a variety of ways by different people to make common tasks much simpler. GPS devices that are either installed permanently in a car or through hand-held devices that can go from the car to the office, home, restaurant, or hotel have become quite popular for use as navigational guides among consumers in the past few years. huntercrowell@gmail.com (Hunter Crowell) Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/21927/1/No-Place-to-Hide-With-PDA-GPS/No-Place-to-Hide-With-PDA-GPS.html GPS (Global Positioning System) use is increasing world-wide. It is an excellent tool for determining your position just about anywhere on Earth. When combined with software it is possible to pinpoint your position on a map via a computer or PDA. With the correct kind of software you can enter an address and the software will calculate a route complete with turn by turn voice directions. ascnetwork@gmx.net (Sandra Stammberger) Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500