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ADVANTAGES OF GPS
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ADVANTAGES OF GPS
• 100% coverage on the planet
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ADVANTAGES OF GPS• 24 satellites, orbit the earth twice a
day at an altitude of 10,800 miles
• At least 6 satellites above the horizon
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EASE OF NAVIGATION
• Determine exactly where you are at any given moment
• Give you the exact latitude and longitude
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SEARCH NEARBY AREA
• Allow you to search the local area for nearby amenities
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WEATHER INFORMATION
• Determine the atmosphere’s water content to improving the accuracy of weather forecasts
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TRACKING
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BATTERY LIFE
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INACCURACY
• Obstacles like buildings and trees can deflect the signal
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INACCURACY
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MAIN POINT
Advantages of GPS☺Easy to navigate☺Search nearby area☺Weather information☺TrackingDisadvantages of GPS☻Battery life☻Inaccuracy
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OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION
II. BODY General information Component & characteristic Mechanism Advantages & disadvantages of GPS
III. CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES
• Loose Control, GPS Basics, (n.d), retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/gis/Forms/GPS-Basics.pdf
• Alan Kirk, Disadvantages of a GPS, (n.d), retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.ehow.com/facts_4811055_disadvantages-gps-system.html#ixzz2D7QveKTB
• Stan Mack, Advantages & Disadvantages of GPS Systems, (July 01, 2012), retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.ehow.com/list_5912431_advantages-disadvantages-gps-systems.html#ixzz2D7RIzT2s
• Ann Mapleridge, What Are the Benefits of GPS Systems?, (n.d), retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.roseindia.net/services/trackingsystem/gpsadvantagesanddisadvantages.shtml
• Advantages and Disadvantages Global Positioning System, (n.d) retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.roseindia.net/services/trackingsystem/advantaesanddisadvantagesofgps.shtml
• Bill Haycock, (October, 14th, 2006) Basic GPS, retrieved on November, 23rd, 2012, http://www.webmaster10.com/ldr/page38.html
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