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GARMIN - Global Positioning System (GPS)
The global positioning system is a satellite-based navigation system consisting of a network of orbiting satellites that are 16,000 kms in space. The satellites make two complete orbits around the Earth in just under 24 hours.
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GPS Specials
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GPS Mapping
There are 3 types of mapping:
1. City Navigator
2. Topographic mapping
3. Bluecharts (marine)
Geocaching
This is an activity where individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet.
GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches.
GPS facts
The first GPS satellite was launched in March, 1978.
Each satellite weighs approximately 1,000 kilograms and is about 8 metres across with the solar panels extended.
Transmitter power is only 50 watts, or less!
GPS FAQ
All you ever wanted to know about GPS.
If you've got a question to which you can't find an answer, then email and ask us. We'll do our best to answer.
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