1.4 (GPS - Global positioning system)

Question 1

What is GPS?

Answer 1

The Global Positioning System, originally Navstar GPS, is a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force.

It has 24 satellites.

Question 2

What can GPS do?

Answer 2

Precise navigation if at least 4 satellites are in range

Determines location based on timing differences, longitude, latitude and altitude

Tracks via maps, directions and determines physical location based on GPS, WIFI and cellular