How GPS work

GPS or Global Positioning System in simple terms is one system that will help us to determine the position we are now. GPS works by transmitting signals from the satellites to the GPS device (smartphone or Blackberry is equipped with GPS technology for example). To obtain a detailed position as accurately as possible, the GPS should be used in open space use of GPS in the room, the forest or in a place that many tall buildings, will make the GPS work is less accurate.

GPS information is transmitted by several satellites (three satellites for example) so that the GPS receiver capable of calculating and displaying accurate as possible the position, velocity and time information to GPS users.

GPS technology was first used by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) for military needs. The GPS system into use since 1980, yet in general use by the new public approximately the 1990's.

The specialty of the GPS is able to work in various weather conditions, day or night. The accuracy of a GPS device can reach 15 meters, even the latest models are equipped with technology Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) accuracy to 3 meters.

If your smartphone, blackberry or maybe Motorola Milestrone / Droid already equipped with a GPS feature, then you can see the position you are currently on the maps (Google Maps, for example), you can even determine how long your trip from one place to another, you can also continue to measure how much the speed of your vehicle, and of course you are also given directions that must be passed, how many liters of gasoline is required for you to get to destination. There are many many benefits you can get from a GPS on your mobile phone, especially with the support of various applications, which of course can facilitate you in carrying out daily activities.