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Definition of Global Positioning System (GPS)
A navigation system which gives information on location and time to its users in all weather conditions
Segment of GPS (1)
Control segment
Segment of GPS (2)
Space segment
Segments of GPS (3)
User segment
Control Segment (1)
The control segment is made up of a master control station, alternative master control station, command and control antennas as well as monitor stations
Control Segment (2)
Signals received by the monitor stations from the GPS satellite are sent to the master control station which will generate navigation messages on Earth
Control Segment (3)
The information sent from the antenna on Earth to the GPS satellite includes the GPS satellite position, time correction factor for the GPS satellite clock, atmospheric data and almanac
Control segment and space segment in GPS
User Segment (1)
A GPS user is anyone who uses a GPS receiving device such as a smartphone
User Segment (2)
The location of a place can be written in two formats as follows: - Degrees, minutes and seconds (DMS) - Decimal degree (DD)
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