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Global Positioning System (GPS)

9.2 Global Positioning System (GPS)
 
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A navigation system which gives information on location and time to its users in all weather conditions
 
GPS is made up of 
 

 
  • Control segment is made up of a master control station, alternative master control station, command and control antennas as well as monitor stations
  • Space segment with satellites network that run on semi-synchronous Earth orbit
  • User segment refer to GPS user who uses device such as smartphone

 

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

9.2 Global Positioning System (GPS)
 
Global Positioning System (GPS)
A navigation system which gives information on location and time to its users in all weather conditions
 
GPS is made up of 
 

 
  • Control segment is made up of a master control station, alternative master control station, command and control antennas as well as monitor stations
  • Space segment with satellites network that run on semi-synchronous Earth orbit
  • User segment refer to GPS user who uses device such as smartphone

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of Pandai.
Chapter : Space Technology
Topic : Global Positioning System
Form 5 Science
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