| Accuracy |
The degree to which a GPS device's reported position matches the true position of the object being tracked. |
| Agricultural Applications |
Using GPS technology for precision agriculture to optimize farming practices, crop yield, and resource management. |
| Coordinates |
A set of numbers that specify the position of a point on the Earth's surface in relation to a reference system, such as latitude and longitude. |
| Fitness Tracking |
Monitoring and analyzing physical activity and exercise using GPS-enabled devices to track distance, speed, and performance. |
| Fleet Management |
The use of GPS tracking and monitoring systems to manage and optimize the operations of a fleet of vehicles or assets. |
| GPS |
Global Positioning System: a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth. |
| Geocaching |
A recreational activity in which participants use GPS devices to hide and seek containers, called 'geocaches,' at specific locations marked by coordinates. |
| Geolocation |
The process of determining the precise geographical location of a device using GPS. |
| Global Positioning System |
A system that uses satellites to provide location and time information anywhere on Earth. |
| Location-Based Services |
Applications that use GPS data to provide information or services based on the user's current location. |
| Mapping |
The process of creating digital representations of real-world locations using GPS data. |
| Navigation |
The process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of a vehicle or person from one place to another using GPS technology. |
| Receiver |
A device that receives signals from GPS satellites and calculates the user's position, velocity, and time based on the information received. |
| Route Planning |
The process of determining the best path to reach a destination using GPS technology. |
| Satellite |
A man-made object placed in orbit around the Earth that is used to transmit signals to and from GPS receivers. |
| Satellite Constellation |
A group of satellites that work together to provide GPS coverage across the globe. |
| Surveying |
The practice of determining the positions of points on the Earth's surface using precise GPS measurements for mapping and construction purposes. |
| Time Synchronization |
GPS satellites are equipped with atomic clocks to ensure accurate timing for location calculation. |
| Tracking |
The continuous monitoring of the movement and location of an object or person using GPS technology. |
| Trilateration |
A method used by GPS to determine a location by measuring distances from known points. |
| Waypoints |
Specific locations or landmarks entered into a GPS device to help guide a user along a route. |
