| Satellite navigation is the recent | | | | guidance for arriving at a particular |
| innovation that equips you with a receiver to | | | | destination. The technology of GPS does not |
| determine the position exactly by picking up | | | | stop with its accomplishments on road; it is |
| signals from a network of satellites. GPS is | | | | as well capable of observing signals even |
| short for "Global Positioning System" | | | | under water and sky and are essential for |
| capable of providing accurate navigation | | | | sailors and pilots on offering the required |
| information possible with its astounding | | | | information from waypoints, coordinates and |
| technology. Each satellite sends out radio | | | | much more. Police department utilises this |
| signals that can be picked up by GPS | | | | technology to the fullest by tracing out |
| Receivers. The receiver picks up the signal | | | | criminals using this unit in their vehicles. |
| from four satellites to calculate its | | | | Some leading edge technology units come with |
| position on earth. Those signals can trace | | | | a small camera. Satellite navigation is made |
| worldwide coverage with position, weather, | | | | easy with different models in the market. |
| velocity and timing information. GPS is used | | | | There are advanced PDA based models that |
| in-car for navigating the accurate route plus | | | | incorporates satellite navigation |
| these technological wonders offer utmost | | | | functionalities in handheld computers and |
| benefits to make your drive safe and | | | | mobile phone based GPS technology connecting |
| peaceful. | | | | to a Bluetooth receiver allows you to get |
| | | | satellite navigation on your mobile phone as |
| Most of the GPS system is compact and offers | | | | well. |
| ultimate portability. GPS system is user | | | | |
| friendly that it can be fixed by anyone | | | | When there are so many benefits in a GPS |
| in-car. These systems are ready to use out | | | | unit, it is time to fix one in your vehicle |
| of the box providing all the relevant | | | | and of course the system you choose should |
| information with route maps and voice | | | | suit your travel needs. |