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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The GPS uses a constellation of at least 24 (32 by March 2008) Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, that enable GPS receivers to determine their location, speed, direction, and time. GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense. Its official name is NAVSTAR-GPS. Although NAVSTAR-GPS is not an acronym[1], a few backronyms have been created for it[2]. The GPS satellite constellation is managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing.
Similar satellite navigation systems include the Russian GLONASS (incomplete as of 2008), the upcoming European Galileo positioning system, the proposed COMPASS navigation system of China, and IRNSS of India.
Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gps)

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  - The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The GPS uses a constellation of at least 24 (32 by March 2008) Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, that enable GPS receivers to determine their location, speed, direction, and time. GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense. Its official name is NAVSTAR-GPS. Although NAVSTAR-GPS is not an acronym[1], a few backronyms have been created for it[2]. The GPS satellite constellation is managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing.
    Similar satellite navigation systems include the Russian GLONASS (incomplete as of 2008), the upcoming European Galileo positioning system, the proposed COMPASS navigation system of China, and IRNSS of India.
    Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gps)
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    Open GIS Consortium
    OGC manages consensus processes that result in interoperability among diverse geoprocessing systems. In OGC, geoprocessing technology users work with GIS software vendors, earth imaging vendors, database software vendors, integrators, computer vendors and other technology providers to reach agreement on the technical details of open interfaces that allow these systems to work together.
    http://www.opengeospatial.org/
    
    GISCafe.com
    GISCafe focuses on GIS, used for global navigation and positioning.
    http://www.giscafe.com/
    
    Global Positioning System Overview
    An excellent starting point for learning GPS, this overview from the University of Texas at Austin describes many aspects of GPS -- standards, regulations, technical requirements, and even algorithms.
    http://www.colorado.Edu/geography/gcraft/notes/gps/gps_f.html
    
    Tutorial - All About GPS
    This tutorial discusses how GPS works, defines differential GPS, and describes putting GPS to work. A good starting point for engineers learning GPS.
    http://www.trimble.com/gps/index.htm
    
    GPS World
    Global positioning information from a major portal or magazine.
    http://www.gpsworld.com/
    
    Global Positioning System (GPS) Resources
    Hot list of GPS resources on the Web.
    http://www.edu-observatory.org/gps/gps.html
    
    sci.geo.satellite-nav
    Newsgroup devoted to navigation with satellites, primarily GPS. Second link points to newsgroup list of web resources
    news:sci.geo.satellite-nav
    
    The Navigation Center - GPS Information
    From our site, you may view or download current and archived GPS satellite information such as status messages, precise ephemeris data, and almanacs. Specific, operational GPS information may be obtained from the links below or from the links on blue navigation bar at the left
    http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps
    
    The GPS Resource Library
    One of the most comprehensive hot lists of GPS links -- FAQs, papers, companies, GPS communications, GPS imaging, and resources to many other GPS categories. An excellent starting point for GPS resources on the Web.
    http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/
    
    Its All About Location: A Location Technology Tutorial
    In the mid-1990s, mobile location services appeared to be one of the next natural steps in our move towards a truly unwired, permanently connected society. The ability to link a user's content and personalized services with his geographic location seemed like a killer application-an application with the potential to bring new waves of revenue and customer loyalty to an industry already riding high. Backed by venture capital and fueled in...
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