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GPS-5: /* References */

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References

GPS-5: /* Earthmate GPS PN-20 Pages */ Jackie

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Earthmate GPS PN-20 Pages: Jackie

GPS-5: /* History */ Jackie

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History: Jackie

GPS-5: /* Introduction */ Jackie

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Introduction: Jackie

GPS-5: /* Executive Summary */ Jackie

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Executive Summary: Jackie

GPS-5 at 02:16, 27 February 2008

2008-02-27T02:16:59Z

GPS-5: /* Executive Summary */ Austin, Jackie, Jeff, Lauren, Leah

2008-02-27T02:16:46Z

Executive Summary: Austin, Jackie, Jeff, Lauren, Leah

GPS-5: Austin, Jackie, Jeff, Lauren, Leah

2008-02-27T02:02:46Z

Austin, Jackie, Jeff, Lauren, Leah

GPS-5: Lauren McNally

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Lauren McNally

GPS-5: /* Current Applications */ Lauren

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Current Applications: Lauren

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	[5] [http://www.aticourses.com/global_positioning_system.htm The Global Positioning System: A National Resource]		[5] [http://www.aticourses.com/global_positioning_system.htm The Global Positioning System: A National Resource]
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		+	[6] [http://www.trimble.com/agriculture.shtml Trimble]
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		+	[7] [http://www.officer.com/print/Law-Enforcement-Technology/GPS-Offender-Tracking-and-the-Police-Officer/1$25189 GPS Offender Tracking & the Police Officer]
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		+	[8] [http://www.guardianangeltech.com/ Guardian Angel Technology]
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		+	[9] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS Other GPS Systems]

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 <b>'''Map Page'''</b>
-The Map Page is only available for use if a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained.  If obtained, the GPS can assemble a map of someone's current location with the available satellite data.  An example of usage of this page includes driving a car, if you a desired location is indicated.  Then, the map can be followed to get to the desired location.  A few features include the direction of travel, speed of travel, estimated time of arrival to destination, where to turn, among others.  Another feature of this page is the layering application which allows various maps to be available for any particular location.  These maps include topographic data, satellite imagery, color aerial imagery, USGS Quads and high- resolution cities.
+The Map Page is only available for use if a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained.  If obtained, the GPS can assemble a map of someone's current location with the available satellite data.  An example of usage of this page includes driving a car, if a desired location is indicated.  Then, the map can be followed to get to the specified location.  A few features include the direction of travel, speed of travel, estimated time of arrival to destination, and where to turn, among others.  Another feature of this page is the layering application which allows various maps to be available for any particular location.  These maps include topographic data, satellite imagery, color aerial imagery, USGS Quads and high-resolution cities.
 <b>'''Compass Page'''</b>

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 ==History==
-Navigational techniques date back to the second century AD, where the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy who prepared a geographical atlas which included estimations of latitudes and longitudes of major Mediterranean cities of the time.  Initially, angles and astronomy were primarily used to calculate the individual latitudes of the Earth.  On the other hand, longitude values are more difficult to calculate.  It is found by astronomically calculating the difference between the times observed of two celestial events, such as an eclipse.  For every hour difference in time of the observation of the celestial events, the difference in longitude is 15 degrees.
+Navigational techniques date back to the second century AD, when the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy prepared a geographical atlas that included estimations of latitudes and longitudes of major Mediterranean cities.  Initially, angles and astronomy were primarily used to calculate the individual latitudes of the Earth.  On the other hand, longitude values are more difficult to calculate.  It is found by astronomically calculating the difference between the times observed of two celestial events, such as an eclipse.  For every hour difference in time of the observation of the celestial events, the difference in longitude is 15 degrees.
-Navigation readings have come a far way since astronomical estimations were used to determine longitude and latitude.  The GPS began as a U.S. Department of Defense military research project in the 1970's.  The original idea put forth by the USDOD was to attach atomic clocks on satellites orbiting the Earth and use the gathered data for navigational purposes.  The first set of GPS satellites were launched in 1978, and second-generation satellites were then launched in 1989.  By 1995, the satellites were fully functional, and used for military purposes, with limited, less accurate, use by common citizens.  Because of a 1983 misinterpretation of data, in which case a more accurate GPS may have prevented Soviet interceptors from shooting down a Korean Passenger Plane, which mistakenly entered Soviet airspace areas, President Ronald Regan allowed the GPS system to be available worldwide free of charge upon completion.  Similarly, in 2004, President George W. Bush issued an updated policy to keep GPS free of direct charges worldwide.
+Navigation readings have come a far way since astronomical estimations were used to determine longitude and latitude.  The GPS began as a U.S. Department of Defense military research project in the 1970's.  The original idea put forth by the USDOD was to attach atomic clocks on satellites orbiting the Earth and use the gathered data for navigational purposes.  The first set of GPS satellites were launched in 1978, and second-generation satellites were then launched in 1989.  By 1995, the satellites were fully functional, and used for military purposes, with limited, less accurate use by common citizens.  Because of a 1983 misinterpretation of data, in which case a more accurate GPS may have prevented Soviet interceptors from shooting down a Korean Passenger Plane that mistakenly entered Soviet airspace areas, President Ronald Regan allowed the GPS system to be available worldwide free of charge upon completion.  Similarly, in 2004, President George W. Bush issued an updated policy to keep GPS free of direct charges worldwide.
 ==Earthmate GPS PN-20 Pages==

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−	The Global Positioning System (GPS) was created by the United States Defense Department in the 1970's by utilizing a satellite orbiting the Earth, which provides reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services available worldwide and free of charge. GPS provides accurate time, velocity and location information regardless of weather, time of day, or where in the world the GPS is being used from. The basic reading displayed on each individual GPS at any moment is the position, including longitude, latitude and elevation, the velocity, including the velocity north, east, and up, along with the time, in universal time coordinated, at any instant. The GPS is generally accurate to 10 meters positioning, 10 centimeters per second velocities, and less than 0.1 microsecond time. The GPS has the level of accuracy mentioned before because there are four satellites, guaranteed, available in space to obtain data from at any given time. Additionally, GPS's are equipped to give directions from where the individual GPS is located to any other place on earth, regardless of the method of transportation (ie: by land, water or air).	+	The Global Positioning System (GPS) was created by the United States Defense Department in the 1970's by utilizing a satellite orbiting the Earth, which provides reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services available worldwide and free of charge. GPS provides accurate time, velocity and location information regardless of weather, time of day, or where in the world the GPS is being used from. The basic reading displayed on each individual GPS at any moment is the position, including longitude, latitude and elevation, the velocity, including the velocity north, east, and up, along with the time, in universal time coordinated, at any instant. The GPS is generally accurate to 10 meters positioning, 10 centimeters per second velocities, and less than 0.1 microsecond time. The GPS has the level of accuracy mentioned before because there are four satellites, guaranteed, available in space to obtain data from at any given time. Additionally, GPS devices are equipped to give directions from where the individual GPS is located to any other place on earth, regardless of the method of transportation (ie: by land, water or air).

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 ==Executive Summary==
-This Wiki Report about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) begins with a brief introduction of the GPS and the members consisting of group 5.  Following is a brief history of ancient methods of measuring latitude and longitude and how it has led to the development of today's GPS.  More in-depth research was completed for the specific pages of the Earthmate GPS PN-20, current applications and future possibilities.  The rest of the report consists of disassembling, recording parts, and reassembling the GPS, including step-by-step procedures, and notes on the process.
+This Wiki Report about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) begins with a short introduction of the GPS and the members of group 5.  Following is a brief history of ancient methods of measuring latitude and longitude and how it has led to the development of today's GPS.  More in-depth research was completed for the specific pages of the Earthmate GPS PN-20, current applications and future possibilities.  The rest of the report consists of disassembling, recording parts, and reassembling the GPS, including step-by-step procedures and notes on the process.
-The Wiki Report about the GPS has not only increased knowledge on current methods of surveying and it's implications on modern technology as well as engineering, but also putting together a research report in a group.  Furthermore, it has familiarized the group with Wikipedia, a current and fast-growing reference web-page, which may become important in future careers.
+The Wiki Report about the GPS has not only increased knowledge on current methods of surveying and its implications on modern technology and engineering, but also putting together a research report in a group.  Furthermore, it has familiarized the group with Wikipedia, a current and fast-growing reference web-page, which may become important in future careers.
 ==Introduction==

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−	~~This section is much like an abstract and summarizes the entire report~~

	This Wiki Report about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) begins with a brief introduction of the GPS and the members consisting of group 5. Following is a brief history of ancient methods of measuring latitude and longitude and how it has led to the development of today's GPS. More in-depth research was completed for the specific pages of the Earthmate GPS PN-20, current applications and future possibilities. The rest of the report consists of disassembling, recording parts, and reassembling the GPS, including step-by-step procedures, and notes on the process.		This Wiki Report about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) begins with a brief introduction of the GPS and the members consisting of group 5. Following is a brief history of ancient methods of measuring latitude and longitude and how it has led to the development of today's GPS. More in-depth research was completed for the specific pages of the Earthmate GPS PN-20, current applications and future possibilities. The rest of the report consists of disassembling, recording parts, and reassembling the GPS, including step-by-step procedures, and notes on the process.

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		+	This Wiki Report about Global Positioning Systems (GPS) begins with a brief introduction of the GPS and the members consisting of group 5. Following is a brief history of ancient methods of measuring latitude and longitude and how it has led to the development of today's GPS. More in-depth research was completed for the specific pages of the Earthmate GPS PN-20, current applications and future possibilities. The rest of the report consists of disassembling, recording parts, and reassembling the GPS, including step-by-step procedures, and notes on the process.
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		+	The Wiki Report about the GPS has not only increased knowledge on current methods of surveying and it's implications on modern technology as well as engineering, but also putting together a research report in a group. Furthermore, it has familiarized the group with Wikipedia, a current and fast-growing reference web-page, which may become important in future careers.

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 ==After Assembly==
-After assembly, the unit was turned on and worked just as it did when it first came out of the box.  The unit should not be taken apart by just anybody.  There are very small and delicate pieces of circuitry inside the unit.  If there is an electrostatic building inside your body that you discharge on the circuitry, it could damage the unit.  Also, by opening the unit up is voiding some type of warranty which goes for most electronic equipment.  If there is a problem with the unit and it is still under warranty, it is wise to just send it back and let the company fix the problem.
+After assembly, the unit was turned on and worked just as it did when it first came out of the box.  The unit should not be taken apart by just anybody.  There are very small and delicate pieces of circuitry inside the unit.  If there is an electrostatic building inside the user's body that discharges on the circuitry, it could damage the unit.  Also, opening the unit up is voiding some type of warranty which goes for most electronic equipment.  If there is a problem with the unit and it is still under warranty, it is wise to just send it back and let the company fix the problem.
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 <b>'''Geotagging'''</b>
-Also known as geocoding, allows for people to add geographical metadata to mediums such as websites, GIS databases, and or images.  This process also refers to taking non coordinate points and creating a specific identification to that point.  An example of this would be creating coordinate points for new postal addresses in a new residential development.  Geocoding helps municipalities create mapping data, with the help of GIS program, of FEMA flood zoning, building zoning, or planning for new developments.
+Also known as geocoding, geotagging allows for people to add geographical metadata to mediums such as websites, GIS databases, and or images.  This process also refers to taking non-coordinate points and creating a specific identification to that point.  An example of this would be creating coordinate points for new postal addresses in a new residential development.  Geocoding helps municipalities create mapping data, with the help of GIS program, of FEMA flood zoning, building zoning, or planning for new developments.
 <b>'''People Tracking'''</b>