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What Are Some Applications of GPS?
covers Japan and portions of the Pacific Rim. MSAS operates in a similar way
to WAAS and EGNOS, just in a different region of the world and consists of
two satellites providing coverage.
Many other GPS enhancement systems exist or are in development
throughout the world, including the following:
a Beidou—an SBAS operating in China
a GAGAN—an SBAS in development for India
a IRNSS—an Indian satellite navigation system, consisting of seven satellites, currently in development
a QZSS—an expanded SBAS based in Japan, currently in development
What Are Some Applications of GPS?
GPS is used in a wide variety of settings. Any application that requires
location-based data to be collected firsthand can apply GPS to the problem.
The following are just a handful of ways GPS is being used in businesses, jobs,
and the public sector.
Emergency Response
When you make a 911 call, the call center is able to fix your location and route
emergency services (police, firefighters, or ambulances) to where you are.
When you make a 911 call from a cell phone, the Enhanced 911 (E-911) system can determine your position—either using the cell towers to determine
where you are, or using a GPS receiver in your phone to find your location.
Farming
Precision farming relies on getting accurate location data about factors such
as watering levels, crops, or soils. Having the ability to map this data gives
farmers information about where crops are thriving and what areas need attention. GPS serves as a data-collection tool to quickly (and accurately) obtain location information for farmers (that can then be combined with other
aspects of geospatial technology, such as the mapping and analysis capabilities of GIS or remotely sensed imagery).
Forensics
Human remains recovery has been greatly assisted through the use of GPS.
Rather than having to rely solely on surveying equipment, GPS can provide
quick data and measurements, and can provide an additional tool in addition
to other field-based measurements. The same concepts have been applied to
identifying the locations of artifacts and remains at archeological sites.
Public Utilities
City or county data for items that need to be measured manually (such as culverts, road signs, or manhole locations) can be done quickly and easily with
What Are Some Applications of GPS?
covers Japan and portions of the Pacific Rim. MSAS operates in a similar way
to WAAS and EGNOS, just in a different region of the world and consists of
two satellites providing coverage.
Many other GPS enhancement systems exist or are in development
throughout the world, including the following:
a Beidou—an SBAS operating in China
a GAGAN—an SBAS in development for India
a IRNSS—an Indian satellite navigation system, consisting of seven satellites, currently in development
a QZSS—an expanded SBAS based in Japan, currently in development
What Are Some Applications of GPS?
GPS is used in a wide variety of settings. Any application that requires
location-based data to be collected firsthand can apply GPS to the problem.
The following are just a handful of ways GPS is being used in businesses, jobs,
and the public sector.
Emergency Response
When you make a 911 call, the call center is able to fix your location and route
emergency services (police, firefighters, or ambulances) to where you are.
When you make a 911 call from a cell phone, the Enhanced 911 (E-911) system can determine your position—either using the cell towers to determine
where you are, or using a GPS receiver in your phone to find your location.
Farming
Precision farming relies on getting accurate location data about factors such
as watering levels, crops, or soils. Having the ability to map this data gives
farmers information about where crops are thriving and what areas need attention. GPS serves as a data-collection tool to quickly (and accurately) obtain location information for farmers (that can then be combined with other
aspects of geospatial technology, such as the mapping and analysis capabilities of GIS or remotely sensed imagery).
Forensics
Human remains recovery has been greatly assisted through the use of GPS.
Rather than having to rely solely on surveying equipment, GPS can provide
quick data and measurements, and can provide an additional tool in addition
to other field-based measurements. The same concepts have been applied to
identifying the locations of artifacts and remains at archeological sites.
Public Utilities
City or county data for items that need to be measured manually (such as culverts, road signs, or manhole locations) can be done quickly and easily with