http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/GPSSystems/index.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/rss/GPSSystemsTips.xml GPS Systems from Why GPS GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System. This is a system that uses the aid of satellites which orbit the Earth. Currently, there are 24 satellites that orbit the Earth. These satellites transmit signals to the Earth and are received by GPS receivers. The GPS was originally intended Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:26 -0600 http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSTips/1.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSTips/1.php Everything here is © Why GPS, Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.