http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/NavigationSystems/index.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/rss/NavigationSystemsArticles.xml Navigation Systems from Why GPS Why are GPS units showing up everywhere? You might find one in your rental car, on your wristwatch or even built into your wireless phone. Anti-theft systems use one, heavy construction equipment might use one and having one on your boat now seems to be a requirement. Anytime we want to know our Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:36 -0600 http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/12.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/12.php Since the US Department of Defense established the worldwide Global Positioning System (GPS) network, it has been put to a very wide variety of uses by governments, corporations, organizations, and individuals alike. It has been put to good use for many years in its original, and most obvious, pu Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:36 -0600 http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/28.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/28.php One of the most common uses of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, by businesses and consumers alike, is to ensure security from theft, as well as human safety. Using a GPS tracking system is an excellent way for an individual or small business to keep track of important equipment includi Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:36 -0600 http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/29.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/29.php The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of about 18-24 satellites placed into orbit. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the late 1970s, the government made a system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:36 -0600 http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/55.php http://www.WhyGPS.com/GPSInfo/55.php Everything here is © Why GPS, Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.