What
is GPS all about? |
GPS
at the Smithsonian - Scientific applications of GPS
at the Smithsonian range from regional scale mapping to site-specific
surveys. |
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| The
Earth according to WGS 84 - (every degree of latitude). |
What
is GPS - a nice link to the history, background and how GPS
works. There are additional links to other topics related to GPS. |
| Global
Positioning System - Serving the World - by the US government
- nice info site. |
| Maps,
Compasses, & GPS's 101 A Basic Course - Just
like the link says, a "BASIC COURSE". |
Trimble's
GPS Tutorial - GPS is a complex technology but understanding
it can be quite easy if you take it one step at a time. This tutorial
is designed to give you a good basic understanding of the principles
behind GPS without loading you down with too much technical detail.
For those details see the reference links in their GPS Guide. |
| GLOBE
Program - GPS Investigation: Learning Activities at
a Glance. The total Teacher
Guide for GPS Investigation at
the GLOBE site. |
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