GPS for Dummies.pdf - Engineering Surveyor

In this part . . .GPS stands for Global Positioning System, which isa nifty satellite system that tells you your locationanywhere on planet earth. This part is all about GPS. We’llstart with a broad overview of the satellite system andwork our way back down to earth and discuss handheld,consumer GPS receivers. By the end of the part you’llunderstand the technology behind GPS (without needingto be a rocket scientist), be able to navigate through thejungle of GPS receivers on the market, and have the skillsand knowledge to practically use a GPS receiver withoutbeing intimidated or confused by it.