GPS systems
Digital direction finders
GPS systems use satellite signals to determine precise geographic location.
The acronym stands for Global Positioning System, making "GPS system" technically redundant—but the phrase is standard: My GPS system says turn left.
GPS appears in navigation devices, smartphones, and vehicle tracking.
The technology enables turn-by-turn directions, fitness tracking, and location-based services.
- geolocationDigital position identification
- location servicesPosition-detecting phone feature
- mapsGeographic visual representations
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- navigationDetermining position and course
satellite · waypoints · latitude · longitude · Garmin · positioning · routes · collision avoidance · cartography · tracking · triangulation · geocaching · destinations · directions · drones · compass · pinpoint · driving
- maritime trainingcadet training, seamanship, navigation training, officer training, maritime safety
- military avionicsavionics, radar systems, electronic warfare, flight controls, autopilot
- maritime safetylife rafts, lifebuoys, lifesaving equipment, safety equipment, flares
- technologyelectronics, computing, computer, internet, social media
- militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
- farm equipmenttractor, tractors, plow, plows, plough
GPS systemsprinted maps
Physical geographic documents
road atlases · physical maps · dead reckoning · compass navigation · mental maps
GPS systemscelestial navigation
Location-finding via astronomical observation
wayfinding · instinct · intuition · sense of direction · homing instinct
GPS systemsprinted maps
Physical geographic documents
road atlas · physical maps · nautical charts · topographic maps
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