Advantages and disadvantages of GPS
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GPS has several advantages: it provides 100% global coverage via 24 satellites in orbit; it allows for easy navigation by determining exact location via latitude and longitude; and it enables searching nearby areas and tracking locations. However, GPS also has disadvantages: battery life can be limited and signals can be inaccurate if obstructed by buildings or trees.
Advantages and disadvantages of GPS
- 2. ADVANTAGES OF GPS 100% coverage on the planet
- 3. ADVANTAGES OF GPS 24 satellites, orbit the earth twice a day at an altitude of 10,800 miles At least 6 satellites above the horizon
- 4. EASE OF NAVIGATION Determine exactly where you are at any given moment Give you the exact latitude and longitude
- 5. SEARCH NEARBY AREA Allow you to search the local area for nearby amenities
- 7. WEATHER INFORMATION Determine the atmospheres water content to improving the accuracy of weather forecasts
- 8. TRACKING
- 11. BATTERY LIFE
- 12. INACCURACY Obstacles like buildings and trees can deflect the signal
- 13. INACCURACY
- 14. MAIN POINT Advantages of GPS Easy to navigate Search nearby area Weather information Tracking Disadvantages of GPS Battery life Inaccuracy
- 15. OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION II. BODY General information Component & characteristic Mechanism Advantages & disadvantages of GPS III. CONCLUSION
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