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		<title>Smartphones and GPS Satellites</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melkay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cell Phone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global Position Satellite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978, under the direct command of the US military forces. More than thirty other satellites have been launched ever since for military, aviation and individual usage worldwide. The very existence of the Global Positioning System has in fact claimed the life of more than one GPS satellite, lost [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978, under the direct command of the US military forces. More than thirty other satellites have been launched ever since for military, aviation and individual usage worldwide. The very existence of the Global Positioning System has in fact claimed the life of more than one GPS satellite, lost during the launch or on the orbit. Some orbiting devices expired, others required replacements for technical purposes, but what matters most is how the technology is applied in the performance of daily tasks. The decoding of the satellite signal is done by a GPS device or receiver that provides the exact geographical location according to three-dimensional coordinates.</p>
<p>Science has made such progress that GPS satellite navigation is now incorporated in the design of smartphones. The GPS seems to have become an integrated part of people&#8217;s life, but one has to wonder what will happen in a couple of years when the now orbiting satellites will have to be replaced. At present, there are management and funding issues that impair the proper reconditioning of the GPS applications. The US Air Force maintains the entire GPS satellite structure, but according to a recent May 2009 report, there are economic difficulties to be overcome.</p>
<p>The average user will hardly notice if any of the 31 orbiting satellites will fail, because normally, four satellites at time on the sky are enough to provide adequate information. There is a certain redundancy in the way information is provided, because sometimes, six up to eight satellites can get connected to a GPS receiver for the same tasks. But in the eventuality of no real time positioning with the GPS satellite structures, we&#8217;d have to return to the use of maps all over again. The military, maritime and transportation systems would be the most affected if the satellites are not reconditioned.</p>
<p>In order to offer an alternative to the GPS satellite predominance, European states prepare to launch an independent satellite navigation system in 2010. There are other countries that have individual satellite navigation and here we can count India, China or Russia. Regardless of how things are sorted out in terms of administration, implementation and foreign policy at the global level, the average user will not be affected by the different modifications in the way the GPS satellite communication works. More and more people will in fact start using GPS devices for increased efficiency of navigation.</p>
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		<title>How Mobile GPS Systems Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melkay</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car Toys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cell Phone]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  How to get to a destination by car? Designed to help with navigation of more complex systems such as aircrafts, GPS devices match all the needs of a traveler. GPS for cars are products that receive and decode signals from a complex network of satellites that enable you to determine the current car location [...]]]></description>
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<p>How to get to a destination by car? Designed to help with navigation of more complex systems such as aircrafts, GPS devices match all the needs of a traveler. GPS for cars are products that receive and decode signals from a complex network of satellites that enable you to determine the current car location and help you set the route for a destination. There is a great diversity in terms of GPS design, features and formats, so that you may be as keen on details as you like. Inexpensive systems are easy to plug in and store, but they can be more difficult to operate and not exactly high quality. More money means more quality.</p>
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<p>The car layout is incredibly important when trying to decide on a certain model. For instance, the presence of a monitor for map display on the car dashboard may be very inconvenient or uncomfortable with some GPS for cars because of the vehicle design. The air vents should remain clear, and the view from the passenger seat should not be a problem. For maximum of convenience and efficiency, the GPS for cars have to be selected as a good dashboard match.</p>
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<p>Multiple features! This is one other important criterion of choosing GPS for cars. Navigation info can be provided in multiple ways, therefore it is very convenient for the user to select a variant that suits his/her needs. Some GPS receivers can help you navigate by using the data from a personal address book, others take the location directly from the map, while others can operate by intersection or directly by address. Moreover, in the same direction, you should buy a GPS for cars that can give both graphical and vocal directions. Besides the vocal messages, the GPS monitor can indicate the direction by arrows either in relation to the name of the street or with the car position matching the destination.</p>
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<p>Details on hotels, restaurants, ATMs, airports and lots of other sites are available with good GPS for cars. Normally, such a device is a bit more expensive, but information is crucial when traveling a lot. Moreover, very advanced GPS systems can make updates about the points-of-interest from a certain region. You may be at a loss about what GPS for cars to buy when there are so many models to choose from. Testing the product could be the wisest thing to do under the circumstances, and retailers should be able to show you demo units available in their store. Then, you&#8217;ll know what to shop for!</p>
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