GPS & GIS
What gps & gis means
Satellite positioning and geographic information systems.
Worked example
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GPS determines position on earth using
- signals from satellites
- sound waves
- ocean currents
- wind
Working: GPS receivers use satellite signals to fix position.
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Related skills
Other Modern Geospatial Technology skills in Surveying & Geomatics, at the same point in the course.
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