Whether you’re an old pro at driving or you’re just gearing up for your first long trip, a GPS unit can be worth its weight in gold! GPS stands for “global positioning system,” and with one in your car or in your bag, you’ll always know where in the world you are.

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Have a history of stolen vehicle where you could do nothing about it?Well, had there been a GPS Vehicle Tracking System installed in your vehicle, the thief would have been apprehended. This then is just one of the several uses this technology offers.

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The one that makes GPS tracking devices work is what we call GPS Tracking software. This kind of software makes tracking devices to transmit a signal which will be received by satellites set up in space. In return, the space satellites narrow down the devices geographic location. The location information returned is basically in latitude and longitude, which is then transformed by a decoder into a recognizable address.

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GPS or Global Positioning System is a fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System. This system uses an artificial constellation of 24 medium Earth orbit satellites. These satellites transmit microwave signals, thus enabling a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, direction and time. This system was developed by United States Department of Defense and was named as NAVSTAR GPS which was given by Mr. John Walsh. NAVSTAR is not an acronym, as is widely believed.

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GPS systems have become increasingly popular, portable and affordable. Sales for this small navigation system are off the charts, and they are the hottest ticket at every electronics store and big box retailer around.

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