GPS (global positioning system)

GPS (global positioning system)

Of or referring to a space based navigation system that provides location, time, and weather conditions on earth.

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l-band

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

The group of radio frequencies extending from 390MHz to 1550MHz. The GPS carrier frequencies L1 and L2 are in the L-Band.

A portion of a route consisting of a starting (from) waypoint and a destination (to) waypoint. A route that is comprised of waypoints A, B, C, and D would contain three legs. The route legs would be ...

lithium battery

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

A soft, silvery, highly reactive metallic element that is used in batteries where weight and cold weather conditions are concerns.

longitude

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

The distance east or west of the prime meridian (measured in degrees). The prime meridian runs from the north to south pole through Greenwich, England.

magnetic north

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

Represents the direction of the north magnetic pole from the observer's position. The direction a compass points.

magnetic variation

Telecommunications; GPS (global positioning system)

In navigation, at a given place and time, the horizontal angle (or difference) between true north and magnetic north. Magnetic variation is measured east or west of true north.