Advantages and disadvantages of GPS

ADVANTAGES OF GPS

ADVANTAGES OF GPS

• 100% coverage on the planet

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

EASE OF NAVIGATION

• Determine exactly where you are at any given moment

• Give you the exact latitude and longitude

SEARCH NEARBY AREA

• Allow you to search the local area for nearby amenities

WEATHER INFORMATION

• Determine the atmosphere’s water content to improving the accuracy of weather forecasts

TRACKING

BATTERY LIFE

INACCURACY

• Obstacles like buildings and trees can deflect the signal

INACCURACY

MAIN POINT

Advantages of GPS☺Easy to navigate☺Search nearby area☺Weather information☺TrackingDisadvantages of GPS☻Battery life☻Inaccuracy

OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. BODY General information Component & characteristic Mechanism Advantages & disadvantages of GPS

III. CONCLUSION

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