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Global Positioning System
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American satellite-based radio navigation service
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an American service that uses satellites to determine the precise location of people and objects anywhere on Earth. It matters because it enables countless everyday applications like navigation, mapping, and timing across transportation, communications, and emergency services.
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- www.gps.gov
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- Global Positioning System
- OpenStreetMap tag
- source=GPS
- ACM Classification Code (2012)
- 10011559
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