Global fix
Byrne, G.
Global fix - 2002 - New Scientist 174(2341) 4 May 2002, 32-36(5) .
Discusses the performance of the Global Positioning System (GPS) which is operated and controlled by the US Department of Defense. Examines the weaknesses of GPS and how the European Union is planning to launch a system of its own, called Galileo. Compares how the two systems aim to compete.
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
GPS
GALILEO
UNITED STATES
EUROPEAN UNION
SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEMS
SATELLITE NAVIGATION
Global fix - 2002 - New Scientist 174(2341) 4 May 2002, 32-36(5) .
Discusses the performance of the Global Positioning System (GPS) which is operated and controlled by the US Department of Defense. Examines the weaknesses of GPS and how the European Union is planning to launch a system of its own, called Galileo. Compares how the two systems aim to compete.
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
GPS
GALILEO
UNITED STATES
EUROPEAN UNION
SATELLITE POSITIONING SYSTEMS
SATELLITE NAVIGATION