GPS: location-tracking technology

Author

Bajaj, Rashmi ; Ranaweera, Samantha Lalinda ; Agrawal, Dharma P.

Author_Institution

France Telecom R&D, San Francisco, CA, USA

Volume

35

Issue

4

fYear

2002

fDate

4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

92

Lastpage

94

Abstract

Increasing commercial use of the Global Positioning System will soon make it possible to locate anything, anywhere, anytime. The Global Positioning System can provide extremely accurate location information for mobile objects and people which is far superior to earlier tracking techniques. The challenge today is integrating the necessary components into older systems and improving GPS accuracy in areas with numerous obstructions. As more devices become GPS enabled, accuracy will increase and the system´s scale and global reach will benefit everyone. Wireless technology promises to be a key element in any long-term solution

Keywords

Global Positioning System; packet radio networks; tracking; GPS accuracy; Global Positioning System; commercial use; global reach; ground antennas; location-tracking technology; mobile objects; monitor stations; navigation data; numerous obstructions; orbital paths; satellites; tracking techniques; wireless technology; Global Positioning System; Large scale integration; Network servers; Position measurement; Receivers; Research and development; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Telecommunications; Timing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9162

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MC.2002.993780

Filename

993780