Car driver using hand-held GPS receiver
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Car driver using hand-held GPS receiver
MODEL RELEASED: Satellite navigation. A car driver checking his location with a hand-held satellite navigation receiver. The system uses signals sent by the network of 21 Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Each satellite sends out a signal with its identity, position and the exact time from an atomic clock. The receiver reads these data and can instantly calculate its position anywhere in the world to within 100 metres. This is one of the new generation of GPS receivers which are portable and affordable to the general public. GPS has benefits to a wide variety of users, including hikers and climbers, sailing enthusiasts, private pilots and vehicle drivers
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we see a car driver utilizing the power of satellite navigation through a hand-held GPS receiver. With model release, the image captures the essence of modern technology seamlessly integrated into our everyday lives. The driver is seen checking his location with utmost precision and ease. The advanced system relies on signals transmitted by an extensive network of 21 Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting above us. Each satellite emits a signal containing its unique identity, precise position, and accurate time from an atomic clock. The handheld receiver efficiently decodes these data points to instantly calculate the user's exact position anywhere in the world within a remarkable accuracy of 100 meters. This particular GPS receiver showcased in the photograph belongs to the new generation that has become portable and affordable for general public use. Its availability has revolutionized various domains including hiking, climbing, sailing enthusiasts, private pilots, and vehicle drivers alike. With electronic wizardry at their fingertips, individuals can now embark on adventures or navigate unfamiliar territories with confidence and ease. Gone are the days when getting lost was inevitable; today's travelers rely on this cutting-edge technology to guide them towards their desired destinations. Science Photo Library presents this mesmerizing snapshot as a testament to how global positioning systems have transformed our lives for good - empowering us all with unprecedented control over our journeys regardless of where they may take us.
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