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GPS - Global Positioning Satellite

A satellite radio beacon system that allows a GPS receiver to determine it's location anywhere on Earth.

GPS Receiving systems are now becoming more popular and smaller.

GPS is now being incorporated into PDAs and into in car systems to assist people in cities or areas they ar enot familiar with.

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A typical Hand held GPS unit

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