Reports & Papers-Cargo & Conveyance Tracking & Security

Cargo & Conveyance Tracking & Security - Module 2

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The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite-based navigation system owned by the United States Department of Defense. GPS comprises a network of 30 orbiting satellites providing positioning, timing, and navigation services worldwide. The system is utilized in various sectors, including military, commercial, and consumer applications. It operates in all weather conditions, 24 hours a day without subscription fees. GPS receivers calculate precise locations based on signals received from multiple satellites in orbit and provide information like speed and direction of travel.<br /><br />The text discusses various types of GPS equipment, such as handheld units and tracking devices for personal and professional use. It explains GPS signal transmission, positioning methods, and the benefits of GPS technology, including enhanced productivity, safety features, and applications in agriculture, emergency response, law enforcement, public transportation, and more.<br /><br />Additionally, the document highlights emerging trends in GPS technology, such as sensor fusion to enhance location accuracy and real-time weather prediction based on GPS signals. It touches on the disadvantages of GPS, such as signal disruptions and limitations like jamming or indoor usability issues. The outlook section outlines modernization efforts and the integration of GPS with other global navigation satellite systems like GLONASS and Galileo, leading to expanded applications in various industries.<br /><br />Various ISO standards related to GPS systems, including protocols for satellite communication, device testing, and unique identification, are referenced. The document concludes by emphasizing the ubiquitous and expanding use of GPS technology in everyday life and future possibilities for its integration into diverse fields based on collective imagination.

Keywords

Global Positioning System

GPS

satellite-based navigation

United States Department of Defense

orbiting satellites

navigation services

military applications

consumer applications

GPS receivers

location accuracy