No Sense of Direction? Get GPS Sat Nav

What exactly is meant by GPS and navigation? Basically, a GPS navigation device receives global positioning (GPS) signals from orbiting satellites operated through the U.S. government. This particular service currently is available free, but concern that access might be restricted at some point has prompted the creation of a rival system by a worldwide consortium, although it is uncertain when this system is going live. During the last 20 years or so, “sat nav systems” have been produced for the purpose of determining the device's location on the earth with considerable accuracy. Latitude and longitude details are calculated and many can also calculate altitude. GPS devices are made use of in many applications, however the focus of this article is personal navigation or GPS for walkers. You could be thinking that your touch screen phone makes a dedicated GPS device redundant? Well consider this, would it survive bouncing down a scree slope or temporary submersion in a brackish pool? I suggest the response is, most likely not! The present day GPS for walkers was designed to manage a surprising level of abuse and will have a certain degree of protection against water ingress. Your smartphone may inform you were the closest tapas bar is, but with GPS and navigation intended for walkers, you know where the safest path will be found. Needless to say, a dedicated GPS and navigation device makes navigation the main purpose of the unit rather than merely a feature. Meaning quality mapping is available in the palm of the hand, many devices being fully compatible with the Ordnance Survey range for download when needed. Perhaps you have been out for a full day walking but not had a clue how far you’ve actually travelled? Many GPS and navigation systems will tell you as well as allow you to keep track of your activity on a PC.

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