Turn-by-turn directions have become a common technological enhancement to the automotive world thanks to a set of satellites dedicated to the task. To date, these radio positioning signals have been supplied to consumers primarily by the U.S. military through a satellite constellation called “GPS,” or Global Positioning System. Essentially, receivers on the ground — or in cars — interpret the signals and tell you roughly where you are. Big changes are in the air, however, as a result of new, more accurate systems on the way.
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A Satellite's-Eye View on Mobile Payments
Posted by: Patrick Nelson September 17, 2013 05:00 AMTurn-by-turn directions have become a common technological enhancement to the automotive world thanks to a set of satellites dedicated to the task. To date, these radio positioning signals have been supplied to consumers primarily by the U.S. military through a satellite constellation called “GPS,” or Global Positioning System. Essentially, receivers on the ground — or in cars — interpret the signals and tell you roughly where you are. Big changes are in the air, however, as a result of new, more accurate systems on the way.