Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

In class:

Administrative:

• None

Instructional:

This week serves as an introductory session to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies. The presentation below will guide the discussion. Place the slides in full-screen view and view all slides and speaker notes while reviewing the material.

References:

Review all references below to ensure an understanding of the material.

• Garmin, What is GPS? - http://goo.gl/ZhI0Z
• Wikipedia, Global Positioning System - http://goo.gl/X654
• Wikipedia, Precision Agriculture – http://goo.gl/nkgmi
• Trimble, GPS for Precision Agriculture – http://goo.gl/TZiWv
• HowStuffWorks, How GPS Receivers Work - http://goo.gl/HrvnK (See Video Below)

Online:

• Complete the GPS discussion on the course management system (10 points).
• Complete the GPS quiz on the course management system (20 points).
• Review the Course Schedule for any additional requirements.