Global Positioning System — GPS redirects here. For other uses, see GPS (disambiguation). Geodesy Fundamentals … Wikipedia
global positioning system — a hand held electronic system that uses satellite signals to give exact locations on the earth s surface as latitude and longitude. Variously used for locating fisheries, favourite angling spots and scientific sampling locations. Takes all the… … Dictionary of ichthyology
Table of Global Climate System Components — Notes on Usage= * This table is a reference tool for rapidly locating Wikipedia articles on Global Climate System Components … Wikipedia
Global Maritime Distress Safety System — The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is an internationally agreed upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment, and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and… … Wikipedia
Real-time locating — Articleissues confusing=July 2008 refimprove=May 2008 essay=May 2008: This page specifically concerns operational aspects of RTLS. For methodology issues see locating engine. For technology issues see wireless. According to ISO/IEC JTC1 SC31 and… … Wikipedia
Tracking system — Generally tracking is the observing of persons or objects on the move and supplying a timely ordered sequence of respective location data to a model e.g. capable to serve for depicting the motion on a display capability. Tracking in virtual space … Wikipedia
RQ-4 Global Hawk — infobox Aircraft name = RQ 4 Global Hawk caption = type = Unmanned Aerial Vehicle national origin = United States manufacturer = Northrop Grumman first flight = introduction = retired = status = primary user = United States Air Force more users … Wikipedia
Automatic Identification System — The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a system used by ships and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) principally for identification and locating vessels. AIS provides a means for ships to electronically exchange ship data including:… … Wikipedia
File system — For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. Further information: Filing cabinet A file system (or filesystem) is a means to organize data expected to be retained after a program terminates by providing procedures to store,… … Wikipedia
Domain Name System — The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical distributed naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain names assigned to each of the… … Wikipedia
