GPS System

GPS? Lets me explain the definition of GPS. by referring online dictionary, GPS is the Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day.

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But, how does it work? GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. Now, with distance measurements from a few more satellites, the receiver can determine the user's position and display it on the software. 

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           Therefore, what is the interrelationship with daily activities?

GPS can be said as an extremely accurate base of the multi channel design. As my experience working at Palm Oil Industries (ALAMI Vegetable Oil Products Sdn Bhd), whereby this technology has made the company more efficient and able to curb thief of Palm Oil, as we know for every 40mt Tanker will carry the commodities worth (RM 109,160.00). Try imaging how risky and valuable that cargo.

With the extent of this matter, most of the transporter company installing this GPS system in order for traceability, monitoring and guidance purposes, and also to ensure that the cargo will arrive accordingly at the right time and right location.

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The software that currently available in Malaysia is PAPAGO and with the latest version of WAZE that have installing at smart phone, this user-friendly software is not only guidance on traffic, destination, weather, but also communicate such as an accident, report, police and chit chat.