The military GPS : cutting-edge global positioning system / Judy Silverstein Gray and Taylor Baldwin Kiland.
Material type: TextSeries: Military engineering in actionPublisher: New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, [2017]Description: 48 pages ; illustrations (some color) ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780766075184 (library bound)
- 0766075184 (library bound)
- 9780766075153 (pbk.)
- 076607515X (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 623.043 G779 | Available | 33111008511244 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
GPS technology is used in everything from car satellite systems to iPhones to FitBits. How does GPS actually work? Who takes care of the vast constellation of satellites that are needed to make these systems work? Enhanced with full-color photographs and fact boxes, this book showcases current military technology and tools, historical accounts leading to today's global systems, and tips to prepare for a career in the military.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Straight 'chuting -- Where am I? The history of navigation -- How GPS works -- Here, there, everywhere -- Military careers that use GPS technology -- The future looks bright...and maybe more accurate -- Timeline.