A global positioning system is a handheld or vehicle mounted system that uses satellite communications to determine the geographical position and other navigational information.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S. space-based radio navigation system that provides reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services to civilian users on a continuous worldwide basis -- freely available to all. For anyone with a GPS receiver, the system will provide location and time. GPS provides accurate location and time information for an unlimited number of people in all weather, day and night, anywhere in the world.

Products that include Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation functionality are emerging as a consumer favorite, with the technology being integrated into personal navigation devices (PNDs), mobile phones and other mobile devices.

GPS systems use faint radio signals from orbiting satellites to determine precise ground locations, enabling advanced navigation and location-based services in next-generation mobile products. In addition, GPS receivers can provide vital location information for emergency personnel. GPS solutions based on Broadcom technology are shipping today in PND products from the leading device makers with future products positioned to leverage Broadcom's deep portfolio of complementary mobile technology products.

Applications

• Military Application
• Navigation
• Surveying