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 Home > FAQ >Global Positioning Systems

Q: What is GPS?

A: The Global Positioning System (GPS) uses a network of 24 orbiting satellites as well as ground receivers to calculate a person's precise location. By joining multiple locations together, a map is created outlining the ground features (ie. your cultivated acres).

 

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