The GPS module looks like the one in the following image:īefore diving deep into the discussion on the Arduino interfacing with the GPS module let us first have the brief introduction of the GPS module. It should be noted that besides the GPS technology being integrated in the electronics products and gadgets the GPS receiver also comes in the modular form which can add the functionality to your embedded system or prototypes. For example if the fault occurs at any location in the power system the exact location of the fault can be pinpoint using the GPS receiver. The GPS system can also be used for fault location in the power system. But besides the application of the GPS technology as the navigation system the GPS technology is also used for other purposes as well. All of these are intended for navigation.

In addition the wrist watches also come integrated with GPS technology and also the modern cars have GPS systems embedded in them. For example almost every mobile phone is equipped with GPS system nowadays. Here it is important to note that the GPS system now comes integrated in the commonly used gadgets. Here I will stick to the GPS module and its simulation in Proteus only. The in depth discussion on the GPS is out of the scope of this post however I will discuss it in detail in coming articles. The Global Positioning System can pinpoint your location using the process called Trilateration. The Global Positioning Satellite is basically the network of thirty satellites that are orbiting around the earth at the distance of 20,000 kilometers. The GPS system transfers the information about the position of the user and the user cannot transmit any information to the satellite and can only receiver it.

GPS signals that are transmitted from the satellite to the GPS receiver are weaken by the mountains and buildings.

The GPS system is the global navigation satellite system that provides the geo-location and time information to the GPS receiver anywhere on or near the earth where there is the unhindered line of sight. The Global Positioning System is a radio navigation system based on the satellites and that is owned is by the United States of America and operated by the U.S Air Force.

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