4.2. GPS – Global Positioning System

Try these first

1. 1.

   What year was GPS made fully operational?

   Hint

   Think about when the technology was developed.

2. 2.

   Name one component of GPS.

   Hint

   Consider the satellites involved.

3. 3.

   What does GPS stand for?

   • Global Positioning System
   • Global Positioning Service
   • General Positioning System

   Hint

   Think about positioning and navigation.

4. 4.

   True or False: GPS was originally developed for civilian use.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider its origins.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a civil engineer tasked with designing a new construction site. How would you integrate GPS into your planning process?

   Hint

   Consider how precise positioning aids in construction planning.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of transitioning GPS from military to civilian use. What are the pros and cons?

   Hint

   Weigh benefits against potential risks in technology sharing.