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GPS is really helpful, almost essential in our daily life, we have it in our phones, Tesla Model S has it and some other cars also have it, but how does it work? I find these two videos very informative and we can all learn something here. A nice break from EV talk, well, at least a bit. Enjoy!
Vocabulary:
trilateration
Resources:
How GPS Works @ YouTube
http://youtu.be/IoRQiNFzT0k
GPS Modernization Video @ YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chNQW22vVNI
How GPS Receivers Work @ HowStuffWorks
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/gps.htm