A system of satellites in low Earth orbit that, in conjunction with a receiver, can be used to determine one's location anywhere in the world with an accuracy of about 10 feet. Originally developed for US military use and deliberately scrambled to prevent other users from obtaining accuracy better than 150 feet, the scrambling was discontinued during the Clinton administration -- and the game of geocaching was founded the following day.
While early GPS receivers only told users what their latitude, longitude, and elevation were, modern units have built-in road maps, voice commands, and various other features. And *all* cell phones are now required to have GPS built in so that 911 operators can determine where distress calls are originating.
While early GPS receivers only told users what their latitude, longitude, and elevation were, modern units have built-in road maps, voice commands, and various other features. And *all* cell phones are now required to have GPS built in so that 911 operators can determine where distress calls are originating.
by The Original Kirbert July 4, 2013
Named for an annoying wannabe kid who never gets invited to go places, but always seems to show up anyway. Because he can find his "friends" anywhere, even if they go to great lengths to exclude him or go places that they think he'll never find them, he is thought to have an extrasensory advantage in locating others.
"So I went to the mall with Joe the other day and Nick showed up. It was like he was waiting for us!"
"Yeah, he does that all the time. He's got GPS."
"Yeah, he does that all the time. He's got GPS."
by B-Town June 1, 2004