GPSGNSSpõhist
GPSGNSSpõhist refers to the historical development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the broader concept of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). GPS is a satellite-based radionavigation system designed by the United States Department of Defense to provide accurate location and timing for military and civilian users. GNSS is the umbrella term for satellite systems that provide similar services, including GPS, GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (European Union), BeiDou (China), and other regional networks.
Origins and early development: The GPS program, originally called NAVSTAR, began in the 1960s and 1970s as
Modernization and expansion: Since the early 2000s, GPS has been modernized with new signal civil components
Impact and applications: GPS and GNSS underpin a wide range of applications, including navigation for aviation,