GPSin
GPSin is a term used to describe the integration and use of Global Positioning System data in information systems, devices, and networks. It encompasses the collection, processing, and application of location, velocity, and time information derived from GPS satellites to enable navigation, tracking, mapping, and timing services.
Overview: GPSin relies on standard GPS signals transmitted by a constellation of satellites and captured by
History and usage: Civilian access to GPS data expanded rapidly in the 1990s and 2000s, fueling adoption
Technology and data: In addition to standard GPS, many GPSin deployments incorporate augmentation systems (e.g., WAAS,
Applications: Transportation and logistics, asset tracking, mapping and surveying, agriculture, emergency services, and augmented reality rely
Privacy and security: Location data raises privacy concerns; practices include consent, data minimization, and secure transmission.
See also: Global Positioning System, GNSS, geolocation privacy, satellite navigation.