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Positsioneerivahendid, or positioning aids, are tools and techniques used to determine the exact location of an object or person in a given space. These aids are crucial in various fields such as navigation, surveying, and geospatial data collection. The primary goal of positioning aids is to provide accurate and reliable positional data, which can be used for mapping, route planning, and other location-based applications.

One of the most common positioning aids is the Global Positioning System (GPS), which uses a network of satellites to provide location and time information. GPS receivers calculate their position by triangulating signals from multiple satellites. Other positioning aids include inertial navigation systems (INS), which use accelerometers and gyroscopes to track movement, and radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, which use tags and readers to track the location of objects.

In surveying, total stations and theodolites are used to measure angles and distances to determine the position of points on the Earth's surface. These tools are essential for creating accurate maps and conducting land surveys. In indoor environments, wireless positioning systems, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, can be used to track the location of devices within a building.

The choice of positioning aid depends on the specific requirements of the application, including the desired accuracy, the environment in which the aid will be used, and the available infrastructure. Advances in technology continue to improve the accuracy and reliability of positioning aids, making them increasingly valuable in a wide range of industries.