GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a satellite-based navigation system that allows users to determine their precise location and time, as well as the location of other objects.

The system consists of a network of satellites orbiting the Earth, ground control stations, and GPS receivers. GPS receivers pick up signals from the satellites and use them to calculate the receiver’s location, speed, and other information.

GPS is used in a variety of applications, including navigation, mapping, surveying, and more