GPS Receiver
GPS Receiver
Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Receiver. An example of a handheld GPS receiver, which was donated to the National Space Centre by Maplin Electronics.These GPS receivers were some of the first handheld units for use by the general public. The GPS (Global Positioning System) was originally set up as a military constellation of satellites, which allowed users to pinpoint their position on Earth. By 1995, the network of satellites had become available for public use. Satellite navigation would go on to become a vital part of the modern world.
Other networks of the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) have been set up by Russia, China, and the European Union.
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Object number
2000-75
Location
Artefact Store
Has this object been into space?
No
Dimension - Dimension, Value, Measurement unit
Depth: 25mm
Height: 100mm
Width: 50mm
Material
Plastic
Rubber
Metal
Object Production Date
Circa 2000
Object Production Organisation
Garmin
On Display Status
On display
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