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Top Apps for Calculating Travel Time and Distance
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Top Apps for Calculating Travel Time and Distance

  • Felix Solt
  • 12/16/2018
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Modern technology has made the process of planning trips easier and more convenient. Today, there are many apps that help drivers calculate travel time and […]

Offline Maps: Advantages and Disadvantages
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Offline Maps: Advantages and Disadvantages

  • Felix Solt
  • 04/30/2018
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Modern maps have become an indispensable tool in our daily lives. Thanks to them, we can quickly find routes, avoid traffic jams and explore new […]

Hi, my name is Felix and I am a technology and navigation enthusiast. My goal is to help people navigate easily and conveniently in the world of modern navigation solutions. In this blog I share my experience and knowledge about the best services, apps and devices for route guidance, as well as give tips on how to effectively use navigation technologies in everyday life. If you have any questions or want to share your experience, feel free to write to me - always glad to have new discussions and suggestions!

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The Emergence of the GPS System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched in 1978 and was initially used exclusively by the US military. However, from the late 1980s, GPS became available for civilian use, which revolutionized navigation.

Number of Satellites in a GPS System

A modern GPS system uses 24 satellites, but only 4 satellites are sufficient to obtain accurate data. This network of satellites allows accuracy down to a few meters.

The First Car with Navigation

The first production car with a navigation system was released in 1990 by Toyota. The Toyota Celsior was the first car to incorporate a navigation system that worked with maps and GPS.

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