GPS Makes A Wonderful Christmas Gift by STEVEN LANCEY

Communication,Electronics,Science & Technology

Do you or someone you know have difficulties finding directions in a strange place? If so, giving the gift of GPS for Christmas could be the answer to your prayers.
GPS (Global Positioning System) is an operational navigational system that utilizes navigational satellites that orbit the Earth. In other words, it tracks a persons location or provides directions, all by using an existing satellite system. GPS units also have the ability of providing real time reference on earth, or within its orbit.
The satellite navigation system was first invented and used by the USA's Department of the Defense. Later, the system was adopted for use by foreign countries including Europe (Galileo) and Russia (GLONASS). Today in the United States, any US citizen may use the navigational system, absolutely free.
The satellite navigational system is primarily divided into three segments:
A- Space: As the name suggests, the space segment works from outer space. It operates through a GPS satellite constellation, located in an Intermediate Circular Orbit.
B-Control: The control segment of a satellite navigational system is comprised entirely of control stations that are located on earth. These terrestrial control stations are scattered at locations around the world. These control the flight paths of the various GPS satellites, and synchronize the atomic clocks in the satellite. Ground stations also monitor the uploading of data through the satellite transmissions.
C- User: The satellite navigational system is mainly made up of civilian and military GPS receivers.
GPS is technically comprised of 24 satellites, the minimum number of satellites in a constellation. These satellites orbit around six orbital planes, twice in every twenty-four hour period. Each satellite carries an atomic clock, which continuously transmits precise time to the ground observatories located in the Earth. In addition, the satellites send electronic messages to the Earth. These messages may include data on precise time based upon the on-board satellite clocks, or information on their own orbital systems.
It's not necessary for the user to be equipped with the precise clock, however a good short term clock may be required in order to receive the satellite transmissions best used in determining the exact location on Earth. Different satellites employ various sequencing modes, allowing the transmission of messages to be received by the user from satellites using similar frequencies.
The primary GPS system was created to provide control over the military forces in the United States. This allowed for improved command capability, as well as the targeting and manipulation of missiles, smart bombs and other forms of ammunition. The satellites are also able to detect nuclear detonators.
Civilian users can also access the GPS system through their GPS receivers and GPS system software. Many cities in highly urbanized countries have improved the lives of their citizens where access is available to the free worldwide GPS Standard Positioning Service. The transportation sector has greatly benefited from the system, as many planes, ships and cars employ GPS systems for navigation. Hikers, glider pilots, mine truck drivers and everyday travelers enjoy access to the GPS system through low cost GPS receivers, ranging in price from $100 to $200. GPS receivers that are more precise are widely used by land surveyors for measuring land surface area, locating boundaries and surveying markers.
Time code generators also depend on the GPS system to acquire accurate time for precisely recording events in real time. Developers are also working on specially created GPS systems that will help visually impaired individuals.
Another, more trendy use of GPS receivers is the widely popular hobby of Geocaching. Children and adults use hand held GPS receivers to navigate designated sites and locate hidden objects. There are numerous Geocaches hidden all over the world, with coordinates available on Geocaching websites.
The GPS system has brought both enthusiasm and easiness to the lives of people all over the globe. Despite the complexity of the system, anyone with a GPS receiver can use the service, free of charge. So from now on you will have no excuse for getting lost.
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The hot holiday item for your teenager: a prepaid phone by COOPER LANG


Electronics,Communication,Science & Technology

The hot holiday item for your teenager: a prepaid phone
Here's a question that perplexed my parents for a number of years: What should I get my teenage kid for the holidays? Kids can change their minds on a whim, so what's hot one day can be extinguished the next. The one thing they will universally enjoy, though, is a killer cell phone -- especially if they have an old one and have been begging for something new. Here we'll take a look at some of the hottest prepaid phones this holiday season.
Virgin Mobile Shuttle Virgin Mobile made a big move in 2008 by acquiring Helio, a cell phone company that fell onto hard times. Along with this deal they acquired not only Helio's impressive handset lineup, including the acclaimed Ocean, but it also horned in on Helio's MVNO agreement with Sprint. This meant true EVDO data speeds for Virgin. Their first handset to offer these speeds is the Shuttle.
It's a slider phone that takes Virgin's data services to the next level. You can download music, wallpaper, and ringtones with speed never before available from Virgin. The phone also features a music player, the first Virgin phone to do so since the Slider Sonic. Like most other phones of its ilk, it features a camera, 1.3 megapixels, and Bluetooth.
As of this writing the Shuttle is available exclusively at Best Buy. It could be available on Virgin's website any time now.
Available from: Virgin Mobile USA.
Samsung Messager The first phone with a full QWERTY keyboard on our list is the Samsung Messager. This one has the added advantage of having the traditional 12-key dial pad on the outside, while sliding out to reveal a real keyboard. Like the Shuttle above, the Messager has an MP3 player with removable memory, Bluetooth, and a camera, this one checking in at 1.3 megapixels.
The biggest difference between other slider QWERTYs and the Messager, I think, is the width of the keyboard. With many the keyboard wasn't as wide, but this keyboard stretches the entire height of the phone, which can be a bit cumbersome. Still, it's hard to underestimate the keyboard. Cricket, one of the carriers with the Messager, has issued a model from NBA star Greg Oden.
Available from: Cricket Wireless.
LG Rumor The Rumor is essentially just like the Samsung Messager, except on a different carrier. In fact, the carrier might be the reason to buy this phone. It's on kajeet, which is a carrier dedicated to kids between the ages of 8 and 15. They offer services like GPS tracking and parental controls, so parents have a say in who their child calls and where they can go with the phone.
Like the other phones on this list, the Rumor has a built-in MP3 player with expandable memory, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and Bluetooth. If you have a younger kit and prefer kajeet's service, this might be the one for you.
Available from: kajeet.

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