GPS
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What is GPS?
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. It provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It is commonly used for navigation in vehicles, mapping, surveying, and tracking.
What other technologies are related to GPS?
GPS Competitor Technologies
Total Station
Total Stations are used for precise surveying and positioning, offering an alternative to GPS in areas where GPS signals are obstructed or high accuracy is needed.
total stations
Total stations are used for precise surveying and positioning, offering an alternative to GPS in areas where GPS signals are obstructed or high accuracy is needed.
robotic total stations
Robotic total stations automate surveying tasks, offering a similar but distinct approach to GPS surveying.
robotic total station
Robotic total stations automate surveying tasks, offering a similar but distinct approach to GPS surveying.
electronic total station
Electronic total stations are used for precise surveying and positioning, offering an alternative to GPS in areas where GPS signals are obstructed or high accuracy is needed.
levels
Levels are surveying instruments used to establish a horizontal plane and can be used as a replacement to GPS in certain scenarios
level
Levels are surveying instruments used to establish a horizontal plane and can be used as a replacement to GPS in certain scenarios
line locating
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Line locating involves techniques to identify and map underground utilities. While GPS could be used, other technologies are generally relied on, and are thus competing technologies.
Number of organizations that mention technology
14,475
GPS
1,619
Total Station
1,442
total stations
590
robotic total stations
383
robotic total station
66
electronic total station
537
levels
585
level
5
line locating
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GPS Complementary Technologies
data collectors
Data collectors are often used to store and process data gathered by GPS receivers, making them complementary.
GIS
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) utilize GPS data for mapping and spatial analysis, making them complementary.
data collector
Data collectors are often used to store and process data gathered by GPS receivers, making them complementary.
Number of organizations that mention technology
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Which job functions commonly mention GPS?
Biologist
3.4% of all Biologist jobs mention GPS
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Scientist
0.8% of all Scientist jobs mention GPS
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jobs on Sumble
Frontline & Manual Labor
0.7% of all Frontline & Manual Labor jobs mention GPS
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jobs on Sumble
Construction
0.7% of all Construction jobs mention GPS
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jobs on Sumble
Engineer
0.1% of all Engineer jobs mention GPS
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jobs on Sumble
Which organizations are mentioning GPS?
American Conservation Experience
Other Services (except Public Administration)
The Nature Conservancy
Other Services (except Public Administration)
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