MAPS

   

WHAT IS A MAP?

A map is a representation, usually on a flat surface, of a whole or part of an area. The job of a map is to describe spesial relationships of specific features that the map need´s to represent.

WHAT IS GPS?

GPS or Global Positioning System is a network of orbiting satellites that send precise details of their position in space back to earth.(1) The signals are obtained by GPS receivers, such as navigation devices and are used to calculate the exact position
, speed and time at the vehicles location.(2)

GPS is well-known for its military uses and was first developed by the USA to global intelligence efforts at the height of the Cold War.

HOW TO USE A MAP?

• Open Maps and enter your destination in the Search bar.
• Tap Directions.
• Choose Drive, Walk, Transit, or Ride.
• Select the route that you prefer. Maps shows the fastest route first based on traffic conditions.
• When you're ready, tap .
• To end navigation, tap , in the bottom-right corner. Then tap End Route.
When you start moving, Maps updates its position to give you a better sense of direction. You can also use Dynamic Zoom to see any obstructions on your route.(3)


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• WHAT IS A SATELITE?
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A satellite is an object that moves around a larger object. Earth is a satellite because it moves around the sun. The moon is a satellite because it moves around Earth. Earth and the moon are called "natural" satellites.

But usually when someone says "satellite," they are talking about a "man-made" satellite. Man-made satellites are machines made by people. These machines are launched into space and orbit Earth or another body in space.(4)

MY OPINION

I thing that this work is intersting because we know how the maps help us in the days
 and we dont know how the maps work with the satellites in now days.

Know I know that firs in USA was created the gps for the cod war and they give to al at 1980 

I thing with this proyect I learn more about maps, satelites and gps. Now I  know that the maps help us in diferent ways like to say a direction.

REFERENSES

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map
2. http://geography.about.com/od/understandmaps/a/whatisamap.htm
3. http://www.mio.com/technology-what-is-gps.htm
4. http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGPS/
5. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202570
6. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-satellite-k4.html