This Saturday, some of your GPS systems could start partying like it's 1999. It's a scenario reminiscent of the panic that preceded the Y2K bug in late 1999. Older computer systems that rely on the 24 ...

Illustrated here are the two basic types of satellite-based earthmoving systems. The motor grader is equipped with a machine-control system, and the worker is carrying a Topcon Pocket 3D ...

The U.S. Air Force's first Lockheed Martin built-GPS III satellite, launched in December 18. Lockheed Martin deployed its first GPS II satellite recently, and now confirms the unit is communicating ...

The network of satellites and incredibly sophisticated mobile technologies that power GPS navigation has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. Unlike many other modern innovations, GPS systems are ...

A system that improves the accuracy of the GPS satellite navigation system. A satellite's positioning accuracy is impeded by errors in its clock and signal delays caused by atmospheric conditions.

The country’s GPS systems might be more vulnerable than you think — and the stakes are high. A Global Positioning System failure could affect transportation, banking and emergency operations. But ...

In today's digital world, GPS has become a vital part of our daily lives. Whether ordering food online, booking a cab, or finding directions in a new area, GPS is used everywhere. In today's digital ...

Most people think they have GPS in their iPhone, but they do not. What is in our smartphones is a component that’s just a small part of a vast architecture of satellites and ground stations, all of ...

In September 2025, a Widerøe Airlines flight was trying to land in Vardø, Norway, which sits in the country’s far eastern arm, some 40 miles from the Russian coast. The cloud deck was low, and so was ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...