What is the GPS module for?

The GPS module is a radio receiver that is designed to determine the geographical coordinates of the location of the receiving antenna at a given time based on the time delays in the arrival of radio signals.

Many people often confuse such concepts as GPS and GPRS. GPRS technology is designed for access to mobile Internet, GPS (Global Positioning System) means a satellite navigation system. The GPS receiver module does not transmit anything, it only receives data from satellites and determines its location by solving a mathematical problem. In order for the device to determine its location (coordinates), it is required that the device see at least four satellites. The coordinates will be more accurate, the more satellites the GPS module will see. The sensitivity of the receiver and the speed of operation are determined by the microcircuit used in the device. Under the speed of understanding how quickly the device is able to determine the coordinates. By sensitivity, we mean the ability of the receiver to determine the maximum number of satellites.

GPS-navigators can be divided into two types: professional, which have high accuracy of determining the coordinates, and household. The first have found application in the military sphere, in geodesy, cartography, but everyday ones can be found in virtually any area of modern life. Professional devices are characterized by high quality of manufacturing not only components, but also antennas, software, operating frequencies, increased energy reserves, and most importantly - price.

Why do I need a GPS module? First of all, these devices can be useful to motorists. After all, even in your hometown you do not always know how you can get to this or that place. GPS-devices help not only to reach a given street, but also to accurately determine the required house number. Also these devices can plot the optimal route to the specified address, avoiding traffic jams and roads with oncoming one-way traffic, as well as closed streets and emergency areas that are closed for repairs. It is irreplaceable GPS-navigator and for travel to unfamiliar places. It will help you quickly reach any city you specify and any address.

However, do not think that these devices are only necessary for motorists. It can be indispensable for pedestrians, especially tourists. So, the GPS module for a tablet or a mobile phone is able to help a traveler navigate in a foreign city, find any sights, shops, markets and the like, and most importantly - will help to return back to the hotel. And you do not have to bother with passers-by not knowing the language, so that they show you the right way.

Many fans of outdoor activities, such as hunters, mushroom pickers, anglers, often use GPS-navigators: they help get out of any slum and go back to civilization.

Also, such a device helps to find stolen equipment. For example, a GPS module for a laptop can help determine the location of your device, which greatly helps in the search for stolen items.