Satellite navigation

Satellite navigation

1. Satellite navigation systems use GPS to plan routes and give directions

   • Drivers can also
     • Check speed
     • Check location of speed cameras
     • Get traffic reports to avoid congestion
   • Health & safety risks
     • Drivers take eyes off the road
     • Devices may cause blind spot
     • Lead driver to wrong way
   • Pedestrians use small waterproof, shockproof devices to
     • Find their way in cities & countryside
     • Set coordinates & use compass
   • Geocaching
     • An outdoor, high-tech treasure hunt

2. Convergence

   • Smartphones used as a Sat Nav systems
     • Advantages
       • Always have mobile phone with you
       • Small, light & easier to carry around
       • Buy applications from major sat nav manufacturers
     • Disadvantages
       • App may be expensive
       • Charges for Internet usage/roaming
       • Using GPS may run the battery down more quickly
       • Version may not be the most up-to-date

3. Accessibility features

   • Information about local disabled facilities
   • Speak location to blind users