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Satellite navigation
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GCSE ICT (Personal digital devices) Mind Map on Satellite navigation, created by Sue Salih on 08/03/2014.
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Sue Salih
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Resource summary
Satellite navigation
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
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
Accessibility features
Information about local disabled facilities
Speak location to blind users
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