Satellite navigation

Satellite navigation systems use GPS to plan routes and give directions
1. Drivers can also
  1. Check speed
  2. Check location of speed cameras
  3. Get traffic reports to avoid congestion
2. Health & safety risks
  1. Drivers take eyes off the road
  2. Devices may cause blind spot
  3. Lead driver to wrong way
3. Pedestrians use small waterproof, shockproof devices to
  1. Find their way in cities & countryside
  2. Set coordinates & use compass
4. Geocaching
  1. An outdoor, high-tech treasure hunt
Convergence
1. Smartphones used as a Sat Nav systems
  1. Advantages
    1. Always have mobile phone with you
    2. Small, light & easier to carry around
    3. Buy applications from major sat nav manufacturers
  2. Disadvantages
    1. App may be expensive
    2. Charges for Internet usage/roaming
    3. Using GPS may run the battery down more quickly
    4. Version may not be the most up-to-date
Accessibility features
1. Information about local disabled facilities
2. Speak location to blind users

Resource summary

	Created by Sue Salih over 10 years ago