Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
GPS =/= Global positioning System but GPS = Geographical Positioning System. Why? Do you understand the difference in these terms and why the misnomer? UNat Modula-2 landing page Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jean, there is definitely a difference between both terms as Geographical doesn't necessarily mean Global so Global is the more accurate representation. The misnomer probably arises because, for most people, the term GPS seems to imply positioning in a geographic sense. When we talk about GPS in everyday conversation, we might be focusing more on determining our location on a map, which relates to geography. Saving Changes...
GPS as "Global Positioning System" refers to the USA satellite-based navigation system, developed and mantained by their Department of Defense. It became wildly popular after the 2000's, when smartphones and several apps started using satellite information to provide locations.
Geographical Positioning System (GPS) is could refer to any method of determining geographic position, like looking to the sky above your head.
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1 reply by Jean Laval Chue Him
Mar 27, 2025 8:37 PM
Jean Laval Chue Him
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Rightly so Rodrigo. I use Geographical Positioning System as I refer to the Universe, and STAR Wars style positioning system, where any object in the universe like skylab or a satellite can be located. The same Global Positioning System can be UPGRADED to reach its Original glory of Geographical Positioning System as coined at its inception. That is reach its Original concept.
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Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
Hi Rami I appreciate your point of view, but I would rather say GLOBAL is a misnomer as it does not include SPACE as Geographical means as equivalent to SPATIAL in Mathematics.
Please let me know what you think. Cheers! Jean Saving Changes...
Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
Mar 26, 2025 7:06 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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Have no idea!
Hi Yosefi,
Rami says GLOBAL should be the right name. I prefer the word Geographical as meaning SPATIAL/Space in Mathematics.
Cheers! Jean Saving Changes...
Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
GPS is not used only for the Earth globe but can be used to locate and destroy any object or satellite for example in the Spatial space in the universe. Saving Changes...
Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
The reason why I have always called it the "Geographical Positioning System" and not the "Global Positioning System" is because when I was working using the Landing page of Modula-2 at UNat I was considering the universe and not the earth's globe only as most people focused on. It's like the difference between focusing on the earth's globe and the moon to considering Mars and the Universe as a Spatial entity. Saving Changes...
Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
Mar 26, 2025 8:13 PM
Replying to Rodrigo Coimbra Bento Soares
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GPS as "Global Positioning System" refers to the USA satellite-based navigation system, developed and mantained by their Department of Defense. It became wildly popular after the 2000's, when smartphones and several apps started using satellite information to provide locations.
Geographical Positioning System (GPS) is could refer to any method of determining geographic position, like looking to the sky above your head.
Rightly so Rodrigo. I use Geographical Positioning System as I refer to the Universe, and STAR Wars style positioning system, where any object in the universe like skylab or a satellite can be located. The same Global Positioning System can be UPGRADED to reach its Original glory of Geographical Positioning System as coined at its inception. That is reach its Original concept. Saving Changes...
Jean,
There is no mathematical inconsistency. In engineering, spatial is the generic term for coordinating things within a geometric reference system. CAD systems don't care where your reference axis is located.
As for GPS in specific, it maintains it's reference system based on ground based coordinates using ground based signals. Spacecraft that orient themselves relative to space often use a star tracking system vs. a ground tracking system.
At very long distances, the relative angles of objects very far away don't move much, while the angles between locations on Earth become small digits in a margin of error.
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1 reply by Jean Laval Chue Him
Mar 27, 2025 9:39 PM
Jean Laval Chue Him
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Good point Keith. I believe any object in the universe can be located with reference to one's position on the earth or relative to the position of the instigator in space. That is what I consider Star wars technologies. Space objects may move in time due to thrust or other remote control from earth. And if you want to know where the opposing side's object is you need GPS
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Jean Laval Chue HimDirector| Stella Aurorae Accountants Pty LtdSydney, Nsw, Australia
Mar 27, 2025 9:33 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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Jean,
There is no mathematical inconsistency. In engineering, spatial is the generic term for coordinating things within a geometric reference system. CAD systems don't care where your reference axis is located.
As for GPS in specific, it maintains it's reference system based on ground based coordinates using ground based signals. Spacecraft that orient themselves relative to space often use a star tracking system vs. a ground tracking system.
At very long distances, the relative angles of objects very far away don't move much, while the angles between locations on Earth become small digits in a margin of error.
Good point Keith. I believe any object in the universe can be located with reference to one's position on the earth or relative to the position of the instigator in space. That is what I consider Star wars technologies. Space objects may move in time due to thrust or other remote control from earth. And if you want to know where the opposing side's object is you need GPS
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1 reply by Keith Novak
Mar 28, 2025 8:14 AM
Keith Novak
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No Star Wars technology required. Voyager 1 launched in 1977 and uses a star tracking system.
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