There is an age old, seemingly constant debate among archery hunters regarding the use of technology in the sport of bowhunting. This article is written from the perspective of a “traditional” bowhunter and takes a look at where high tech fits into the more primitive approach to the sport — safety.
GPS Basic Information
GPS or Global Positioning System is a fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System. This system uses an artificial constellation of 24 medium Earth orbit satellites. These satellites transmit microwave signals, thus enabling a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, direction and time. This system was developed by United States Department of Defense and was named as NAVSTAR GPS which was given by Mr. John Walsh.
History of GPS (Global Positioning System)
GPS, or Global Positioning System has been operational since December 1993, but its history lies much further back to the 1940s when ground based navigation systems such as Decca Navigator began.