How does the world benefit form the global positioning system(gps)?

Question

How does the world benefit form the global positioning system(gps)?

Answer 1

Well if it helps you find better and more direct routes to your destination that way you car spends less gas because you don't get lost.

Omar

Less gas emissions a better fresh world.

Answer 2

There are many ways in which the world benefits from GPS.  Here are some examples:

- Engineering & Construction - GPS is used in many aspects of construction from doing grade levelling to piling placement.

- Agriculture - Farming has gone hi-tech using GPS to maximize field use when planting and maximizing crop yield when harvesting

- Utilities - Power companies use GPS to locate their power poles, water companies use GPS to locate wells and sewer lines.

- Scientific Research - GPS is used in  many fields of scientific research including earthquakes, plate tectonics, atmospheric research, environmental fields, animal wildlife research, the list is almost endless.

I can guarantee everyone has benefited from the use of this technology.