GPS for Humanity - Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture
Offered By: Stanford University via YouTube
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Overview
Explore the origins, applications, and future of GPS in this Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture delivered by Dr. Bradford Parkinson, chief GPS architect and Stanford Professor Emeritus of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Discover how GPS has become the United States' gift to humanity, powering essential functions in cell phones, ships, and aircraft. Learn about its diverse applications, from tracking earth movements and diseases to aiding in search and rescue operations. Gain insights into the technology that has revolutionized positioning and timing across various industries and its potential future developments.
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Bradford Parkinson "GPS for Humanity" - Stanford Engineering Hero Lecture
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