Global Positioning System (GPS) Consequence Map

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Global Positioning System (GPS) Consequence Map

Personal

Personal Long Term Effects

Decreased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which decreases carbon footprint, as said in the environmental section

Save money on gas / resources by going on the shortest route possible

Personal Short Term Effects

Spend less time getting to places

Follow your allotted route quickly (whether it be to work, school, etc.)

Environmental

Short Term Effects of GPS on the Environment are:

The construction of antennas for GPS can lead to destruction of habitats of animals

The radio waves produced by the satellites can disturb animals

When Satellites are dumped in the ocean at Point Nemo, it can cause negative effects for the animals that live there since the technology can cause radiation in their habitats

Long Term Effects of GPS on the Environment are:

Can be used to detect migration patterns of birds

People can drive more suitably (e.x by bus) which would lower carbon foot print of the Earth

People will feel the need to travel

Can lead to development of roads in regions, therefore the development of the economy in regions

Can drive up the economy through tourism

Scientific

So far, GPS will and has had significant improvements done. For instance, engineers have improved GPS so it can give you a more precise location

GPS technology relies heavily on Radio waves, as the GPS Reciever (your phone) receives radio waves from 3 GPS satellites to pinpoint your exact location on Earth

There are a lot of things that GPS is used for, such as

Aerial Studies of Terrain (i.e. Farming)

Analyzing the Atmosphere (Meteorology)

Monitoring Sea Level

Monitoring How Much Snow There is

Measuring Volcanic Eruptions

Mesuring Earthquakes

How can GPS tell what is the type of terrain

How Does GPS Work

Economical

GPS has been extremely useful in developing the economy. For instance, countries can use GPS to develop their transportation by developing better routes. They can also develop better shipping routes to save fuel, money, and precious resources

GPS is very unlikely to affect cultural or ethnic beliefs, as it provides with humanity with aid in transportation. However, it has been a key influencer in our culture, as it has made it easier for people to gather with one another, as mentioned in the societal part.

GPS is used widely by:

Agriculture

Reasarch

Military

Transportation / Shipping

Tourism

For larger scales, it is used for governments and research. For example, it can be used to determine where to build roads for the least distance, or by farmers to tell the best area to plant their crops.

For smaller scales (people, neighbors, company, region), GPS devices would be efficient and suitable for everyday travel to locations unknown by the user

Legal / Ethical

In general, GPS sparks the debate over privacy v.s publicity

GPS however, is also used for malicious intent

Sometimes GPS is used to track individuals; whether it be the government, private corporations, or individuals; without consent of the person

In China, the government puts Google maps through a program to purposely misaligned the map with each location being 50 to 500 meters from the actual distance.

GPS is used in a lot of case for good:

Researching (Publicity). Knowing what is going on in a location.

Catching Criminals

Ease of Navigation

Society

GPS has sparked the debate over privacy or publicity in our society today. On one hand, you have those who argue that the privacy of government's top secret locations, as well as others location, on the other hand, there is a more convenient and public information for everyone to access

GPS has impacted various social groups, either through easier navigation, or tracking; which both can be used for maliciousness or intnent

Since GPS is in almost every smartwatch / smartphone, it has made a sudden increase in people excising, which brings them together to compete against one another

GPS has the possibility to bring people together, since it makes it easier for people to meet each other in areas.

The Stakeholders of GPS include those who work for companies that produce GPS Apps and GPS Technologies. (I.E Garmin, Apple)