Yes, GPS works in Canada. GPS satellites are positioned in orbits that cover the entire globe, allowing GPS receivers to pick up signals and determine location accurately in Canada and everywhere else on Earth.
The Navigon GPS works internationally, like most other gps systems. They are run through satellites, which would not cease to work overseas in Europe or Asia.
"Yes, GPS is available in Canada as an add on to your AVIS car rental. It's called the where2 GPS Navigation system. It has a big, bright touch screen and audible turn-by-turn directions, plus a variety of different voices and languages to choose from."
No, a GPS system does not need internet or a SIM card to work. GPS satellites send signals to GPS receivers, which can calculate location information without the need for internet connectivity or a SIM card.
Yes, it GPS should be able to work in Barbados. The only places on earth GPS is known to have trouble getting reception are underground, in the middle of downtowns of large cities where large buildings can reflect the signal, and towards the north and south poles. In all cases, the only places GPS does not work is where it does not have line of sight to the sky. If travelling to Barbados, if you are using a GPS on a cell phone, sometimes it will not work as some cell phones find their location off the location of the cell phone tower, and not off the GPS satellites.
No, GPS signals cannot penetrate underwater because they are radio waves that dissipate quickly in water. Therefore, GPS does not work underwater and alternative methods like acoustic positioning systems are used for underwater navigation.
i think because the gps doesnt work well because of the sun
The verizon GPS phones work by getting a GPS signal to pinpoint your location. You can use Maps if you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, which is perfect.
No, GPS doesn't work outside the US.
GPS on phones are very accurate. They work just as good as a regular car GPS because they both work off of a satelite that feeds them information.
A GPS holder is not a necessity. The GPS will work just fine without it. Having a GPS holder will, however help you protect the GPS and prolong its useful life.
yes , GPS is fully equipped to work for people walking on foot.
A GPS will work anywhere it can receive adequate signals, and assuming you have a decent antenna, any GPS will work in an airplane. However, a GPS that is not programmed for aviation uses will not be nearly as useful as one that is. A car GPS or trekking GPS may give you lat/long readouts, which may be of some use in an aircraft, but they will be of limited use for a flight.
That depends if you have the maps downloaded, if so then it will work fine. The terrain should not and will not affect the GPS unless you are working with a GPS that communicates via Wi-Fi.
GPS is electronic because it needs electricity to make it work.
A GPS (Global Positioning System) device purchased anywhere will work anywhere.
The Navigon GPS works internationally, like most other gps systems. They are run through satellites, which would not cease to work overseas in Europe or Asia.
Portable GPS units work anywhere, in any car or handheld. A factory installed GPS unit generally cannot be moved to another car.