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How GPS Works

GPS is a system consisting of satellites, ground stations, and receivers that accurately determines location by calculating distances from satellites. In precision farming, GPS enhances productivity and resource management, reduces waste, and improves machinery tracking and soil sampling. Additionally, it aids in environmental control by assessing land suitability and identifying pest issues.

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How GPS Works

GPS is a system consisting of satellites, ground stations, and receivers that accurately determines location by calculating distances from satellites. In precision farming, GPS enhances productivity and resource management, reduces waste, and improves machinery tracking and soil sampling. Additionally, it aids in environmental control by assessing land suitability and identifying pest issues.

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How GPS works:

 GPS is a system. It’s made up of three parts: satellites, ground stations, and
receivers.
 Satellites act like the stars in constellations—we know where they are
supposed to be at any given time.
 The ground stations use radar to make sure they are actually where we think
they are.

 A receiver, like you might find in your phone or in your parents car, is
constantly listening for a signal from these satellites. The receiver figures
out how far away they are from some of them.
 Once the receiver calculates its distance from four or more satellites, it
knows exactly where you are. Presto! From miles up in space your location
on the ground can be determined with incredible precision! They can
usually determine where you are within a few yards of your actual location.
More high-tech receivers, though, can figure out where you are to within a
few inches.
USES OF GPS IN PRECISION FARMING:

 With precision farming, you can produce more agricultural output, with
fewer resources and still maintain the utmost quality of your production.
Here are the two major advantages of this revolutionary method of farming.

Boost in productivity: With GPS, you will no longer be farming in the dark. You
will be reducing human resource fatigue and you’ll be able to get more done
quickly in significantly less hourly costs.

Better use of the land: The technology offers a considerable reduction in wasting
valuable resources, such as fertilizers and herbicides. Emissions from tractors will
lessen, as well as soil compaction

Machinery Tracking:

 Navigation systems can also serve as machinery tracking devices. Instead of


physically going out to look for a piece of farm equipment, GPS technology
helps farmers instantly locate any machinery on a vast portion of land.
 An excellent GPS tracking device can operate even in rugged
conditions of the agricultural field. With the right GPS, you will be able to
reap the following benefits:

Faster equipment retrieval: You will be able to locate your equipment in the field
easily and retrieve the equipment quickly when needed.

Prevents lost equipment: The system will help you remotely monitor machinery.
It will also send you alerts if your machinery is not where it is supposed to be.

Reduced labor cost: GPS equipment can help you better supervise a large stretch
of land without the need to hire extra workers. As a result, you can save on costs
and allocate your labor to other areas in the field.
Soil Sampling:

 Figuring out the details about the soil, such as its pH level, composition, and
nutritional content, is more efficient with GPS. With this technology, you
can easily map out which area lacks nutrition and needs further treatment.
With adequate soil sampling, you can quickly distinguish between soils –
allowing you to use the perfect type for growing a particular crop.

Environmental Control:

 Even before the application of herbicides or pesticides, GPS technology


already comes into play. During crop scouting, you can check if a specific
patch of land is suitable for growing your crops. The system can help
identify weed or pest infestations.

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