How Do GPS Coordinates Work?

Published: 19 January 2017
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So you’ve seen those location-tagging numbers on maps and GPS devices before, but do you actually know what they mean? Brainstuff is here to fill you in.

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https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2001/0077/re...

https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/dms-d...

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