Pioneering work in satellite navigation

Pioneering work in satellite navigation began with the development of systems like the Global Positioning System (GPS) in the 1970s and 1980s. Researchers and engineers designed satellites that orbit the Earth, sending precise time signals. By receiving signals from multiple satellites, a GPS receiver calculates its location based on the time it takes for signals to travel. This technology has transformed navigation in aviation, maritime, and everyday use, enabling accurate positioning for everything from cars to smartphones. Other systems, like GLONASS and Galileo, enhance global navigation capabilities, further expanding our ability to determine location reliably.