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navigation system

An electronic system in a vehicle or mobile device that provides a real-time map of the current location and step-by-step directions to a requested destination. Often called a "GPS," a navigation system (nav) receives signals from the satellite-based global positioning system (see GPS). See reality view, Google Maps, Waze, CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation and portable GPS.


A Very Useful Cross-Street Feature
Under normal conditions, street signs are difficult to see, but much worse at night or in harsh weather. When not in directions mode where each turn is given, this Garmin nav displays the next cross-street ahead.







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Pearson's navigation system commands were perfectly timed, and spot on to the house number.
Several automobile partners have adopted the XM NavTraffic service as part of their in-car GPS navigation systems to provide drivers with traffic conditions.
Theft of satellite navigation systems has become a problem across the region and now officers in Sandwell have set up "capture" cars which can be immobilised if a thief gets in.
This came after pounds 60,000 of satellite navigation systems were stolen in just nine months, with car parks around Jesmond Metro station and Heaton being badly hit.
"General Dynamics Robotic Systems has been developing autonomous navigation systems for the last 10 years," said Mark Del Giorno, General Dynamics Robotic Systems vice president of engineering.
* Form a cross-functional, cross-campus team to address the key issues of a) navigation systems; b) content accuracy, style, tone, and contribution to marketing efforts; c) design quality and continuity; and d) ongoing maintenance and site updates.
While a navigation system would cost about $2,000, the Point of Interest Compass will cost about $500 depending on options, Hughes says.
While the number of cars with onboard navigation systems make up less than 1 percent of the market, the number of car, van, and light-truck models that offer factory-installed navigation systems grew from 26 to 45, according to a recent J.D.
PEUGEOT owners now have the choice of two new accessory satellite navigation systems to help them avoid wasting time and fuel trying to get onto the right route.
A look at the Toshiba and Clarion displays suggests the companies see the car of the future as a rolling home theater with LCD Tvs embedded in the back of front seat so passengers can watch videos or play video games while a navigation system directs the drivers.
According to one source, while the inertial navigation systems in submarines like the Red October help the vessels to find their way, these systems gradually driff off course so that the navigator periodically needs a fresh point of reference to recalibrate the navigation system.
M2 PRESSWIRE-July 25, 2019-: Car GPS Navigation System Market 2019 Global Analysis,Research,Review,Applications and Forecast to 2023
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