Wired
February, 1994
Lost And Found In AmericaThe military technology that kept Desert Storm soldiers from getting lost in the sand dunes is now available to skiers, sailors, hikers and other enthusiasts of the outdoors. Called global-positioning systems, these extremely accurate palm-size gadgets receive latitude, longitude and altitude data from about 24 Pentagon-launched satellites. They also track travel speed and estimate the time it will take you to reach your destination--information that, when used in conjun...
