Why was the Global Positioning System invented?

by NYCMarines

Why was the Global Positioning System invented?Just for my physics assignment, i need to know why the Global Positioning System was invented?

Thank you.

Jason
I'm sure military application was the initial idea.

Dangob the Scribe
To provide an easy and precise way of finding positions? :)

Just look at the ways used to determine a geographic position before satellite navigation and you'll realize why it was a revolution. (Hint: they were slow and complex.)

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