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*'''[[Hiking|Hikers]]''', [[mountain climbing|climbers]], and even ordinary pedestrians in urban or rural environments can use GPS to determine their position, with or without reference to separate maps. In isolated areas, the ability of GPS to provide a precise position can greatly enhance the chances of rescue when climbers or hikers are disabled or lost (if they have a means of communication with rescue workers). | *'''[[Hiking|Hikers]]''', [[mountain climbing|climbers]], and even ordinary pedestrians in urban or rural environments can use GPS to determine their position, with or without reference to separate maps. In isolated areas, the ability of GPS to provide a precise position can greatly enhance the chances of rescue when climbers or hikers are disabled or lost (if they have a means of communication with rescue workers). | ||
*'''[[GPS for the visually impaired|GPS equipment for the visually impaired]]''' is available. For more detailed information see the article | *'''[[GPS for the visually impaired|GPS equipment for the visually impaired]]''' is available. For more detailed information see the article GPS for the visually impaired | ||
[[Image:GPS receiver (mouse).jpg|thumb|right|A modern SiRF Star III chip based 20-channel GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS support.]] | [[Image:GPS receiver (mouse).jpg|thumb|right|A modern SiRF Star III chip based 20-channel GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS support.]] | ||
