Describe the equipment necessary for a GPS to provide applications used in agriculture.

Description should include

• user segment/GPS navigation device/receiver
• space segment/GPS satellites
• control segment/global tracking stations
• GIS remote sensing
• yield monitors
• guidance systems for variable rate application.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is an example of computer software that is used in agricultural applications? For what purpose(s) is it used?
• What level of accuracy is needed in GPS equipment for agricultural applications?
• How do position-correction systems work?