\subsection{Acronyms and Abbreviations}
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\item ROS - Robot Operating System
\item GPS - Global Positioning Satellite
\item OSU - Oregon State University
\item OSURC - Oregon State University Robotics Club
\item NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
\end{itemize}


\subsection{Definitions}
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\item Ubuntu - A popular open source Linux distribution based on the classic Debian distribution.
\item Rover - A robotic, remote controlled vehicle designed and built by OSURC to compete in the NASA Mars Rover Competition held in Hanksville, Utah.
\item QT - An open source application framework developed by the QT Company.
\item Python - A popular scripting language known for it's easy readability and rapid deployment abilities.
\end{itemize}