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What it is used for ?
What it needs to work?
How GPS works
GPS RECEIVER
THE SATELLITE
RADIO SIGNALS (EXTENDED )
TRIANGULATION METHOD (EXTENDED)
Summary
Deterrents to the process
Errors in transmission
SA
DGPS
Basic Information
GPS is used to
satellites visible
for the GPS
receiver to use to
collect data
The correct time
The Satellite
System There were 24 satellites in use
at the start which has now
increased to 30+ for the GPS
system, and at least three
spares in case of errors.
They weigh 1 to 2 tons. They
orbit the earth twice a day at an
altitude of about 22,000 feet.
They orbit in geosynchronous
orbits, which means that they
are in the same position above
the Earth at all times.
The Radio
Signals
Triangulation-How GPS
Triangulation is the
works
mathematical principle
that explains how GPS
works.
There are two types of
triangulation: 2-D and
3-D.
GPS uses 3-D
triangulation. 3-D has
the capability to tell
altitude or height, while
2-D doesnt have that
capability.
More about
Triangulation is what
Triangulation
the receiver does after
it gets the signal.
The radio signals give
it the three possible
spherical locations.
Then, with the
triangulation principle
in place, it determines
where you are, your
longitude, latitude and
altitude.
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So in a Nutshell...
The GPS receiver
Deterrents to the
Process
Problems to the radio
signal (There are
several examples).
SA, selective
availability.
Inside buildings.
Problems with the radio
signals can be fixed
with DGPS, though.
Errors in
Method of transmission
Transmission
assumes that it will stay
at a constant speed.
Speed is affected when
the signal travels
through the parts of the
atmosphere.
Problems also occur
when signals bounce off
skyscrapers, which
makes the receiver think
it is in a different place.
SA
SA stands for
Selective
Availability, which is
a weakening of the
GPS satellite
signal.
This was made to
stop military
enemies from using
the highly accurate
and available GPS.
DGPS
Differential GPS (DGPS) help to