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GPS satellites orbit the earth, around 20,000Kms above us.
They contain very precise atomic clocks which they use to produce a special timing signal which is then broadcast back to earth.
Back on earth, we can use our GPS receivers (Like Sat Nav) to pick up the GPS signals, and by using very clever mathematical algorithms in conjunction with the timing signals we receive from the satellites, calculate our position on the surface of the earth.
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What do gps satellites find?
GPS satellites do not 'find' anything, that is not their purpose.
How many Indian gps satellites are there in space?
how many satellites present in the space
What is expansion of gps and gis how many satellites are there in gps?
Globle positioning system
Where does gps reciver get its signal?
from satellites in orbit.
How do GPS satellite systems orbit?
GPS satellites orbit at 11,000 nautical miles above the Earth
What do gps satellites find?
GPS satellites do not 'find' anything, that is not their purpose.
What type of orbit is used by gps satellites subsynchronous or sunsynchronous?
Geostationary satellites are the ones used for GPS satellites.
What are two names of satellites?
GPS IIA-1 NAVSTAR 1 (Both GPS satellites)
How many GPS Satellites does the US Deptartment of Defense have?
There are currently 30 healthy GPS satellites in orbit.
Where are GPS satellite signals processed?
GPS signals are processed in the GPS unit and displayed, and they are also processed via three Global Position Satellites. All four units work together and process GPS signals (some to the satellites from the GPS, and some from the satellites to the GPS) to create an accurate position.
How does a GPS (Global Positioning System) work?
A GPS works by satellites that are located in outer space. These satellites are connected with cameras that show the whole earth. You GPS and the satellites systems are working together to provide maps for you.
Do you need a susbscrption to use a gps?
No. GPS Satellites are free to receive.
Can you have a GPS system in Colorado?
You can use a GPS anywhere the satellites shine.
Do you need to be connected to the internet to use the GPS?
No as GPS is obtained from satellites.
What Is GPS Tracker?
Smartphones use GPS receivers to receive signals from GPS satellites and determine their location. GPS receivers in smartphones work by triangulating the signals from at least four GPS satellites to calculate the phone's latitude, longitude, and altitude.
How many Indian gps satellites are there in space?
how many satellites present in the space
GPS is part of what group of orbiting satellites?
USAF GPS constellation. military
