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How does the GPS receiver calculate its location?

April 26, 2017CALCULATE gps receiver location

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How does the GPS receiver calculate its location?

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By measuring the time interval between the transmission and the reception of a satellite signal, the GPS receiver calculates the distance between the user and each satellite. Using the distance measurements of at least a minimum of three satellites and using a predetermined formula, the GPS receiver arrives at an accurate position fix.