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it sends signals to a satellite and tell where you are

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Q: How does a GPS system determine its position?
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What is a satellite based radio navigation system that allows users to determine their exact position anywhere on earth?

GPS (Global Positioning System)


What can you use to determine your exact position on earth?

GPS


What is the difference between three satellite system and four satellite system in GPS?

Accuracy, you need at least three satellites too determine a position on earth. However, as far as GPS is concerned, more is better; therefore four would give you a more accurate position than three would. There are currently 24 satellites available for GPS systems to use.


What is GPS or GPRS and how does it work?

GPS- Global Positioning System Uses satellites to determine it location.


Can I use my GPS system anywhere in the world?

GPS works by triangulating a position based on the locations of satellites orbiting the earth. GPS stands for "global positioning system."


What is a GPS Receiver?

GPS receivers is the third component of the GPS system. These range from navigation systems found on planes and in cars to hand held devices now available. A receiver uses signals received from three or more satellites to determine the position of the user.


What is differential positioning?

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how can a gps guide you if your lost?

The gps global positioning system can guide you by locating your positon and then it would guide you to the position that you had requested to get to.


Does a missile depend upon time?

Very much so in many ways. Time is measured to determine distance traveled and fuel on board. The GPS system uses time to determine the position of the target. Time is absolutely vital.


what does the phrase gps caddie meaN?

A GPS stands for Global Positioning Satellite and is a device which uses satellite location to determine your position. A caddie is a device which is a container or carrier for another item. As such, a GPS caddie is an item which holds a GPS.


How can GPS be used in communication?

Global Positioning System is a system for determining your position on the surface of the Earth. As such, other that for reporting your position, it has little use in communication. GPS is of almost universal use in land surveying, but again, that is not comms.


What place can use GPS?

Because GPS stands for Global Position System keyword being "Global."It can be used anywhere in the world.