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For accuracy.
1 satellite can only tell you the distance from that satellite (a 3-d sphere around it).
2 satellites can only tell you what your distance from the two of them are(a 2-d circle between them).
3 satellites can give you 2 single points (1 one the surface of Earth, and one out in the middle of space, and they assume you are on Earth when using GPS).
4 satellites is to give extra accuracy on that point that you are at (4 times as accurate as 3 satellites).
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Why do gps receivers need to receive signals from four diffrent satellites not just three?
its confusing.
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.
Is a GPS system based on a constellation of four satellites strategically placed around the Earth?
No, for GPS to work there must be 24 operational satellites in orbit, with 12 of those above the horizon as seen from any point on earth.For a GPS receiver to get a latitude-longitude fix it must receive signals from a minimum of 3 satellites and to also get altitude it must receive signals from a minimum of 4 satellites. Each satellite that it receives above these minimums allows the receiver to get a more precise fix.
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.
Name of different kinds of satellite?
Well two of the four are ,the first is a Scientific satellites . The second is a Applications satellites.
How many satellites does it take for GPS to find something?
Your receiver must pick up at least 4 to get an accurate 3D lock. If your receiver can safely assume you are on or near surface of earth it can get a good 2D lock with just 3. This is usually a safe assumption to make, especially with civilian receivers. Less than 3, all it can do is set its clock.
What procedure is involved in an electrophysiology study of the heart?
four to 10 electrodes are located on the end of the catheters, which have the ability to send electrical signals to stimulate the heart (called pacing) and to receive electrical signals from the heart
Four of Jupiters satellites can be seen from Earth using a telescope What makes these satellites visible?
light emitted by the satellites
What has the four largest satellites in the solar system?
Jupiter has four large satellites, but they are not the four largest in the solar system. Jupiter has the largest, 3rd, 4th, and 6th largest satellites. Saturn has the 2nd largest and Earth has the 5th largest satellite. (Naturally I mean "natural satellites", otherwise called moons.)
How many satellites does Tom Tom GPS use?
Every GPS unit needs a minimum of four (4) satellites to compute a 3-dimensional position, and performs more accurate calculations with more satellites. I think my TomTom is capable of using 12 simultaneous satellites if it can see that many. Yours may be different.
Which planet has four largest satellites?
Jupiter
How do global positioning systems use elevation on earths system to find latitude and longitude?
GPS receivers do not 'use' elevation for anything. They use the signals from several satellites simultaneously to calculate the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the receiver's location. It takes a minimum of three satellites to calculate the latitude and longitude, a minimum of four satellites to calculate the latitude, longitude, and elevation, if more satellites can be found the latitude, longitude, and elevation calculations can be refined more accurately.
