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Can a single satellite be used to calculate latitude and longitude?
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You need at least 3 satellites. More is always better.
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What countries or states have the same latitude and longitude of Sarasota Florida?
Once you have a latitude and a longitude, you've got the location pinned downto a single point on the earth's surface. Other places can have the same latitude,and still other places can have the same longitude, but no other point anywhereon the planet can have the same latitude and the same longitude as the first one.
Do any lines of longitude go through the equator?
Longitude lines appear "vertical" and latitude lines appear "horizontal." Every single line of longitude passes through the equator. If you meant to say latitude, then the answer is no. Not a single one (they run parallel).
What is Fiji's latitude?
Yes there is. The capitol of Fiji which is Suva is a city of interest. So my answer would be yes.============================================Another contributor clarified:You see, when you specify a latitude and a longitude, you've specified a single pointon the earth. No two points on earth both have the same latitude and longitude. Theonly place on earth that has the same latitude and longitude as Fiji has is . . . Fiji.
How does longitude and latitude determine positions?
The world is split up in invisible cross sections equally placed. Longitude is the lines from north to south, latitude west to east. When you are on a specific point of those lines its called degrees.
Which all countries share the same latitude and longitude?
If you spend some time with a globe, a book of maps, or a mapping softwarepackage, you'll find loads of cities and towns that are all on almost any latitudeyou choose, and tons of them that are all on almost any longitude you choose.But . . .A pair of latitude / longitude numbers describes a single point on the Earth. Soit's not possible for two different points to have the same latitude and longitude.
What is Sweden's latitude and longitude?
As Sweden is a country and occupies a significant area, no single latitude and longitude coordinates can be given.
What states have the same longitude and latitude as oregon?
Once you name a longitude and latitude, you've nailed down a single point on the Earth's surface, and no other point anywhere on Earth can have the same longitude and latitude.
How many satellites do you need to find your location?
A single satellite can only give you relative location. 3 satellites can give a 2-D positioning/location that includes longitude and latitude. 4 satellites can give a 3-D positioning/location that includes longitude, latitude and altitude. Only 4 satellites can give you absolute location.
What countries or states have the same latitude and longitude of Sarasota Florida?
Once you have a latitude and a longitude, you've got the location pinned downto a single point on the earth's surface. Other places can have the same latitude,and still other places can have the same longitude, but no other point anywhereon the planet can have the same latitude and the same longitude as the first one.
How are lines of latitude different from longitude lines?
A parallel or "line" of latitude is the collection of all points on earth that have the same single latitude. It circles the earth in an east/west direction, parallel to the equator, and cuts across all longitudes. A meridian or "line" of longitude is the collection of all points on earth that have the same single longitude. It joins the north and south poles, and cuts across all parallels of latitude.
Do any lines of longitude go through the equator?
Longitude lines appear "vertical" and latitude lines appear "horizontal." Every single line of longitude passes through the equator. If you meant to say latitude, then the answer is no. Not a single one (they run parallel).
How many degrees latitude and longitude is Ghana?
A set of latitude/longitude coordinates desccribes a single point, so it's not possible to give a single set of numbers for the whole country. -- The center of the playing field at the Accra Sports Stadium is located at 5.5514° north latitude 0.1919° west longitude. -- The center of the Koforidua Central Business District is located at 6.0917° north latitude 0.2550° west longitude. -- The southeast end of Runway 05 at the Tamale Airport is located at 9.5496° north latitude 0.8707° west longitude. Any other point in the country has somewhat different coordinates.
What is Fiji's latitude?
Yes there is. The capitol of Fiji which is Suva is a city of interest. So my answer would be yes.============================================Another contributor clarified:You see, when you specify a latitude and a longitude, you've specified a single pointon the earth. No two points on earth both have the same latitude and longitude. Theonly place on earth that has the same latitude and longitude as Fiji has is . . . Fiji.
How does longitude and latitude determine positions?
The world is split up in invisible cross sections equally placed. Longitude is the lines from north to south, latitude west to east. When you are on a specific point of those lines its called degrees.
Which all countries share the same latitude and longitude?
If you spend some time with a globe, a book of maps, or a mapping softwarepackage, you'll find loads of cities and towns that are all on almost any latitudeyou choose, and tons of them that are all on almost any longitude you choose.But . . .A pair of latitude / longitude numbers describes a single point on the Earth. Soit's not possible for two different points to have the same latitude and longitude.
What is the latitude and longitude of pittsville wisconsin?
A latitude and longitude gives you the location of a single point on the Earth, and Pittsville is a big place, with a huge number of different points in it. The center of the intersection of 2nd Ave and Veedum St is located at 44.4378° north latitude 90.1279° west longitude. Other spots around town have somewhat different coordinates.
What is the latitude and longitude of Missouri?
A set of latitude and longitude describe a single point, and Branson is a big place. The center of the intersection of Main and Commercial is located at 36.6441° north latitude 93.2170° west longitude. Other places in town, or even up on the curb at Main and Commercial, will have different numbers.
