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A gps altimeter is just a special type of gps. They are mainly used in hiking and climbing. They are topographic maps. To help you while you are out and about outdoors.
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How many satellites are used by gps?
32
How accurate is satellite navigation compared to gps?
Satellite Navigation is just as accurate as GPS, having a 1-10 meter buffer zone. Both use a similar system, having satellites in orbit to triangulate a position. Satellite Navigation, better known as GLONASS, is used mostly by the Soviet Union while GPS, is use worldwide and the widest used system.
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.
What is the acronym for the system of US Department of Defense satellites which are used to establish exact locations on Earth?
GPS
How long will gps satellites last?
If you taking care of the GPS, It will last about 5 years
What is the instrument used to measure the elevation?
An altimeter.
What are example sentences for altimeter?
My GPS instrument contains a barometric altimeter.
A sentence for altimeter?
My handheld GPS instrument has a barometric altimeter in it also.
What instrument is used to measure sun's altitude?
what are all the instruments use to measure altitude
How do people measure the elevation of a mountain's summit?
These days with GPS. They used to use an altimeter, or geometry (lines of sight from known locations (typical surveyor's work)).
On what principle does an altimeter of a Cessna 172 aircraft works?
The altimeter in a Cessna 172 aircraft works on the principle of barometric pressure. As the aircraft gains or loses altitude, the atmospheric pressure changes accordingly. The altimeter measures this pressure difference to provide an indication of the aircraft's altitude above sea level.
I have a gps altimeter app on my 3g iPhone, how can I verify the elevation displayed is accurate +/- a foot?
Altimeter puts the GPS capabilities of your iPhone to use as a handy altimeter. See your current altitude, set the base altitude before you begin a climb, run, hike, or bike ride, and then check again at the peak to see how far you have climbed. You don't have to have your iPhone on all the time, just turn it on whenever you want to check your progress. that will most likley work.
What is an altimeter used for?
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What the function of haga altimeter?
Haga is the brand name. An altimeter is used to measure altitude, which is how high you are above sea level.
What is the instrument called for telling direction?
A compass or a GPS system would do the trick. An altimeter will indicate whether you are maintaining, losing, or gaining altitude.
Is it practical to buy a gps and altimeter on the same device?
Yes. Altimeters and GPS devices usually take data from the same satellites. You will benefit greatly if you are able to consolidate both of those features into one handy device.
Which instrument is used for measuring altitudes in aircraft?
An altimeter
