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Depends on the GPS device. Although ALL of them do have the raw data received from the satellites in order to calculate it, you would have to to consult your specific device to know if it will to provide the user with that information.

Simply put, a GPS is time data receiver. It receives time data from many satellites and according to the time it took from the data to get to the device ( always some milliseconds), it calculates the distance from each one of them. Once it has determined the distance from at least a number of satellites (usually at least 4), a mathematical function will determine the exact 3-dimensional position of the GPS itself; that is Latitude, longitude and altitude.

All you will have to do is determine whether a specific GPS brand and model will display the altitude numbers also or only latitude and longitude.

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What does a gps satelite do?

A GPS satellite continuously broadcasts signals that allow GPS receivers on the ground to determine their location by measuring the time it takes for the signal to reach them. The satellites also transmit their own precise position and time data to help the receivers calculate their exact location on Earth accurately.


What type of orbit are GPS satellites in?

GPS satellites are in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) at an altitude of approximately 20,000 kilometers. This allows them to provide global coverage while being close enough to maintain accurate signal transmission to receivers on the ground.


Does a GPS system need Internet or SIM card to work?

No, a GPS or "Global Positioning System" works trough a satellite connection. Your GPS is making a connection with 3 different satellites, these 3 calculate your current position using trigonometry. Your GPS does not need an Internet connection or SIM card in order to work.


Is a GPS a VDU?

No, you cannot display arbitrary video on the screen of a GPS navigation unit and many GPS receivers have no screen (e.g. a GPS tracking recorder used on commercial vehicles).GPS is a system maintained by the US Air Force consisting of 3 segments: the space segment composed of 24 active satellites and 6 idle spare satellites, the ground segment manned by US Air Force officers that monitor and control the satellites remotely, and the user segment composed of receivers that decode the signals from the satellites to calculate latitude, longitude, and elevation.


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.

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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.


What is a system that uses signals to provide exact locations on the earth?

A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system that uses signals from satellites to provide precise location information on Earth. GPS receivers can calculate latitude, longitude, altitude, and time data to determine an exact location.


What does the GPS use to map the rate of tectonic plate movement?

GPS itself does not do this. When geologists place recording GPS receivers on opposite sides of the faults that separate the tectonic plates the receivers calculate their positions (just like the GPS navigator in a car does) and when the geologists analyze the collected data they can make maps of plate movements.


What does a gps satelite do?

A GPS satellite continuously broadcasts signals that allow GPS receivers on the ground to determine their location by measuring the time it takes for the signal to reach them. The satellites also transmit their own precise position and time data to help the receivers calculate their exact location on Earth accurately.


How many gps transmitter can be connected with one gps receiver?

One GPS satellite can serve an unlimited number of receivers, if they have unobstructed line-of-sight. GPS receivers need to see a minimum of 4 satellites in order to calculate an accurate 3-dimensional position. Almost all of them have the ability to work with up to 12 satellites simultaneously, if they can see that many.


How do you calculate altitude accurately and efficiently?

To calculate altitude accurately and efficiently, you can use a barometer or GPS device. The barometer measures air pressure, which decreases as altitude increases. By comparing the air pressure to a standard pressure at sea level, you can determine altitude. GPS devices use satellites to determine your exact location, including altitude. This method is accurate and doesn't rely on weather conditions like a barometer.


How does a gps satellites works?

GPS receivers are placed on the ground on opposite sides of the fault.


How does Consumer Reports rank Navman GPS receivers?

The Navman GPS receivers have an overall rating as good. They are fairly solid and easy to use but their is better functianality out there.


How does a GPS satellite work to detect movements in faults?

GPS receivers are placed on the ground on opposite sides of the fault. Data is collected to show the movement of the receivers.


What type of orbit are GPS satellites in?

GPS satellites are in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) at an altitude of approximately 20,000 kilometers. This allows them to provide global coverage while being close enough to maintain accurate signal transmission to receivers on the ground.


Are GPS systems in cars solely gps receivers and can you they be tracked or located?

yes people from the cia can trace any gps they want to.


What remote sensing devices uses a system of 27 satellites that transmit microwaves?

The remote sensing device that uses a system of 27 satellites transmitting microwaves is the Global Positioning System (GPS). These satellites orbit the Earth and provide location and timing information to GPS receivers on the ground. By analyzing the microwave signals received from multiple satellites, GPS receivers can calculate precise positions anywhere on Earth.