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No, GPS signals cannot penetrate underwater because they are radio waves that dissipate quickly in water. Therefore, GPS does not work underwater and alternative methods like acoustic positioning systems are used for underwater navigation.

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Can gps signals travel underwater?

No, GPS signals cannot travel through water. Water is an effective barrier for GPS signals, causing them to weaken and lose accuracy when trying to penetrate underwater. GPS signals are designed to travel through the atmosphere, not through water.


Can you get a GPS signal underwater?

The signal rapidly attenuates when passing through water, even heavy cloud cover can make it too weak to receive usable GPS signals.


Does the Navigon GPS work internationally?

The Navigon GPS works internationally, like most other gps systems. They are run through satellites, which would not cease to work overseas in Europe or Asia.


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.


Can GPS work in Barbados?

Yes, it GPS should be able to work in Barbados. The only places on earth GPS is known to have trouble getting reception are underground, in the middle of downtowns of large cities where large buildings can reflect the signal, and towards the north and south poles. In all cases, the only places GPS does not work is where it does not have line of sight to the sky. If travelling to Barbados, if you are using a GPS on a cell phone, sometimes it will not work as some cell phones find their location off the location of the cell phone tower, and not off the GPS satellites.

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Can gps signals travel underwater?

No, GPS signals cannot travel through water. Water is an effective barrier for GPS signals, causing them to weaken and lose accuracy when trying to penetrate underwater. GPS signals are designed to travel through the atmosphere, not through water.


Can you get a GPS signal underwater?

The signal rapidly attenuates when passing through water, even heavy cloud cover can make it too weak to receive usable GPS signals.


Can underwater cameras work underwater and out of water?

Yes.


What are two technological devices that helped navigators cross oceans?

The stars or a sextant or GPS or radar or sonar ( underwater)


Why doesn't a gps work well in Dubai?

i think because the gps doesnt work well because of the sun


How does the verizon gps phone work?

The verizon GPS phones work by getting a GPS signal to pinpoint your location. You can use Maps if you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, which is perfect.


Can I use a GPS outside of the US?

No, GPS doesn't work outside the US.


How accurate are phones with gps?

GPS on phones are very accurate. They work just as good as a regular car GPS because they both work off of a satelite that feeds them information.


Is it neccessary for all gps owners to have a gps holder?

A GPS holder is not a necessity. The GPS will work just fine without it. Having a GPS holder will, however help you protect the GPS and prolong its useful life.


Is a GPS equipped to work for people walking on foot?

yes , GPS is fully equipped to work for people walking on foot.


Will all gps programs work in an airplane?

A GPS will work anywhere it can receive adequate signals, and assuming you have a decent antenna, any GPS will work in an airplane. However, a GPS that is not programmed for aviation uses will not be nearly as useful as one that is. A car GPS or trekking GPS may give you lat/long readouts, which may be of some use in an aircraft, but they will be of limited use for a flight.


Will GPS work in rough terrain?

That depends if you have the maps downloaded, if so then it will work fine. The terrain should not and will not affect the GPS unless you are working with a GPS that communicates via Wi-Fi.