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Where does gps receiver get its signal from?
A GPS receiver gets its signal from a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. These satellites continuously transmit signals that the GPS receiver uses to calculate its position and determine accurate time information. By receiving signals from multiple satellites, the GPS receiver can triangulate its position with high precision.
How does a GPS receiver work?
A GPS (short for "Global Positioning System") is an electronic device that measures its distance to three or more satellites to determine its precise location. There are 24 such satellites in fixed orbits around the world. All of the satellites are perfectly synchronized, and send out digital radio transmissions broadcasting the current time. Your GPS receiver receives three or more of these signals, where the distance to the satellite will delay the signal just a tiny bit. The GPS receiver uses the relative delays to determine its precise location. GPS receivers are available from Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom, and a number of other companies. Many newer cellphones also have a built-in GPS receiver.
What is the best GPS for wet outdoor conditions?
The Garmin GPS 12 Handheld GPS Receiver is one of the best for wet outdoor conditions.
How does a GPS receiver calculate its distance from a satellite?
Very easily. The GPS receiver measures how long it takes a certain radio signal to travel from the GPS satellite(s) to itself, and from that, the receiver calculates the distance. It can do that because it knows precisely how fast the radio signal travels.If you have signals from at least 3 satellites, the process of trilateration (not triangulation) pinpoints the location where the 3 distances 'cross' each other. If you have 4 satellites 'locked in', then you will find out your altitude, too. (The process is not quite this simple, but to go on would be confusing.)The hard part is measuring the precise time it takes for a certain radio signal to travel from the GPS satellite to your GPS receiver. Well, hard if you do it, but very easy when the GPS receiver does it!First, each GPS satellite carries an on-board atomic clock. This clock is outrageously accurate, but even so, ground stations connected to the US Navy atomic clock system keep each satellite precisely at the correct time. Your GPS receiver has an on-board high-precision clock of its own.Second, when your GPS receiver first makes contact with the constellation of GPS satellites, it is sent an 'almanac' that lists where each satellite is, what it's precise time is, and other goodies. After reading the almanac, the GPS receiver sets itself to the precisely same time as the satellite constellation.Thirdly, when the GPS receiver gets a signal from the satellites, there is information in it that says precisely at what time the radio signal left each satellite, which is identical for all the satellites. Then your GPS receiver 'looks at its watch' and subtracts the 'sent' time from the 'received' time. The data in the almanac are updated by the satellite constellation every few hours so that your GPS receiver will always know where the satellites are and what their precise time is.Go back to the beginning and reread what your GPS receiver can do once it knows the precise travel time of the radio signal.
What information can a gps unit give you?
A GPS unit can provide you with your real-time location coordinates, accurate navigation instructions to reach your destination, information on nearby points of interest, and estimated time of arrival.
Does the palm 755p have gps?
No. You would need a separate GPS receiver and GPS software (i.e. TomTom) on your palm device to decipher the GPS receiver's signal into information you can use.
Where can I purchase a receiver for a gps module?
There are several GPS receiver modules available on Amazon.com. The Globalsat BT-359 - GPS receiver module has excellent reviews and cheapest price for the quality. You can find a link here: http://www.amazon.com/Globalsat-BT-359-GPS-receiver-module/dp/B000GWGHOK
Where does gps receiver get its signal from?
A GPS receiver gets its signal from a network of satellites orbiting the Earth. These satellites continuously transmit signals that the GPS receiver uses to calculate its position and determine accurate time information. By receiving signals from multiple satellites, the GPS receiver can triangulate its position with high precision.
Do you have to have a receiver for a Garmin Etrex GPS system?
For a Garmin Etrex GPS system, a receiver is not required. You can simply just buy a Garmin Etrex GPS and use it without having to buy any other accessories such as the receiver.
How much does a gps receiver antenna cost?
It depends on what brand of gps you own, and the model fo the gps system which you have to purchase the receiver antenna for; each model will have different costs.
Is the AmbiCom GPS receiver module compatible with Garmin Nuvi or other models?
No, the AmbiCom GPS receiver requires a Windows PC to be operational. It is not compatible with other GPS devices.
What is a Hummin bird GPS receiver?
A Humminbird GPS receiver is a brand of GPS device and other things. Here is a link to their website if you would like to learn more. http://www.humminbird.com/
Which is better a handheld GPS receiver or a GPS cradle?
According to most reviews and ratings by customers and experts, a GPS receiver is a better buy than a GPS cradle. This is true not only for quality but for the price difference as well.
Can I purchase an additional gps usb receiver?
Yes, a gps device will usually come with one usb receiver for you to be able to charge it from various locations. but you can purcahse a usb receiver seperately.
Can a GPS receiver compute mind waves?
No
Do you have to purchase the gps usb reciever separate?
Yes you will need to purchase the GPS USB receiver separately. The USB GPS is used primarily on laptops and computers. Read more information here: http://www.bestbrandtobuy.com/usb-gps-receiver/
What is the use of a GPS?
GPS is Global Positioning System. A GPS receiver triangulates vehicle position from a network of GPS satellites in orbit around the earth. Mapping programming and data in the receiver then shows you where you are, and it can give you directions for how to navigate from one place to another.
