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Astronomy · L2 · How GPS Trilateration Works

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The steps a GPS receiver takes to turn satellite signals into a location.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
Multiple GPS satellitesbroadcast timed signalsReceiver picks upsignals from each satelliteMeasures signal travel timefor each satelliteConverts each travel timeinto a distanceCombines distances from4+ satellites (trilateration)Position and clockcorrection calculated

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