GPS A satellite-based navigation system. Constellation of satellites orbiting Earth at 20,000 km altitude . Each satellite completes an orbit in 11 hours and 58 minutes . Satellites continuously send signals to GPS receivers (e.g., mobile devices). One-way communication —devices receive signals but do not send data back. Devices calculate their position using trilateration , determining the distance to at least three satellites . Multiple navigation systems exist; NAVSTAR is used by mobile phones. Every point on Earth is covered by at least four satellites . Accuracy: Typically 3 - 10 meters . Latitude/ Longtitude Units that represent geographical coordinates . (0,0) = Equator & Prime Meridian intersection . Geolocation : Process of determining coordinates (latitude/longitude). Android provides Location API and Fused Location Provider (combining GPS, Wi-Fi, and sensors for better ac...
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