What is GPS, its errors and details?

Factors affecting the accuracy of GPS data
  • Satellite Clock Errors
  • Ephemeris Errors
  • Atmospheric Effects
  • Receiver Errors
  • Operator knowledge and awareness
  • Number of visible satellites
  • Satellite Geometry
  • Multipath

 

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Amit Sharma

Graduated from M.E.R.I. Mumbai (Mumbai University), After a brief sailing founded this website with the idea to bring the maritime education online which must be free and available for all at all times and to find basic solutions that are of extreme importance to a seafarer by our innovative ideas.