How does GPS work?
http://www.unavco.org/edu_outreach/resources/HowDoesGPSwork.pdf

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This document provides a quick explanation of how GPS works, including: (1) errors that need to be considered; (2) how GPS is applied to studying plate tectonics and fault movement; and (3) different types of GPS.


Subject: Geography:Geospatial, Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Geodesy
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geodesy, GIS/Remote Sensing, Geophysics