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unusual facts about GPS receiver



NTP pool

Joining the pool requires at least a broadband connection to the Internet, a static IP address, and accurate time from another source (for example from another NTP server, from a DCF77 receiver, WWVB receiver or a GPS receiver).

Sierra High Route

The route requires the use of route descriptions, topographical maps, and one or more instruments (e.g., compass, GPS receiver) to navigate.


see also

HAL HJT 39

CAT also features redundancy features like stand by instrumentation system, Fly-by-Wire (FBW), hands-on-throttle-and-stick HOTAS), INS along with GPS receiver, flight control computer and display processor.

TTFF

Time to first fix, a specification detailing the time required for a GPS receiver to acquire a position