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GPS includes the offset between GPS time and UTC so that receivers can convert to UTC if they want to. This offset is limited to 255 seconds though. https://e
by gizmo686 10y ago
GPS includes the offset between GPS time and UTC so that receivers can convert to UTC if they want to.
This offset is limited to 255 seconds though.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System#Leap_seconds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System#Leap...
- ProblemFactory 10y ago> This offset is limited to 255 seconds though. Given that leap seconds have been added at a rate of approximately 1 every 1.6 years, we are still good for another 376 years.
- simcop2387 10y agoDon't forget that they can be negative leap seconds too! It hasn't happened yet but it is expected.