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The coordinates are derived from the timestamp and satellite location - that's how GPS systems work. All the satellites have the exact same time. But deviation
by gwillz 7y ago
The coordinates are derived from the timestamp and satellite location - that's how GPS systems work.
All the satellites have the exact same time. But deviations in the timestamps when received (because the speed of signal is constant) help the receiver calculate it's own position.