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Why is a GPS receiver excellent

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Today's GPS receivers are extremely accurate (to 10–20 m), thanks to their parallel multi-channel design; a 12-channel receiver, for instance, can lock onto 12 satellites. Certain atmospheric factors and other sources of error can affect the receiver's accuracy.

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