Explanation should include various applications of the formula
d = vt
where v (velocity) is the speed of light and t (time) is the difference between signal sent and signal received.
Explanation should also include
- wavelength properties within the electromagnetic spectrum
- land-based corrections for errors.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are the properties of light applicable to the use of a GPS?
- How many signals from satellites must a GPS receiver/enabled device receive in order to specify a location?
- How has science advanced GPS technologies?