2007-05-04 00:50:56 · 8 answers · asked by batistuta_010 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Yes, it can. Using information on position and differentiating over time, it can estimate the velocity. Of course the actual calculations are just a bit more complicated than this, usually involving Kalman filtering.
Edit: Well, GPS it's definitely not meant for velocity determination only as Mr. Scientist states. It's main purpose it's position determination, but it can also be use for time, velocity, acceleration and orientation determination, in some cases with some sort of external aide
2007-05-04 00:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by javier S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular. GPS satellites have very precise clocks, and all of us be attentive to that they degree place with a easy degree of accuracy. So, GPS can calculate place as a function of time. velocity is basically the cost of substitute of place with admire to time (first spinoff of time). It should not be confusing to application a GPS to calculate velocity.
2016-12-10 19:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure will, even if the car is doing flips down the hill because you were watching the gps and not staying on the road.
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2007-05-04 00:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by patrsup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A GPS receiver can measure its own velocity of translation.
2007-05-04 00:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can. It can also give information on position, direction and acceleration. And it can do this in full, 3-dimensional space.
Doug
2007-05-04 01:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, definitely. in fact, gps is meant for that only.
2007-05-04 00:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Scientist 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can a car be inside another car?
2007-05-04 00:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by pico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It can.
2007-05-04 01:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by African 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋