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What is the approximate time taken by the GPS for one complete orbit?(a) 11 minutes(b) 45 minutes(c) 5 hours(d) 12 hoursI have been asked this question in an interview for job.Enquiry is from NAVSTAR GPS in division Satellite Radio Navigation& Inertial Navigation of Avionics

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The correct option is (d) 12 hours

Explanation: The GPS satellites are in approximately 12 hour orbits( 11 hours, 57 minutes, 57.27 seconds) at an ALTITUDE of approximately 11,000 NMI. At any point on Earth, 4 satellites are visible at all times.



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