Trilateration

What is the definition of trilateration?

Trilateration uses the direct measurement of distance from three satellites to determine a location. Where the coverage perimeters of the satellites all intersect is the location. When a fourth satellite is “visible”, altitude can also be determined.

What are the applications for trilateration?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to trilateration?

• GPS
• GNSS
• Navigation 

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