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Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering : Avionics - Quiz(MCQ)
What is the approximate time taken by the GPS for one complete orbit?
A)
11 minutes
B)
45 minutes
C)
5 hours
D)
12 hours

Correct Answer :   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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