{"id":4440,"date":"2023-10-20T03:24:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T03:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4440"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:33:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:33:47","slug":"gps-vs-galileo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/gps-vs-galileo\/","title":{"rendered":"GPS Vs. Galileo: Navigation Systems Simplified"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GPS vs. Galileo is a comparison between two accurate tracking systems. GPS was the navigation standard for a long time. However, tracking systems such as Galileo are coming up and enhancing accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galileo is more accurate than GPS. Galileo uses only 30 satellites, two less than GPS. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, GPS satellites are in six orbital planes. While GPS gives about 11.4 – 25.5 feet accuracy, Galileo provides a better 6.5 – 9.8 feet accuracy range.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galileo and GPS work together to provide pinpoint location data. Combining both also gives better timing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s compare the two systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Galileo better than GPS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a GNSS(Global Navigation Satellite System<\/a>), Galileo is better than GPS in some aspects, the most obvious being accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galileo has positional accuracy of about 1 meter for civilian use and less than 1 meter for encrypted use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an independent GNSS, the positional accuracy reduces any margin of error when Galileo is used for critical operations such as military deployment or search and rescue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, on accuracy, Galileo has much better practicality in real-life emergencies. Most urban centers globally have tall structures that affect accuracy. Galileo is more effective than GPS in areas with high-rise buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, navigators apply Galileo in mountainous regions where navigation might be challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galileo vs. GPS Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is GPS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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GPS application in a remote location<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS(Global Positioning System) has been active since April 1995, although the U.S. Air Force launched the initial satellites in 1978. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States Air Force originally developed it for weapon accuracy. However, they opened it up to civilian use for navigation and maintained higher-level control of the sensitive bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS has three segments. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n