General Navigation USCG Question #997 (Set 31)

Which type of GPS receiver has at least four channels to process information from several satellites simultaneously?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Continuous

Continuous tracking receivers utilize multiple independent channels to maintain a constant lock on all visible satellites simultaneously. This architecture provides superior accuracy and faster acquisition times compared to sequential or multiplex receivers, which must switch between satellites to process data, potentially introducing errors during the switching interval.

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