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[PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: UW-DGPS



So am I getting this right, that the *only* reason for the inaccuracy of commercial GPS units (the up to 100 meters I usually hear) is that it's there on purpose?

(Paul wrote: "
>3) The DOD introduces "selective availability" into their satellite signals 
>which cause error of up to 100 meters. This is decoded by military GPS 
>units. [....]
>Differential correction is a way around selective availability. Accuracy can 
>be obtained down to centimeters.")

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David
Osage MN USA
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