by Helly Maniya
Project Outcome: Configuration of satellites affects the accuracy of GPS
Project Description: Helly’s project explored how the configuration of satellites affects the accuracy of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The research question focused on understanding how different satellite configurations, when analyzed using the Newton-Raphson method, influence the precision of the GPS receiver’s position.
Helly’s investigation concluded that the configuration of satellites indeed plays a significant role in determining the accuracy of the positioning. By utilizing the Newton-Raphson method, an iterative technique, along with the Jacobian Matrix, Helly was able to calculate optimal coordinates for satellite configurations. The iterative data points were generated through Python programming, allowing for precise calculations and analysis. Extensive research supported the findings, which highlighted the importance of satellite positioning for achieving the most accurate GPS results.