Atomic clocks keep GPS signals perfectly timed
Atomic clocks aboard GPS satellites deliver pinpoint timing, powering the global navigation system that guides billions daily with remarkable precision and enables countless modern technologies.
Atomic clocks are the hidden heroes of GPS, ensuring signals from orbiting satellites arrive synchronized for accurate location calculations. Each of the over 30 GPS satellites carries multiple atomic clocks, so precise they lose or gain just one second every 300 million years. This incredible accuracy allows your phone or car to pinpoint your location by measuring tiny signal delays.
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