Bob Hennessey
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Registered: Feb 2010
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Anyone with the remotest connection to technology is aware that today’s media is glutted with articles and personal narratives lauding the efficiency of GPS vehicle tracking systems.
We know that GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite based navigation and surveying system designed for locating a person or an object in three dimensional space. We know that it was originally developed as a military application, but has since been mainstreamed to serve the needs and budgets of the typical consumer. And while its location tracing power is highly accurate, there are many areas throughout this country where weather forecasts don’t always call for sunshine and clear skies. Inquiring minds thus want to know: Do snow and rain affect GPS tracking accuracy?
The answer is no. While atmospheric conditions such as rain or snow can weaken signals, they generally do not affect GPS reception. Some conditions, however, apply, such as positioning of the antenna. If your GPS tracking antenna has a thick coating of water or snow, then you can expect the accuracy level to drop. Also, if the antenna is mounted in the front window of your vehicle, it is possible that the motion of windshield wipers could impede the signal lock capability of your GPS. With battery operated GPS tracking devices, cold batteries can emit less power, thereby causing signal degradation.
In short, GPS successfully functions in all weather conditions just about all over the world.
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