How do GPS antennas receive signals from satellites?
GPS antennas receive signals from satellites in space by capturing radio waves. These satellites constantly send out signals with information about their location and the exact time the signal is sent. The GPS antenna , usually part of a GPS device, is designed to detect these signals. It works like a receiver, picking up the weak radio waves traveling from the satellites to Earth. To figure out where you are, the GPS device needs signals from at least four satellites. It measures how long it takes for the signals to travel from the satellites to the antenna. Using this time, the device calculates the distance to each satellite. With distances from multiple satellites, it determines your exact location through a process called trilateration. This system works because the GPS antenna is tuned to the specific frequency of the satellites' signals, making it reliable for navigation and positioning.