This Activity is part of the program Math 365 which presents mathematics as a fundamental pillar of society.
By Jose Natario (IST)
March 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
Summary:
In this lecture we will explain the general functioning of GPS, and the very simple Mathematics of determining the position of the receiver from the satellite signals.
Next we will analyze one of the most interesting corrections that must be applied in calculating the correct position: the correction imposed by the Theory of General Relativity.
