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Record 1 2023-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Satellite Telecommunications
  • Wireless and Mobile Communications
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a system allowing global positioning system (GPS) receivers to obtain information from network resources to assist in satellite location. An A-GPS system is especially useful when the receiver is in a location where it is difficult for the satellite signals to penetrate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications par satellite
  • Communications sans fil et mobiles
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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