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PRN
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[GPS]
Acronym for pseudo-random noise. A signal carrying a code that can be reproduced exactly, but appears to be randomly distributed like noise. Each NAVSTAR satellite has a unique PRN code. -
[GPS]
Acronym for pseudo-random number. A number representing a unique GPS satellite ID or code.
