Can Smartphone GPS Units Cause Interference?

[Bobby440]

Homework Statement

The number of GPS units/receivers on smartphones has increased tremendously. Is this going to cause interference? Why?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I'm not sure if the units only interfere when they are close to each other or what prevents them from interfering.

 

[gneill]

You'll need to do some basic research on how GPS works. What does a receiver need to do to obtain its location?

 

[CWatters]

Interference to what?