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Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
Appendix
CHARACTERISTICS
Performance
Receiver
12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites
to compute and update information with quadrifilar
antenna
Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions):
Warm
approximately 15 seconds
Cold
approximately 1 minute
Update Rate
1 second continuous
Accuracy
Position
7 meters, 95% 2D RMS
w/WAAS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS
Velocity
0.1 knot RMS steady state
Limits:
Speed
951 mph
Altitude
17,500 meters
Physical:
Size
6.5” x 2.9” x 1.2” [h] x [w] x [d]
16.5 cm x 7.4 cm x 3.05 cm
Weight
8 ounces (227 grams) with 2 AA batteries installed
Display
2.2” x 1.75” [h] x [w]
5.59 cm x 4.44 cm
high contrast LCD with EL backlit display
Housing
Weatherproof construction, wraparound rubber armor
Temp. Range
Operating 14˚F to 140˚F to (-10˚C to 60˚C)
Storage
-4˚F to 158˚F (-20˚C to 70˚C)
Power:
Source
2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-35 VDC with power cable
Battery Life
Up to 14 hours