Triangulation and trilateration are methods used in GPS (Global Positioning System) to determine a

receiver's position, but they employ different principles.

- **Triangulation** involves determining a position by measuring angles. In GPS, this typically refers to
using the angles between known positions (satellites) and the unknown position (receiver) to calculate
the receiver's location. It requires a minimum of three known positions (satellites) to establish a fix.

- **Trilateration** involves determining a position by measuring distances. In GPS, trilateration uses

distance measurements from at least three satellites with known positions to calculate the receiver's
position. By intersecting spheres (or circles in 2D), each representing the distance from a satellite, the
receiver's position can be determined where the spheres intersect.

In essence, triangulation works by measuring angles, while trilateration works by measuring distances to
determine a position in GPS. Both methods are essential in GPS technology, working together to
accurately determine a receiver's position on Earth.