Time Dilution of Precision (TDOP)

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Time Dilution of Precision (TDOP) is a measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the effect of errors in the timing of satellite signals on the accuracy of position calculations. It represents how much the timing errors in the satellite signals dilute the overall precision of the position solution. A lower TDOP value indicates better timing accuracy and improved position accuracy.