What Is UWB and How Might It Be Used in a Home

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What is UWB and how might it be used in a home?

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Definitions:

GPS System

Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system used to determine the precise location of an object or person on Earth.

GEO

Geostationary Earth Orbit, a type of orbit around the Earth that allows satellites to appear stationary relative to a position on the Earth.

LEO

Low Earth Orbit, an orbit around Earth with an altitude between 160 kilometers and 2,000 kilometers, used for communication satellites.

MEO

Medium Earth Orbit, a type of orbit around Earth typically used for satellites that provides broader coverage than low Earth orbit.