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Arduino_MKRGPS : GPS class

altitude()

Description

Read the altitude of the GPS.

Syntax

GPS.altitude()

Parameters

None

Returns

GPS altitude in meters.

Example

…
  // check if there is new GPS data available
  if (GPS.available()) {
    // read GPS values
    float altitude   = GPS.altitude();

    // …

    // print GPS values
    Serial.print("Altitude: ");
    Serial.print(altitude);
    Serial.println("m");
  }
…
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