In the GPS system Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM):
Means that the receiver evaluates the signals from 5 satellites and discards the signals from a satellite exhibiting anomalous pseudo range errors.
Means that the positions from 3 independent receivers are matched and blended to one accurate position.
Means that the receiver itself selects 3 satellites from the 21 in orbit at any time.
Includes the operators final selection of the satellites that the receiver presents as suitable.