11.2. Route Alignment and Highway Engineering

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GNSS stand for?

   Hint

   Remember the context of location systems.

2. 2.

   What is the primary function of GIS?

   Hint

   Think about data related to locations.

3. 3.

   What technology is primarily used for locating precise points on Earth?

   • GIS
   • GNSS
   • MCDA

   Hint

   Consider which acronym relates to satellites.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS can only be used for visualizing data, not for analysis.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the dual role GIS plays.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with selecting a route for a new highway. Discuss how you would incorporate GNSS, GIS, and MCDA into your planning process.

   Hint

   Think about the sequential nature of data collection, analysis, and decision-making.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the role of 3D terrain modeling and its impact on environmental sustainability in highway design.

   Hint

   Consider how visualization affects decision-making in preserving nature.