Practice Concept - 4.6.1 | 4. Global Positioning System (GPS) & GNSS | Geo Informatics
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4.6.1 - Concept

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does DGPS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to GPS.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary role of a base station in DGPS?

💡 Hint: Consider what a base station must know.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does DGPS enhance in GPS?

  • Positioning accuracy
  • Signal strength
  • Frequency
  • Data collection

💡 Hint: Think about what DGPS is meant to do.

Question 2

True or False: The base station in DGPS knows its exact location.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What is required for the base station to function correctly?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A DGPS base station is at coordinates 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W. If the rover shows a reading of 40.7131° N, what is the likely error in the rover's positioning?

💡 Hint: Consider how GPS readings can drift due to atmospheric or signal delays.

Question 2

Discuss how you would set up a DGPS system for a coastal survey to maximize accuracy. Include considerations for equipment, location, and potential signal interferences.

💡 Hint: Think about environmental factors that could obstruct satellite signals.

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