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Practice Questions
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What does DGPS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to GPS.
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
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does DGPS enhance in GPS?
💡 Hint: Think about what DGPS is meant to do.
True or False: The base station in DGPS knows its exact location.
💡 Hint: What is required for the base station to function correctly?
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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