Practice Control Segment (4.2.2.b) - Global Positioning System (GPS) & GNSS
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Control Segment

Practice - Control Segment

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of the Control Segment in GPS?

💡 Hint: Think about who oversees the satellites.

Question 2 Easy

Where is the Master Control Station located?

💡 Hint: Recall the state associated with the MCS.

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Question 1

What is the function of the Master Control Station?

To manufacture GPS satellites
To monitor satellite operations
To distribute GPS devices

💡 Hint: Consider what kind of control it exerts over the satellites.

Question 2

True or False: Clock corrections are essential for maintaining accurate GPS time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of time precision in GPS.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how a failure in the monitoring function of the Control Segment could impact GPS accuracy and user trust.

💡 Hint: Think about the broader effects of inaccuracies in everyday navigation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a scenario where orbit updates are missed for a week. Discuss the potential long-term effects on GPS functionality.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how gravity and other forces affect satellite paths.

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