Practice Ephemeris Errors (4.5.2) - Global Positioning System (GPS) & GNSS
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Ephemeris Errors

Practice - Ephemeris Errors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are ephemeris errors?

💡 Hint: Think about how satellite positioning affects GPS.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method used to correct ephemeris errors.

💡 Hint: Consider what systems provide corrections to GPS data.

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Question 1

What are ephemeris errors?

A) The time delay in satellite communication
B) Inaccuracies in satellite positions
C) Signals reflecting off surfaces

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of ephemeris.

Question 2

True or False: Ephemeris errors can affect the precision of GPS positioning.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how GPS accuracy is tied to satellite data.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A regional survey project uses GPS for infrastructure planning. Discuss the potential impacts if ephemeris errors are not corrected and suggest methods to minimize these issues.

💡 Hint: Consider how important precise location data is for construction.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a real-world scenario where inaccurate GPS data caused issues due to ephemeris errors. What lessons can be learned, and how would you propose to prevent such issues in the future?

💡 Hint: Think about the context of accuracy in emergency situations.

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