Practice - Hardware Costs
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a high-precision receiver?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'high-precision' implies.
Name one advantage of using RTK base stations.
💡 Hint: Consider what RTK means.
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What is a key reason for the high costs associated with GNSS hardware?
💡 Hint: Consider why accuracy is important in civil engineering.
True or False: Maintenance costs are unnecessary for GNSS equipment.
💡 Hint: What might happen without maintenance?
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A construction project requires precise measurements to avoid costly mistakes. The team estimates needing 5 high-precision receivers and 2 RTK base stations. Calculate the total investment if each receiver costs $4000, and each RTK base station is $8000.
💡 Hint: Break down the costs by each item to find the total.
Your firm has a project that will require frequent use of GNSS hardware. Outline a training plan for staff that details the training sessions needed and potential costs if a single training session is estimated at $500 per participant for 10 participants.
💡 Hint: Think about how many sessions you would realistically need.
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