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4.15.4 - Hardware Costs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a high-precision receiver?

💡 Hint: Think about what 'high-precision' implies.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using RTK base stations.

💡 Hint: Consider what RTK means.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a key reason for the high costs associated with GNSS hardware?

  • They are easy to use
  • They provide high accuracy
  • They are available for free

💡 Hint: Consider why accuracy is important in civil engineering.

Question 2

True or False: Maintenance costs are unnecessary for GNSS equipment.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What might happen without maintenance?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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