Practice Satellite Clock Errors - 4.5.1 | 4. Global Positioning System (GPS) & GNSS | Geo Informatics
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4.5.1 - Satellite Clock Errors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What causes satellite clock errors?

💡 Hint: Think about how time is measured in satellites.

Question 2

Easy

Define atomic clock.

💡 Hint: Recall what gives satellites their timekeeping ability.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary cause of satellite clock errors?

  • Satellite drift
  • Receiver malfunction
  • Time synchronization issue

💡 Hint: Focus on how two systems interact.

Question 2

True or False: Atomic clocks in satellites are used for precise timekeeping.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what allows GPS to function accurately.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A satellite clock is found to be running 5 microseconds fast. Calculate the potential error in GPS positioning and discuss how this might affect a precision surveying operation.

💡 Hint: Use the speed of light in your calculations.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where significant environmental changes occur. How would you ensure that satellite clock errors are minimized for an outdoor surveying project?

💡 Hint: Think about the systems in place that help keep clocks accurate.

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