Practice - Satellite Clock Errors
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Practice Questions
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What causes satellite clock errors?
💡 Hint: Think about how time is measured in satellites.
Define atomic clock.
💡 Hint: Recall what gives satellites their timekeeping ability.
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What is a primary cause of satellite clock errors?
💡 Hint: Focus on how two systems interact.
True or False: Atomic clocks in satellites are used for precise timekeeping.
💡 Hint: Think about what allows GPS to function accurately.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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