Practice Locational Errors (10.11.4) - Hydrographic Surveying - Geo Informatics
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Locational Errors

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Question 1 Easy

What are locational errors?

💡 Hint: Think about how GPS works.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common cause of signal loss.

💡 Hint: Consider what might block signals from satellites.

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Question 1

What causes locational errors in hydrographic surveying?

Signal loss
Weather conditions
GPS drift

💡 Hint: Think of challenges that GPS systems face.

Question 2

True or False: Real-time kinematic corrections can help reduce locational errors.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the technologies that improve GPS accuracy.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a set of procedures to minimize locational errors when surveying a busy harbor area known for large ships that might disrupt signals.

💡 Hint: Consider the environment and equipment reliability when planning surveys.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the potential risks associated with incorrect locational data in the context of navigation safety.

💡 Hint: Think about what could happen in your area if there are shifts in reliable navigation data.

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