Practice Position Fixing Techniques - 10.5 | 10. Hydrographic Surveying | Geo Informatics
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10.5 - Position Fixing Techniques

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the term 'range' refer to in position fixing?

💡 Hint: Think about measurements from the shore.

Question 2

Easy

Name one shore-based positioning method.

💡 Hint: Consider methods that involve sights from the land.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does DGPS stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember the enhancements to standard GPS.

Question 2

RTK-GPS provides what level of accuracy?

  • Meter-level
  • Centimeter-level
  • Decimeter-level

💡 Hint: Think about how precise the measurements need to be.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with surveying a lake that has no visible landmarks. Describe a plan using RTK-GPS and DGPS to ensure accurate positioning during your survey.

💡 Hint: Consider how waves and atmospheric conditions might affect your signals.

Question 2

You need to compare the effectiveness of range/bearings with DGPS in a specific surveying project. How would you document your findings?

💡 Hint: Focus on real-world applications as contrasts.

Challenge and get performance evaluation