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5.5.3 - Calibration of GPS Equipment

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a baseline check?

💡 Hint: Think about what a reference point might be.

Question 2

Easy

Why is antenna height verification important?

💡 Hint: Consider how measurements are made from the ground.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a baseline check in GPS calibration?

  • To update the firmware
  • To verify GPS measurements
  • To adjust for environmental conditions

💡 Hint: Remember why we check measurements initially.

Question 2

True or False: Firmware updates are optional for GPS receivers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how software updates work in other devices.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A surveyor finds that in repeated baseline checks, their GPS receiver consistently reports a distance that is 2 meters shorter than expected. Analyze the potential reasons for this discrepancy and suggest remediation steps.

💡 Hint: Consider each component's role in the measurement process.

Question 2

After updating the GPS receiver's firmware, measurements seem erratic. Propose a troubleshooting approach to resolve these issues, considering environmental conditions and known calibration methods.

💡 Hint: Think about how changes can affect device performance.

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