Practice - Calibration of GPS Equipment
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Practice Questions
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What is a baseline check?
💡 Hint: Think about what a reference point might be.
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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What is the primary purpose of a baseline check in GPS calibration?
💡 Hint: Remember why we check measurements initially.
True or False: Firmware updates are optional for GPS receivers.
💡 Hint: Consider how software updates work in other devices.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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