Practice GPS Accuracy and Precision - 5.2.6 | 5. Total Station and GPS Surveying | Geo Informatics
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5.2.6 - GPS Accuracy and Precision

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does GPS accuracy refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how you can measure distance.

Question 2

Easy

How does observation time affect GPS accuracy?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data over time.

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 GPS accuracy measure?

  • The speed of the GPS
  • Closeness to true position
  • The price of GPS receivers

💡 Hint: Think about what 'accuracy' means generally.

Question 2

Longer observation times usually lead to better GPS accuracy.

💡 Hint: Consider how gathering data for longer might affect reliability.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a scenario where a GPS survey is performed in an urban area with reflective buildings, how would you approach ensuring accuracy?

💡 Hint: Think about technology that provides corrections.

Question 2

Analyze how different PDOP configurations influence GPS accuracy in different terrains. Why is it critical to monitor PDOP during a surveying campaign?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of satellite arrangement.

Challenge and get performance evaluation