Practice Principles of GPS Operation - 5.2.3 | 5. Total Station and GPS Surveying | Geo Informatics
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5.2.3 - Principles of GPS Operation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What method does GPS use to determine location?

💡 Hint: It involves measuring distances from satellites.

Question 2

Easy

How many satellites are required for basic GPS positioning?

💡 Hint: Think about why more than three is necessary.

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Question 1

What does DOP stand for in GPS terminology?

  • Distance of Precision
  • Dilution of Precision
  • Data Optimization Point

💡 Hint: It’s about accuracy in positioning.

Question 2

True or False: A minimum of three satellites is sufficient for a two-dimensional GPS position.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Three satellites will not determine height.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a GPS receiver detects signals from satellites A, B, C, and D with measured distances of 2000m, 1500m, 1800m, and 1700m respectively, how would you determine its location? Provide a detailed explanation of the trilateration method.

💡 Hint: Visualize the process as intersecting spheres.

Question 2

Discuss how an urban environment impacts the satellite signals received by a GPS device. Specify potential errors that could arise.

💡 Hint: Think about where buildings block signals.

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