18.7.2 - RTK and PPK Drones
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Practice Questions
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What does RTK stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in real-time situations.
Define GCP.
💡 Hint: Think about anchoring a survey.
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What does PPK stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the 'post' aspect of the name.
True or False: RTK drones use corrections after the flight.
💡 Hint: Consider the immediate nature of RTK.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction project requires detailed topographic data captured in a heavily built urban area. What drone technology would be optimal, RTK or PPK? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Analyze the operating environment.
Explain how implementing GCPs enhances the accuracy of both RTK and PPK systems in surveying projects.
💡 Hint: Consider how ground references help in data accuracy.
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