5.11.2 - Air-borne platforms
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Practice Questions
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What are two examples of air-borne platforms?
💡 Hint: Think of flying devices that collect data.
What is a key advantage of air-borne platforms?
💡 Hint: Consider the speed and efficiency.
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Which of the following is NOT an air-borne platform?
💡 Hint: Remember the difference between air-borne and space-borne.
True or False: Air-borne platforms can collect data faster than ground-based methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed factor in data acquisition.
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Evaluate the trade-offs between using drones and traditional aircraft for a specific urban surveying project.
💡 Hint: Consider the objectives of your survey - whether detail or area coverage is prioritized.
Propose a set of criteria for selecting the appropriate air-borne platform for environmental monitoring in a forested area.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the specific needs of monitoring forests — such as canopy density and species identification.
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