3.4.12. Applications of GNSS technology

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does GNSS stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what navigation systems use satellites.

2. 2.

   Name one application of GNSS technology.

   Hint

   Consider areas of daily life and industry.

3. 3.

   What does the acronym GNSS stand for?

   • Global Navigation Satellite System
   • Global Network Satellite System
   • Global Navigation Satellite Service

   Hint

   Think about what each word in the acronym signifies.

4. 4.

   True or False: GNSS is only used in transportation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the diverse applications of GNSS technology.

5. 5.

   Calculate how much time GNSS systems reduce in surveying compared to traditional methods if a survey takes 100 hours using traditional methods while GNSS cuts down this time by 70%.

   Hint

   Apply the percentage to the total time to find the result.

6. 6.

   In what ways might inaccurate GNSS data impact military operations during a critical mission?

   Hint

   Consider the consequences of navigational errors in high-stakes scenarios.