3.4.10.1 - Factors determining accuracy
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What does DOP stand for in GNSS?
💡 Hint: Consider what Dilution refers to in terms of measurement.
Name one type of error that affects range measurements in GNSS.
💡 Hint: Think about how signals might be altered before reaching the receiver.
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What does the acronym DOP stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means in terms of satellite arrangement.
Is it true that multipath errors aid in improving positioning accuracy?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how signals interact with surfaces before reaching the receiver.
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If a GNSS receiver experiences a DOP value of 10, how would this likely affect the accuracy of its positioning? Provide an example based on real-world GNSS applications.
💡 Hint: Think about what type of DOP value is considered acceptable for precision applications.
How does atmospheric variability impact the time it takes signals to travel from satellites to a receiver? Estimate how a poorly configured GNSS could lead to positioning inaccuracies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different weather conditions alter signal propagation in atmospheric layers.
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