3.4.6.3.2 - Carrier phase receivers
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What is a carrier phase receiver?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from standard GPS.
What frequencies do dual-frequency receivers track?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific frequency numbers.
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What is the primary function of a carrier phase receiver?
💡 Hint: Think about how they identify locations.
True or False: Dual-frequency receivers have lower accuracy than single-frequency receivers.
💡 Hint: Reflect on their functionalities.
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A surveyor needs to determine a plot's boundaries but only has access to a single-frequency receiver. Discuss the potential issues that may arise due to ionospheric errors and propose a solution.
💡 Hint: Consider how the error types affect long-distance determination.
Explain how the phase measurements in carrier phase receivers provide advantages for relative positioning over longer distances compared to code-based methods.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the accuracy needed for longer distances in surveying.
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