3.4.6.1 - Navigation receivers
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What is the primary function of navigation receivers?
💡 Hint: Think about what you use when you travel.
Can you name one type of navigation receiver?
💡 Hint: Consider portable devices that help in navigation.
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What type of code is used in civilian navigation systems?
💡 Hint: Think about which code is user-friendly and commonly available.
True or False: Multi-channel receivers can track only one satellite at a time.
💡 Hint: Remember the benefits of tracking more than one satellite.
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If a navigation receiver is tracking four satellites, with two obstructed by clouds, what impacts will this have on its accuracy?
💡 Hint: Consider how the number of signals helps with triangulation for better positioning.
Compare the cost-benefit trade-off between using handheld and multi-channel receivers for a routing service.
💡 Hint: Consider the application field when discussing costs.
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