3.4.6 - Types of GNSS receivers
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What type of receiver is used for everyday navigation?
💡 Hint: Think of a device that helps you in cars.
Which receiver is typically more accurate for scientific use?
💡 Hint: It provides measurements to centimeters.
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Which of the following is a function of a navigation receiver?
💡 Hint: Think about what receivers help you with while driving.
True or False: Carrier phase receivers can eliminate ionospheric effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences between types of receiver impacts.
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A survey team is considering using a navigation receiver for a local construction project. Discuss the potential issues and suggest what type of receiver would be more appropriate.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of construction needs.
Research and discuss the impact of ionospheric delays on GNSS accuracy. How do carrier phase receivers mitigate these effects?
💡 Hint: Think about how dual frequencies compare.
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