EO X51.05 GNSS(GPS)

EO X51.05 GNSS(GPS)

It is important for students to be able to identify the components of the GPS and the information screens so they can effectively operate a GPS receiver when navigating.

Multiple Choice

What does GPS stand for?

• Global Positioning Status

• Global Positioning System.

• Great Positioning System

• Global Plotting System

Multiple Choice

What are ground stations responsible for?

• Ground stations are responsible for tracking the satellites, and making any necessary adjustments to keep the system accurate.

• Ground stations are responsible for monitoring their condition and making any necessary adjustments to keep the system accurate.

• Ground stations are responsible for tracking the satellites, monitoring their condition and making any

  necessary adjustments to keep the system accurate.

• Ground stations are responsible for tracking the satellites, and making any necessary adjustments to keep the system safe.

Multiple Choice

How many GPS Satellites are currently in orbit around the earth?

• 18

• 22

• 24

• 12

Multiple Choice

How many satellites (minimum) must be acquired to give us an accurate estimation triangulation of our position on the earth?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What are the clocks called that are used by GPS satellites to very accurately keep time?

• Millisecond clocks

• Microsecond clocks

• Nanosecond clocks

• Atomic clocks