WorksheetsPAT 100 - GPS Fundamentals
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 21mins
What does GPS stand for?
(a)
The GLONASS satellite constellation has a minimum of how many satellites?
20
24
30
32
The NAVSTAR (GPS) constellation orbits at what altitude above Earth?
45000 feet
10900 Nautical Miles
10900 yards
24500 miles high
The goal is to be able to see at least (a) satellites any given time anywhere on Earth for the NAVSTAR constellation.
Which Segment maintains and monitors the satellites?
Space Segment
User Segment
Control Segment
Maintenance Segment
True or False: Time Dilation can change how fast a clock moves due to gravity.
True
False
Select all valid forms of Dilution Of Precision
Horizontal (HDOP)
Vertical (VDOP)
Positional (PDOP)
Geometric (GDOP)
Name 3 things which can affect GPS accuracy
GPS signals travel this fast
NAVSTAR satellites circle the Earth this many times per day
3
4
2
5
If you had to choose the best PDOP value, which one would you choose?
5
3
4
2
Who owns the Galileo constellation?
Earth
Russia
US
Europe
At a minimum, how many GLONASS satellites are available?
(a)
Which constellation orbits Earth at a higher altitude?
GLONASS
NAVSTAR (GPS)
List 2 things that can cause Multipath issues with GPS?
Name 3 ways you can receive an RTK correction signal
How would you describe the attached picture related to Accuracy and Precision?
High Accuracy, High Precision
Low Accuracy, High Precision
High Accuracy, Low Precision
Low Accuracy, Low Precision
How many orbital planes are there with the NAVSTAR constellation?
4
6
5
7
True or False statement: My RTK survey tool can only use one constellation at a time
True
False
