Practice Disaster Management (4.9.5) - Global Positioning System (GPS) & GNSS

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Question 1.
What does GPS stand for?
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Think about the purpose of the system.
Question 2.
Name one application of GNSS in disaster management.
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Consider how location data can help in emergencies.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of GPS in disaster management?
- To track vehicles
- To provide accurate location data
- To connect phones
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Consider how responders need precise data.
4Question 4.
True or False: GNSS includes only the GPS system.
- True
- False
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Think about other methods of positioning.
Question 5.
Analyze how GPS technology could have impacted the response to a historical disaster. What specific areas could GPS have improved?
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Consider case studies like Hurricane Katrina or the Haiti Earthquake.
Question 6.
Propose a strategic plan to integrate GNSS into current disaster management systems at a local government level. What steps would you recommend?
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Think about both technology needs and personnel training.

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