Practice Position Fixing Techniques (10.5) - Hydrographic Surveying

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Question 1.
What does the term 'range' refer to in position fixing?
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Think about measurements from the shore.
Question 2.
Name one shore-based positioning method.
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Consider methods that involve sights from the land.
3Question 3.
What does DGPS stand for?
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Remember the enhancements to standard GPS.
4Question 4.
RTK-GPS provides what level of accuracy?
- Meter-level
- Centimeter-level
- Decimeter-level
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Think about how precise the measurements need to be.
Question 5.
You are tasked with surveying a lake that has no visible landmarks. Describe a plan using RTK-GPS and DGPS to ensure accurate positioning during your survey.
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Consider how waves and atmospheric conditions might affect your signals.
Question 6.
You need to compare the effectiveness of range/bearings with DGPS in a specific surveying project. How would you document your findings?
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Focus on real-world applications as contrasts.

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