FS FS - Fundamentals of Surveying GPS and GNSS Technology

Question 1

What does GNSS stand for in satellite navigation?

Accepted Answer

Global Navigation Satellite System

Answer

Geodetic Network Survey Standard

Answer

Geographic Navigation Signal System

Answer

Ground Network Satellite Survey

Question 2

A minimum of how many satellites must be visible for 3D GPS positioning?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 3

What does DOP stand for in GPS accuracy assessment?

Accepted Answer

Dilution of Precision

Answer

Differential Orbital Position

Answer

Data Output Protocol

Answer

Digital Observation Parameter

Question 4

Which GPS observation method provides the highest accuracy for control surveying?

Accepted Answer

Static differential GPS

Answer

Autonomous standalone GPS

Answer

WAAS-corrected GPS

Answer

Real-time navigation GPS

Question 5

What is the carrier wave frequency of the GPS L1 civilian signal?

Accepted Answer

1575.42 MHz

Answer

1227.60 MHz

Answer

1176.45 MHz

Answer

1023.00 MHz

Question 6

Which US agency operates the National CORS network used by surveyors?

Accepted Answer

NOAA

Answer

USGS

Answer

FAA

Answer

US Army Corps of Engineers