G.P.S.

The GPS satellite orbits the earth in approximately?

12 hours

The GPS satellites orbit the earth at an altitude of approximately?

20200 km

What is the inclination angle of the GPS satellites?

55°

Which statement is true?

GPS provide good global coverage.

What is the main function of RAIM?

To assess the integrity of the GPS signals

A 3D position has three unknown parameters; latitude, longitude and altitude. Why do we need four satellites
to find an accurate 3D position?
Because of the receiver clock error

How does the elevation mask angle influence the number of available satellites for position fixing?
The higher the elevation mask angle is set, the fewer satellites are available

What DOP is most important for a maritime user when checking GPS accuracy?
HDOP

What does the accuracy of the DGPS mainly depend on?

The distance between the observer and the reference station

What happens to the GPS radio signal when it passes through the ionosphere?
The speed decrease

What is the result of received multipath signals?

System accuracy decreased

Which statement is true?

If own ship speed is low, the GPS calculated speed over ground is of low accuracy.

Which statement is true?

If own ship speed is high, the GPS calculated course over ground is of high accuracy.

What is the name of the common error affecting the satellite orbit?
Ephemeris error

Do all GPS satellites work on the same frequency?

Yes

What is the meaning of pseudo-range?

Distance from the satellite to the receiver

How many satellites must be available to calculate a 2D position?

3

How many satellites must be available to calculate a 3D position?

4

How many satellites must be available to calculate a 2D position if your receiver has a built-in atomic clock?
2

Which coordinate system (datum) is used by GPS?

WGS-84