Skip to content

282 - ATPL - The reason why the measured distance between a NAVSTAR/GPS satellite navigation system satellite and a receiver is called a 'Pseudo-Range' is because the:

Question 282 - Radio Navigation - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Measured distance is based on the Pseudo Random Noise code
Movement of satellite and receiver during the distance calculation is not taken into account
Calculated range includes receiver clock error
Calculated range is based on an idealised Keplerian orbit

Training tests and timed exam simulations ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license