Chapter 6- Aerial Application Guidance Systems Flashcards
1
Q
To produce consistent swaths and prevent skips or double coverage, the pilot needs to…
A
Accurately control the aircrafts flight path
2
Q
A differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) is…
A
Powerful enough to provide positional accuracy for pesticide applications
3
Q
Smoke generators are sometimes unreliable for swath marking because…
A
The smoke moves in the air currents
4
Q
A DGPS system requires…
A
A mobile (aircraft-mounted) receiver and a stationary receiver
5
Q
The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) may not be effective in some areas of the United States due to…
A
Obstructions such as trees or mountains
