cycle slip
[/ˈsaɪkəl slɪp/]
nounpl: cycle slips
salto de ciclo
1. An error in GPS or GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receivers where the receiver loses count of the number of complete wavelengths in the carrier signal, resulting in a sudden jump in the phase measurement
The GPS receiver experienced a cycle slip when passing under the bridge, causing a temporary loss of positioning accuracy.
O receptor GPS sofreu um salto de ciclo ao passar sob a ponte, causando uma perda temporária de precisão no posicionamento.
2. In satellite geodesy and surveying, a discontinuity in the phase observation data where the integer number of cycles is lost and not properly recovered
Surveyors must detect and correct cycle slips in their data processing to ensure accurate measurements.
Os topógrafos devem detectar e corrigir saltos de ciclo no processamento de dados para garantir medições precisas.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in the fields of surveying, geodesy, satellite navigation, and geomatics. It is not common in everyday Portuguese or English usage and is restricted to professional and academic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. Understanding this term is essential for professionals working with GPS/GNSS technology, satellite positioning systems, and precision surveying.
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