What does the constant bias error in a pseudo-range affect the measurements of?

The constant bias error in a pseudo-range directly affects the measurements of the distance to the satellite. Pseudo-range is derived from the time it takes for a signal to travel from the satellite to the receiver, multiplied by the speed of light. When there is a constant bias error, it means that the calculated time of signal transmission is offset by a consistent value. As a result, this leads to an incorrect estimation of the distance between the receiver and the satellite.

This distance is critical in applications such as GPS positioning, where accurate measurements are necessary for determining precise locations. A constant bias would thus translate into a systematic error in calculating the actual position of the satellite concerning the receiver, impacting any geodetic work relying on satellite data. The other options concern different aspects or measurements that would not be directly influenced in the same manner by a constant bias in pseudo-range.