12.16 - Common Field Problems and Troubleshooting
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Practice Questions
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What should you do if you are not getting a distance reading?
💡 Hint: Think about alignment and instruments settings.
Name one cause of angle errors in Total Station measurements.
💡 Hint: Consider the instrument’s setup.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What might cause a Total Station to have no distance reading?
💡 Hint: What affects accuracy in distance measurement?
Angle errors are often due to what?
💡 Hint: Recall the setup process of the Total Station.
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Challenge Problems
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A surveyor receives a reading that fluctuates wildly. What could be the causes and how might you resolve them?
💡 Hint: Assess both equipment and environmental conditions.
While working in a rugged terrain, a surveyor consistently receives inaccurate measurements. Identify potential issues and remediation steps.
💡 Hint: Consider how terrain might impact equipment setup.
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