12.1 - Components of a Total Station
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Practice Questions
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What primary function does an electronic theodolite serve?
💡 Hint: Think of surveying tasks.
What type of waves does an EDM use to measure distances?
💡 Hint: Think about the technology used.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does an electronic theodolite measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on angle measurements related to surveying.
True or False: The electronic distance meter uses visual light to measure distances.
💡 Hint: Consider the technologies used in EDMs.
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Challenge Problems
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A surveyor is using a Total Station under poor visibility conditions. Discuss how each component can assist in overcoming these challenges.
💡 Hint: Think about how technology improves performance.
During a surveying project, the battery pack fails shortly after starting. Analyze the impacts on the overall survey efficiency and data integrity.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in fieldwork without power.
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