12.8.1 - Instrumental Errors
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What can cause calibration errors in surveying instruments?
💡 Hint: Think about how often instruments should be checked.
What happens when the optical axis is misaligned?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'alignment' means in surveying.
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What is the impact of calibration errors?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of accuracy in construction.
True or False: Misalignment of the optical axis has no impact on surveying accuracy.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what 'alignment' means in this context.
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Consider a scenario where a Total Station used on various construction sites was found to have calibration errors over three consecutive months. Analyze how this would affect project scheduling and budgeting.
💡 Hint: Analyze the cascading effects of errors in surveying on project management.
If a misalignment in the optical axis of a Total Station results in a 10-degree error in angle recording, discuss how this error could propagate through calculations for a structural survey.
💡 Hint: Think about the geometric implications of angle miscalculations in construction.
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