12.11.4 - Observation and Data Collection
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Practice Questions
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What does auto-mode refer to in Total Station surveys?
💡 Hint: Think about automation.
Why is coding important during data collection?
💡 Hint: Focus on organization.
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What is the primary purpose of coding during data collection?
💡 Hint: Focus on the organization of data.
True or False: Manual prism mode is only used in flat terrains.
💡 Hint: Consider terrains where machinery might not work.
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Challenge Problems
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You are conducting a survey of a park with multiple features such as a pond, benches, and trails. Develop a coding system for each type of feature and explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Think of that each feature should be identifiable.
During a survey, you collect data but fail to record offset distances. Analyze the potential impacts this oversight could have on your project.
💡 Hint: Consider how location inaccuracies can affect overall planning.
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