12.9 - Recent Trends in Total Station Technology
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Practice Questions
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What is the main advantage of robotic Total Stations?
💡 Hint: Think about how many people are needed on site.
Define reflectorless Total Stations.
💡 Hint: What type of measurement do they operate without?
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What feature allows a robotic Total Station to operate with a single person?
💡 Hint: Think about how many operators are required for traditional surveying.
True or False: Reflectorless Total Stations require a prism for accurate distance measurements.
💡 Hint: What do you know about reflectorless technology?
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where a surveyor needs to collect data on a remote mountain. Discuss how a robotic Total Station would optimize the process.
💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of reduced manpower.
Evaluate the potential safety enhancements brought by reflectorless Total Stations in civil engineering projects.
💡 Hint: Focus on the benefits of safety through technology.
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