Practice Working Principle of Total Station - 12.2 | 12. Total Station Surveys | Geo Informatics
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12.2 - Working Principle of Total Station

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does EDM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what helps measure the distance to a target.

Question 2

Easy

Name the two basic measurements that Total Stations use.

💡 Hint: Recall the components of Total Stations.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of a Total Station?

  • To measure time
  • To compute coordinates
  • To draw maps

💡 Hint: Consider what a surveyor primarily needs from a Total Station.

Question 2

True or False: A Total Station uses acoustic waves to measure distance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the technology used for measurement.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A surveyor measures a distance of 150m with a vertical angle of 60 degrees and a horizontal angle of 30 degrees. Compute the coordinates for X, Y, Z.

💡 Hint: Break down the calculation step by step and use trigonometric tables or calculators.

Question 2

Discuss how inaccuracies in angle measurement might affect the overall surveying process and provide at least two solutions to mitigate these issues.

💡 Hint: Consider ways experienced surveyors prevent errors during measurements.

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