Unit Summary. Unit Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EDM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about how distances are measured.

2. 2.

   List two components of a Total Station.

   Hint

   Consider what measurement tools are involved.

3. 3.

   What does EDM mean?

   • Electronic Distance Measuring
   • Electronic Distance Measurement
   • Electronic Data Measurement

   Hint

   Think about how we measure distances.

4. 4.

   True or False: GNSS is used only for navigation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader implications of GNSS.

5. 5.

   A survey is to be performed using a Total Station for a construction site. If errors arise due to atmospheric delays and multipath, what steps can be taken to mitigate these errors?

   Hint

   Think about how environmental factors play into measurement accuracy.

6. 6.

   Given a distance measured by EDM is 300.5m but adjusted for atmospheric conditions the value is 298.7m. What factors might contribute to the discrepancies in these values?

   Hint

   Consider the scientific principles behind measurement adjustments.