1.4 - Example 1.22: Calculation of Tacheometric Constants
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What does 'D' represent in the tacheometric formula?
💡 Hint: Think about what we are trying to calculate in tacheometry.
What are the two constants used in the tacheometry?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula D = KS + C and identify the constants.
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What is 'K' in the tacheometry formula?
💡 Hint: Consider what multiplication factor affects the distance measurement.
True or False: The constant 'C' accounts for the physical height of the staff.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of 'C' and its role in the formula.
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Calculate the values of 'K' and 'C' if given the horizontal distances of 30 m and 80 m, with stadia readings of 1.5, 2.3, and 1.8, 2.2 respectively.
💡 Hint: It's crucial to perform algebraic manipulations correctly!
Explain how any error in the stadia readings would impact the calculation of distance using calculated K and C values.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the concept of feedback from reading errors.
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