1.15.7 - Different types of errors
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What is an instrumental error in surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment’s condition.
Define personal error.
💡 Hint: Consider human factors in surveying.
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Which type of error arises from equipment malfunction?
💡 Hint: Think about errors connected to the gear.
True or False: Personal errors can be eliminated completely.
💡 Hint: Consider human elements in measurement.
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If a surveyor records staff readings of 5.0m and 4.8m over a distance of 200 meters, what instrumental error factors might affect the final elevation measurements?
💡 Hint: Think about both equipment and environment.
Discuss the impact of personal errors on a significant surveying project, considering all potential human factors involved.
💡 Hint: Consider how human oversight might occur during surveying.
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