1.15.6.c - Fly levelling
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Practice Questions
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Define what a benchmark is in surveying.
💡 Hint: Think about what we use as a standard reference in measurements.
What does a back sight reading represent?
💡 Hint: Remember the sequence in which we take readings.
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What is the purpose of fly levelling?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the need for distant connections in surveying.
True or False: Fly levelling needs to establish a temporary benchmark at the survey site.
💡 Hint: Think about what occurs at the survey site.
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A surveyor is tasked with fly levelling a new area where no benchmarks exist nearby. Describe the steps they would follow from the beginning to establish temporary benchmarks.
💡 Hint: Think about each individual step taken and what readings indicate.
In a fly levelling operation, the surveyor measures elevations that seem inconsistent. What might cause these discrepancies, and how could they address them?
💡 Hint: Reflect on both equipment and technique as factors of accuracy.
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