1.15.7.a - Instrumental errors
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What is an instrumental error in leveling?
💡 Hint: Think about what can go wrong with tools.
Name one cause of instrumental error.
💡 Hint: Consider equipment you use for measuring.
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What is an instrumental error?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of equipment in measurements.
True or False: A perfectly centered bubble ensures accurate readings.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the bubble is off center.
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You're conducting a survey and discover your level tube's bubble isn't properly centered. Discuss how you would recalibrate the instrument and what steps you would take to ensure accuracy.
💡 Hint: Think about the workflow: what adjustments do you always need to do?
After completing a survey, you find that the leveling staff was not standard. How might this affect the results, and what steps could you take to mitigate future errors?
💡 Hint: What preventive measures can you put in place for future operations?
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