1.15.7.b - Personal errors
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What is a personal error in surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about human-related factors.
Define sighting error.
💡 Hint: Consider how you look through the level.
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What causes personal errors in levelling?
💡 Hint: Consider who is operating the equipment.
Sighting errors can be minimized by:
💡 Hint: Recall how you align the staff with the level.
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You are conducting a leveling survey when a strong gust of wind causes your staff to sway. Describe the steps you can take to ensure accurate readings despite the conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how the environment might impact your work.
A colleague records measurements, flipping '9' to '6'. Discuss how you would confirm the accuracy of the data collected to ensure correct calculations.
💡 Hint: Think about verification processes in data collection.
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