Practice Errors in EDM measurements - 3.2.5 | 3. Modern Field Survey Systems | Surveying and Geomatics
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Errors in EDM measurements

3.2.5 - Errors in EDM measurements

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are personal errors in EDM measurements?

💡 Hint: Think about how a surveyor sets up and measures.

Question 2 Easy

List one example of instrumental errors.

💡 Hint: Consider what can go wrong with the EDM itself.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a type of instrumental error in EDM measurements?

Personal mistakes
Calibration errors
Environmental influences

💡 Hint: Focus on errors that relate directly to the EDM.

Question 2

True or False: Personal errors cannot be minimized.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how practices can improve accuracy.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are surveying in conditions where the atmospheric pressure is fluctuating rapidly. List the steps you would take to mitigate the effect of atmospheric errors during your EDM measurements.

💡 Hint: Think about your preparation and adjustments needed.

Challenge 2 Hard

During a survey, you observe that cyclic errors seem to fluctuate with distance. How could you address this issue in practice?

💡 Hint: Consider how frequencies affect your measurements.

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