3.2.5 - Errors in EDM measurements
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What are personal errors in EDM measurements?
💡 Hint: Think about how a surveyor sets up and measures.
List one example of instrumental errors.
💡 Hint: Consider what can go wrong with the EDM itself.
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Which of the following is a type of instrumental error in EDM measurements?
💡 Hint: Focus on errors that relate directly to the EDM.
True or False: Personal errors cannot be minimized.
💡 Hint: Think about how practices can improve accuracy.
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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.
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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