3.3.2 - Steps involved in Total Station surveying
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What is the purpose of fixing the Total Station on a tripod?
💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if it were unstable.
Describe the role of optical plummet first setup.
💡 Hint: What tool do we use to keep the instrument directly above the point?
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What is the first step in the Total Station setup?
💡 Hint: Consider which step ensures everything else is accurate.
True or False: Leveling the Total Station is only necessary for horizontal measurements.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the instrument is tilted.
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If a surveyor sets up a Total Station but does not level it correctly, how would this impact subsequent angle measurements? Explain mathematically using a hypothetical degree error.
💡 Hint: Try to visualize or sketch a scenario where your lines of sight are skewed due to improper leveling.
In a scenario where five prisms are used for surveying a rectangular field, how would the surveyor ensure data integrity across all prisms?
💡 Hint: What consistent checks can you implement for verification?
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