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Steps involved in Total Station surveying

3.3.2 - Steps involved in Total Station surveying

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of fixing the Total Station on a tripod?

💡 Hint: Think about what would happen if it were unstable.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What is the first step in the Total Station setup?

Aligning the prism
Fixing the instrument on a tripod
Measuring the height

💡 Hint: Consider which step ensures everything else is accurate.

Question 2

True or False: Leveling the Total Station is only necessary for horizontal measurements.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the instrument is tilted.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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