3.3.2. Steps involved in Total Station surveying

Try these first

1. 1.

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

   Hint

   Think about what would happen if it were unstable.

2. 2.

   Describe the role of optical plummet first setup.

   Hint

   What tool do we use to keep the instrument directly above the point?

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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?