1.17.2 - Methods of plane tabling
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What tool is used for levelling the plane table?
💡 Hint: Think of how we ensure surfaces are flat.
What is centring used for?
💡 Hint: It's related to alignment.
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What is the first step in using a plane table?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of a flat surface.
True or False: The intersection method requires three stations to locate an object.
💡 Hint: Recall how triangulation works.
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You are tasked with using the intersection method to locate a distant tower. You position two survey stations and measure angles to the tower. How would you plot the tower's position on your map?
💡 Hint: Think about triangulation – one point, two angles.
Given a scenario where you need to survey a dense forest area, which method would you use and why? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of environment you're working in.
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