3.3.7.3. Get the 3-D coordinates

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a total station used for?

   Hint

   Think about what measuring tools use angles.

2. 2.

   Name one application of total stations

   Hint

   Consider where precision measurements are needed.

3. 3.

   What types of distances can total stations measure?

   • Vertical and Slant
   • Horizontal and Slant
   • Horizontal
   • Vertical
   • and Slope

   Hint

   Remember what measurements total stations are designed to provide.

4. 4.

   True or False: Total stations can measure only horizontal angles.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the functions of the instrument.

5. 5.

   Imagine a construction project with complex terrain where traditional surveying methods may fail. Justify why you would recommend using a total station, considering the challenges involved.

   Hint

   Refer to the benefits of total stations over traditional methods.

6. 6.

   In an ongoing excavation project, the team needs to create a detailed map of the site using a total station. Describe the process they would follow from the setup to obtaining the 3-D coordinates.

   Hint

   Think about the steps involved in using a total station effectively in a field scenario.