3.3.10.14. Height of standards error

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define height of standards error.

   Hint

   Think about what issues arise from misalignment.

2. 2.

   What is the first step to check for height of standards error?

   Hint

   Consider the position of the angle being checked.

3. 3.

   What is height of standards error associated with?

   • Error from misalignment
   • Type of measurement
   • Software issue

   Hint

   Consider what the term 'error' implies in this context.

4. 4.

   True or False: The height of standards error can be ignored once a survey is completed.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the need for accuracy in surveying.

5. 5.

   A surveyor measures the height of a mountain using a Total Station and gets different results while observing the same point from both faces of the instrument. Outline a procedure he can use to identify and rectify the height of standards error.

   Hint

   Consider each step carefully, ensuring that accuracy is the goal.

6. 6.

   You are part of a team surveying a new construction site. Describe how a misunderstanding regarding the height of standards error might affect project outcomes if proper checks aren’t made.

   Hint

   Think about how critical precise measurements are in construction.