3.3.10.14 - Height of standards error
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Define height of standards error.
💡 Hint: Think about what issues arise from misalignment.
What is the first step to check for height of standards error?
💡 Hint: Consider the position of the angle being checked.
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What is height of standards error associated with?
💡 Hint: Consider what the term 'error' implies in this context.
True or False: The height of standards error can be ignored once a survey is completed.
💡 Hint: Think about the need for accuracy in surveying.
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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.
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.
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