3.3.7.4 - Locate points at pre-determined distance
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What is a total station used for?
💡 Hint: Think of what instruments are used in modern surveying.
Name one benefit of using a total station in surveying.
💡 Hint: Consider how accuracy impacts surveying outcomes.
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What does a total station measure?
💡 Hint: Consider all the functions of a total station.
True or False: A total station can only be used in open areas.
💡 Hint: Think about what external factors affect measuring devices.
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In a construction project, a surveyor needs to determine boundary points for a plot that has uneven terrain and some tree coverage. Discuss how the total station can be effectively used in this scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider terrain impacts on visibility and signal.
You are given a task to survey a new urban area using total stations. List the potential challenges you might face and how to address them.
💡 Hint: Think about both environment and equipment challenges.
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