3.3.10.8 - Pointing errors
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What are pointing errors?
💡 Hint: Think about the mistakes that occur during aiming.
Give an example of an environmental factor affecting a Total Station.
💡 Hint: Consider physical barriers that obstruct sight.
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What are pointing errors caused by?
💡 Hint: Focus on human errors in surveying processes.
True or False: Averaging observations can reduce the impact of pointing errors.
💡 Hint: Think about how averaging improves accuracy.
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In a surveying task, a student consistently records a target's location with a deviation of +/- 2 meters due to pointing errors. Explain how the averaging method could improve the reliability of the collected data.
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple data points impact overall accuracy.
A survey team inadvertently sets up their Total Station in a location exposed to harsh sunlight. Describe the potential pointing errors that could arise and propose a practical solution.
💡 Hint: Think about temperature effects on equipment and optics.
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