Practice Tilting Axis or Tilt Error - 3.3.10.4 | 3. Smart Stations | Surveying and Geomatics
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3.3.10.4 - Tilting Axis or Tilt Error

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is tilt error?

💡 Hint: Think about how alignment affects measurements.

Question 2

Easy

Why is calibration important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if instruments aren't accurate.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What effect does tilt error have on the Total Station measurements?

  • No effect on measurements
  • Inaccuracy in horizontal readings
  • Inaccuracy in vertical readings

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the alignment isn't right.

Question 2

True or False: Tilt error can be corrected by measuring on both faces of the instrument.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if averaging data would help.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction survey on a hillside led to tilt error being discovered after the measurements were taken. Describe the impact this might have on future construction stages.

💡 Hint: Consider how precision is critical in construction.

Question 2

Calculate the angular discrepancy introduced by a tilt error that measures 2 degrees off when set to an angle of 45 degrees. How would this affect horizontal measurements?

💡 Hint: Think about the geometric relationships in surveying.

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