Practice Total Station And Gps Surveying (5) - Total Station and GPS Surveying

Practice: Total Station and GPS Surveying

Lesson 5Total Station and GPS Surveying

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Question 1.
What does a Total Station measure?
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Think about what tools combine to form a Total Station.
Question 2.
Name one component of a GPS system.
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Consider the segments of the GPS system.
3Question 3.
What does a Total Station combine?
- A mirror and a compass
- Theodolite
- EDM
- and microprocessor
- Laser and GPS
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Consider the fundamental components of surveying.
4Question 4.
True or False: GPS surveying can be performed in all weather conditions.
- True
- False
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Think about GPS reliability in different weather scenarios.
Question 5.
A surveyor needs to determine the location of a new highway using both Total Station and GPS methods. Explain the advantages of using both methods together.
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Reflect on how they complement each other in various applications.
Question 6.
Calculate the position of a point using GPS data from four satellites if the distances to the satellites are 10, 15, 20, and 25 km. Describe the trilateration process used.
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Think of how the spheres created by the satellites define your position.

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