Practice Common Field Problems And Troubleshooting (12.16)

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Question 1.
What should you do if you are not getting a distance reading?
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Think about alignment and instruments settings.
Question 2.
Name one cause of angle errors in Total Station measurements.
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Consider the instrument’s setup.
3Question 3.
What might cause a Total Station to have no distance reading?
- Prism misalignment
- Battery failure
- Low memory
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What affects accuracy in distance measurement?
4Question 4.
Angle errors are often due to what?
- True
- False
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Recall the setup process of the Total Station.
Question 5.
A surveyor receives a reading that fluctuates wildly. What could be the causes and how might you resolve them?
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Assess both equipment and environmental conditions.
Question 6.
While working in a rugged terrain, a surveyor consistently receives inaccurate measurements. Identify potential issues and remediation steps.
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Consider how terrain might impact equipment setup.

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