Practice Errors In Edm Measurements (3.2.5) - Modern Field Survey Systems

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Question 1.
What are personal errors in EDM measurements?
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Think about how a surveyor sets up and measures.
Question 2.
List one example of instrumental errors.
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Consider what can go wrong with the EDM itself.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a type of instrumental error in EDM measurements?
- Personal mistakes
- Calibration errors
- Environmental influences
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Focus on errors that relate directly to the EDM.
4Question 4.
True or False: Personal errors cannot be minimized.
- True
- False
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Think about how practices can improve accuracy.
Question 5.
You are surveying in conditions where the atmospheric pressure is fluctuating rapidly. List the steps you would take to mitigate the effect of atmospheric errors during your EDM measurements.
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Think about your preparation and adjustments needed.
Question 6.
During a survey, you observe that cyclic errors seem to fluctuate with distance. How could you address this issue in practice?
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Consider how frequencies affect your measurements.

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