Practice Total Stations (3.3) - Modern Field Survey Systems

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Question 1.
What is a Total Station?
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Think about what instruments surveyors use.
Question 2.
Name one component of a Total Station.
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It's something that holds the Total Station.
3Question 3.
What measurement does a Total Station provide?
- Distance only
- Angle only
- Both Distance and Angle
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Consider what the Total Station combines.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reflectorless Total Stations require a prism for measurement.
- True
- False
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What does 'reflectorless' imply?
Question 5.
A surveyor needs to measure a distance of 150 meters using a Total Station but there are obstructions. How could using a reflectorless Total Station help in this scenario?
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Consider the advantages of not having to place a prism.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential error sources when using a Total Station in an urban environment with multiple buildings.
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Think about how the surroundings can influence measurements.

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