Practice Methods Of Plane Tabling (1.17.2) - Plane Tabling

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Question 1.
What tool is used for levelling the plane table?
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Think of how we ensure surfaces are flat.
Question 2.
What is centring used for?
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It's related to alignment.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in using a plane table?
- Centring
- Levelling
- Orienting
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Think about the importance of a flat surface.
4Question 4.
True or False: The intersection method requires three stations to locate an object.
- True
- False
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Recall how triangulation works.
Question 5.
You are tasked with using the intersection method to locate a distant tower. You position two survey stations and measure angles to the tower. How would you plot the tower's position on your map?
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Think about triangulation – one point, two angles.
Question 6.
Given a scenario where you need to survey a dense forest area, which method would you use and why? Explain your reasoning.
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Consider what type of environment you're working in.

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