The 'total station' combines which instruments into one?
Choose the correct answer
Level + compass only
Electronic theodolite + EDM (distance measurement) + onboard computer for automatic coordinate calculation
GPS + drone
Planimeter + compass
Correct Answer
B. Electronic theodolite + EDM (distance measurement) + onboard computer for automatic coordinate calculation
Why is this the answer?
Total Station = Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) + Electronic Theodolite + onboard computer. Measures: horizontal and vertical angles + slant distance; computes horizontal distance, vertical difference (ΔH), and coordinates (N, E, elevation) automatically. Stores data electronically. Replaced the combination of separate theodolite + chain/tape in most modern surveys.
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