When using a total station to set out a point P whose coordinates (N, E) are known, and the instrument is set up at station A with known coordinates, which input is NOT required?
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Coordinates of instrument station A
Coordinates of reference station B (backsight)
Coordinates of point P to be set out
The weight of the total station
Correct Answer
D. The weight of the total station
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Total station setting out: input instrument station coordinates, backsight to reference station B (to orient the horizontal circle), then key in coordinates of P. The instrument computes the required horizontal angle and distance to P. The surveyor rotates to the computed bearing and measures the computed distance.
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