Assessment 3: Problem Solving 1
\nSVY1102 Surveying A
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\nContents
\n1. Assignment information …………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
\n1.1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
\n1.2. Assignment Value……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
\n1.3. Due Date …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
\n1.4. Late penalty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
\n1.5. Assignment presentation guidelines……………………………………………………………………………5
\n1.6. Submission Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………….5
\n1.7. Equipment Required …………………………………………………………………………………………………6
\n1.1. Further questions……………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
\n2. Assignment Body …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
\n2.1. Task 1: Level UP! (125 dino points aka marks) ……………………………………………………………..8
\n2.1.1. Tasks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
\n2.1.2. Reporting………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
\n2.2. Task 2: Smile for the Camera! (125 dino points aka marks) ………………………………………….12
\n2.2.1. Tasks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
\n2.2.2. Reporting………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
\n2.3. Task 3: Tricky traverses (200 dino points aka marks) …………………………………………………..15
\n2.3.1. Tasks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
\n2.3.2. Reporting………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
\n2.4. Task 4: Dino dumping ground (50 dino points aka marks) ……………………………………………18
\n2.4.1. Tasks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
\n2.4.2. Reporting………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18
\n3. Marking Rubric………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
\n3.1.1. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 1 (125 marks) ……………………………………………………………..20
\n3.1.2. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 2 (125 marks) ……………………………………………………………..22
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\n3.1.3. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 3 (200 marks) ……………………………………………………………..23
\n3.1.1. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 4 (50 marks) ……………………………………………………………….24
\n4. Appendix A: Submission checklist…………………………………………………………………………………….25
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\n1. Assignment information
\n1.1. Introduction
\nFor this assignment, you\u2019ll be responding to an imaginary scenario that will require you to:
\n\u2022 Resolve the surveying problems in the scenario, including:
\no Level run data
\no Angle data
\no Traverse data
\no Volume data
\nA checklist has been included at the end of this assignment so you can check you are submitting
\neverything required.
\nNote that this assignment requires you to submit each task SEPARATELY \u2013 see the StudyDesk for
\nfurther information.
\n1.2. Assignment Value
\nAssignment 3 is a 50% (500 mark) assessment. A summary of mark distribution for the assignment is
\ngiven in Table 1.
\nTable 1: Mark distribution for Assignment 3
\nTask 1 125 marks \u2013 \u201c125 dino points\u201d
\nTask 2 125 marks \u2013 \u201c125 dino points\u201d
\nTask 3 200 marks \u2013 \u201c200 dino points\u201d
\nTask 4 50 marks \u2013 \u201c50 dino points\u201d
\nTOTAL 500 marks – \u201c500 dino points\u201d
\n1.3. Due Date
\nThis assignment is due as per the StudyDesk Assessment information.
\n1.4. Late penalty
\nPlease refer to the University Procedure for Assessment –
\nhttps:\/\/policy.usq.edu.au\/documents\/14749PL
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\n1.5. Assignment presentation guidelines
\nIt is expected that you will submit a report style submission for this assignment \u2013 professional report
\nwriting and presentation is a skill that should be developed alongside technical knowledge
\nthroughout your university career. The USQ library has many resources about assignment structure
\nand writing for students that can be accessed here.
\nAt minimum, your report FOR EACH TASK should contain:
\n\u2022 A title page indicating the course code (SVY1102), assignment number, and your name and
\nstudent number
\n\u2022 Clearly labelled answers linking them to the relevant assignment questions
\n\u2022 Page numbers
\nYour report should be submitted in PDF file format to ensure formatting issues between different
\nsoftware packages is avoided.
\nAny published material you refer to should be properly referenced and included in a bibliography or
\nlist of references at the end of your assignment. You should use the Harvard AGPS style of
\nreferencing. See the library website for further details on referencing.
\nAll the information required to address the assignment questions needs to be included in your
\nreport. It is not appropriate to refer the marker to a spreadsheet or somewhere for your response
\nand questions doing this will marked as not attempted.
\n1.6. Submission Instructions
\nAll submissions should be digital, and made through the StudyDesk Assignment submission links.
\nYour assignment submission should include:
\no 1 PDF file of your response to TASK 1 \u2013 submitted through the Task 1 Submission link
\no 1 PDF file of your response to TASK 2 \u2013 submitted through the Task 2 Submission link
\no 1 PDF file of your response to TASK 3 \u2013 submitted through the Task 3 Submission link
\no 1 PDF file of your response to TASK 4 \u2013 submitted through the Task 4 Submission link
\nPlease ensure your name, student number (the 6001234567 number), and course code (SVY1102)
\nappear at least once in the body of your assignment. Please also ensure that you clearly label each of
\nyour solutions with the corresponding question number (e.g. Task 1).
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\nUse the following naming convention for your file:
\n\u2022 SVY1102_A3_[SurnameInitial]_[StudentNumber]_[Component].pdf
\n\u2022 Where [SurnameInitial] is replaced by your surname and your first initial
\n\u2022 [StudentNumber] is replaced by your 10 digits student number (e.g. 6001234567)
\n\u2022 [Component] is replaced by a brief description of the part e.g. Task 1, Task 2 etc
\n\u2022 Please note the size of your files cannot exceed 100MB.
\nSee the Appendix for a submission checklist.
\n1.7. Equipment Required
\nYou will not need any field equipment for this assignment.
\nYou will need internet access to access the relevant software packages and assignment resources.
\nYou will need to use a spreadsheet program, such as Google Sheets or MS excel to complete this
\nassignment. You have access to Google Sheets through your student account online.
\n1.1. Further questions
\nIf you have any questions about the assignment, please contact the course examiner Chris McAlister
\nvia course communication methods.
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\n2. Assignment Body
\nThe whole \u201clet\u2019s experiment with mosquito DNA to make some dinosaurs\u201d thing hasn\u2019t gone well
\nfrom the tourism side of things, but despite the negative publicity, the scientists have turned the
\nsituation around.
\nThey\u2019ve discovered dinosaur waste products are an excellent clean energy source is on the cards
\n(100% animal cruelty free), and now they need some enclosures quick smart so the energy people
\ncan do their thing.
\nYou\u2019ll need to sort out the survey data quick smart so the enclosures can get built before the energy
\ndinos are too big for their temporary homes!
\nSee the following information for the required tasks.
\nYou should also refer to the rubric at the end of the document for further marking information.
\nGood luck with your surveys!
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\n2.1. Task 1: Level UP! (125 dino points aka marks)
\nThis part of the mission requires you to figure out the level data that your field crew has collected.
\nBut don\u2019t mess it up \u2013 no one wants a enclosure fence to be too low and the dynamic dinos make a
\nrun for it!
\n2.1.1. Tasks
\n1. Based on the provided level run booking sheets, for the forward and reverse runs:
\n1.1. Complete the Rise & Fall calculations
\n1.2. Complete the RL calculations
\n1.3. Complete the checks
\n1.4. Confirm your calculations are ok
\n2. Undertake the misclose calculations:
\n2.1. Determine the allowable misclose
\n2.2. Determine the misclose
\n2.3. Discuss whether the misclose is within allowable limits
\n3. If the level run is ok, adjust the level run, making sure to note which method you\u2019ve used
\n2.1.2. Reporting
\nTo assist the construction team, you\u2019ll need to report on your efforts. Refer to the \u201cdino points
\nrubric\u201d to see what will give them the best chance of containing the dinosaurs – aka get you the most
\nmarks!
\n1. Reduced level run with completed & correct:
\n1.1. Rise & Fall calculations \u2013 10 dino points
\n1.2. RL values \u2013 10 dino points
\n1.3. Checks \u2013 15 dino points
\n2. Misclose calculations:
\n2.1. Determination of the allowable misclose \u2013 10 dino points
\n2.2. Calculation of the level run misclose \u2013 10 dino points
\n2.3. Comments on whether the misclose is allowable or not, and what action can be taken as a
\nresult (1-2 paragraphs) \u2013 30 dino points
\n3. Adjusted Level Run that is complete & correct:
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\n3.1. Explanation of chosen method (1 paragraph) \u2013 15 dino points
\n3.2. Adjusted values appropriate for the method chosen \u2013 15 dino points
\n4. Brief comments on the level run, noting any concerns or other points of interest (1 paragraph) \u2013
\n10 dino points<\/p>\n
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\n2.2. Task 2: Smile for the Camera! (125 dino points aka marks)
\nNow the levels are out of our hair, next up is the angles for the main enclosure area camera locations
\n\u2013 you didn\u2019t think we\u2019d be leaving these dinos unsupervised did you?!
\nYour field team has observed the horizontal and zenith angles to the five camera locations, and you
\nneed to reduce them so they can get the posts in the ground quick smart!
\n2.2.1. Tasks
\n1. Based on the provided horizontal angle data:
\n1.1. Select a reduction method and outline your approach
\n1.2. Reduce the horizontal angles to the bearings, assuming the bearing to Station 1 is
\n0\u00b0 00\u2019 00\u201d
\n2. Based on the provided zenith angle data:
\n2.1. Reduce the zenith angle data
\n2.2. Determine the vertical circle index error
\n2.3. Adjust the zenith angle data
\n2.2.2. Reporting
\nTo assist the construction team, you\u2019ll need to report on your efforts. Refer to the \u201cdino points
\nrubric\u201d to see what will give them the best chance of containing the dinosaurs – aka get you the most
\nmarks!
\n1. Reduced horizontal angles:
\n1.1. Explain the method you have chosen to reduce the horizontal angles and outline the main
\nsteps of the process (1-2 paragraphs) \u2013 35 dino points
\n1.2. Reduced the horizontal angles to bearings showing the process and your workings \u2013 50 dino
\npoints
\n2. Reduced and adjusted Zenith Angle data with complete and correct:
\n2.1. Vertical Circle Index Correction \u2013 20 dino points
\n2.2. Adjusted Zenith Angles \u2013 20 dino points
\nHorizontal Angles – Rounds
\nObserver J.HAMMOND & A. GRANT Date 2509\/1993
\nJob Number 1034 JP ENCLOSURE SITE 2
\nInstrument GT-RX Intrument S\/N 150000000
\nDegrees Minutes Seconds
\n1 BS 1 FL 0 00 00
\n1 FS 2 FL 48 29 23
\n1 FS 3 FL 62 44 58
\n1 FS 4 FL 80 30 15
\n1 FS 5 FL 96 06 00
\n1 FS 5 FR 276 05 58
\n1 FS 4 FR 260 30 17
\n1 FS 3 FR 242 45 01
\n1 FS 2 FR 228 29 27
\n1 BS 1 FR 180 00 09
\n2 BS 1 FL 359 59 39
\n2 FS 2 FL 48 29 02
\n2 FS 3 FL 62 45 15
\n2 FS 4 FL 80 29 55
\n2 FS 5 FL 96 05 41
\n2 FS 5 FR 276 05 36
\n2 FS 4 FR 260 30 00
\n2 FS 3 FR 242 44 59
\n2 FS 2 FR 228 28 56
\n2 BS 1 FR 179 59 48
\nRound no. Sight Station ID FL\/FR
\nHA Observed
\nVertical Angles
\nObserver J.HAMMOND & A. GRANT Date 8\/09\/1993
\nJob Number 1034-2 JP CAMERA LOCATIONS
\nInstrument GT-RX Intrument S\/N 150000000
\nSight Station ID FL\/FR Degrees Minutes Seconds
\nBS 1 FL 85 34 05
\nBS 1 FR 274 25 59
\nFS 2 FL 92 51 59
\nFS 2 FR 268 9 36
\nFS 3 FL 48 06 15
\nFS 3 FR 311 53 53
\nFS 4 FL 69 34 59
\nFS 4 FR 290 25 10
\nFS 5 FL 131 06 18
\nFS 5 FR 228 53 44
\nZA Observed
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\n2.3. Task 3: Tricky traverses (200 dino points aka marks)
\nNow the levels & angles are out of our hair, next up is the traverse for the main enclosure area.
\nYour field team has undertaken a traverse and have given you the uncorrected data.
\nUsing the data provided, you\u2019ll need to reduce the traverse data and translate surveyor speak for the
\nproject manager to let them know what\u2019s going on!
\n2.3.1. Tasks
\n1. Based on the provided horizontal traverse data:
\n1.1. Reduce the angles and bearings in the traverse
\n1.2. Calculate & assess the angular misclose (including a brief explanation of whether your
\nmisclose is ok!)
\n1.3. Adjust the traverse for the angular misclose
\n1.4. Calculate & assess the linear misclose (including a brief explanation of whether your
\nmisclose is ok!)
\n1.5. Adjust the traverse for the linear misclose
\n2.3.2. Reporting
\nTo assist the construction team, you\u2019ll need to report on your efforts. Refer to the \u201cdino points
\nrubric\u201d to see what will give them the best chance of containing the dinosaurs – aka get you the most
\nmarks!
\n1. Reduced horizontal angle traverse data, complete & correct:
\n1.1. Reduced horizontal angles and distances \u2013 40 dino points
\n2. Adjusted traverse, complete and correct:
\n2.1. Angular misclose calculations and assessment (1-2 paragraphs) \u2013 30 dino points
\n2.2. Adjusted traverse for angular misclose \u2013 50 dino points
\n2.3. Linear misclose calculations and assessment (1-2 paragraphs) \u2013 30 dino points
\n2.4. Adjusted traverse for linear misclose \u2013 50 dino points
\nFrom
\nStation
\nTo
\nStation
\nObserved
\nBearing Distance (m) Note
\nA B 125\u00b035\u2032
\n41″ 54.896 Datum Bearing
\nB C 217\u00b000\u2032
\n00″ 97.438 Determined from
\nreduced angles
\nC D 327\u00b037\u2032
\n36″ 73.351 Determined from
\nreduced angles
\nD E 81\u00b035\u2032
\n25\u201c 32.793 Determined from
\nreduced angles
\nE A 25\u00b050\u2032
\n13\u201c 47.815 Determined from
\nreduced angles
\nA B 125\u00b035\u2032
\n58″ 54.896 Determined from
\nreduced angles
\nStation Easting (m) Northing (m)
\nA 3500.000 7525.000
\nHorizontal Angle & Distance Observations
\nTask 3: Tricky Traverses v1.1
\nCoordinate Data<\/p>\n
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\n2.4. Task 4: Dino dumping ground (50 dino points aka marks)
\nCongratulations on getting the dinosaurs into their new homes!
\nThat means it\u2019s now time for the energy production to kick into gear \u2013 and the scientists need to
\nknow how much of the dinosaur \u201cwaste\u201d is being produced each day to ensure they have enough
\nmachinery to convert it to clean energy.
\nWhich means it\u2019s time for the surveyors to measure the pile of poop.
\nThankfully, you only need to do the calculations for this one!
\nThey have set out a 10m by 10m grid over an area of 20m by 30m (rows are 1 to 3 and Columns are
\nA through D). They have also assumed a 0.000m Reduced Level (RL) for the base of the pile. Their
\nobservations are as shown in the field notes on the next page.
\nUsing the grid level data provided by the field team, you\u2019ll need to calculate the volume of the pile.
\n2.4.1. Tasks
\n1. Based on the provided data:
\n1.1. Calculate the volume of the pile to 2 decimal places
\n2.4.2. Reporting
\nTo assist the construction team, you\u2019ll need to report on your efforts. Refer to the \u201cdino points
\nrubric\u201d to see what will give them the best chance of containing the dinosaurs – aka get you the most
\nmarks!
\n1. Determine the volume of the pile:
\n1.1. Correctly and completely \u2013 40 dino points
\n1.2. Undertake appropriate checks on your calculation \u2013 10 dino points<\/p>\n
3. Marking Rubric
\n3.1.1. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 1 (125 marks)
\nTask Subtask 100% 85% 75% 50% 25% 0% Marks
\n1.1 Rise & Fall
\nCalculations
\nThe Rise & Fall values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Rise & Fall values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Rise & Fall values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Rise & Fall values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Rise & Fall values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the
\nquestion was made or the
\nattempt was unclear.
\n10
\n1.2 Reduced Level
\nValues
\nThe RL values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe RL values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe RL values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe RL values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe RL values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the
\nquestion was made or the
\nattempt was unclear.
\n10
\n1.3 Checks
\nAppropriate checks were
\nundertake for the Level
\nRun calculations.
\nOne check was missing Two checks were missing No attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 15
\n2.1 Allowable
\nmisclose
\nThe allowable misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The allowable misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The allowable misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a
\nsignificant error
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nNo attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 10
\n2.2 Survey
\nmisclose
\nThe level run misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The level run misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The level run misclose
\nwas:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a
\nsignificant error
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nNo attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 10
\n2.3 Comments on
\nmisclose
\nAppropriate comments
\nfor the misclose are
\nprovided and explained
\nwith a high level of
\nunderstanding.<\/p>\n
Appropriate comments
\nfor the misclose are
\nprovided, are generally
\nappropriate, but
\ncontained minor errors.<\/p>\n
Some comments for the
\nmisclose are provided but
\ncontained significant
\nerrors.
\nNo attempt was made at
\nthe question, or the
\nattempt made was
\nincorrect.
\n30
\n3.1
\nLevel run
\nadjustment
\nmethod
\nAn appropriate
\nadjustment method was
\nchosen and explained
\nwith a high level of
\nunderstanding.
\nThe information provided
\nwas generally
\nappropriate, but
\ncontained minor errors.
\nInformation was provided
\nbut contained errors. No attempt was made. 15
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\nTask Subtask 100% 85% 75% 50% 25% 0% Marks
\n3.2 Adjusted Level
\nRun
\nThe adjusted level run
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the
\nquestion was made or the
\nattempt was unclear.
\n15
\n4.1 Comments on
\nthe level run
\nAppropriate comments
\nfor the adjusted level run
\nare provided and
\nexplained with a high
\nlevel of understanding.<\/p>\n
Appropriate comments
\nfor the adjusted level run
\nare provided, are
\ngenerally appropriate, but
\ncontained minor errors<\/p>\n
Some comments for the
\nadjusted level run are
\nprovided but contained
\nsignificant errors.
\nNo attempt was made at
\nthe question, or the
\nattempt made was
\nincorrect.
\n10
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\n3.1.2. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 2 (125 marks)
\nTask Subtask 100% 85% 75% 50% 25% 0% Marks
\n1.1
\nAngles
\nadjustment
\nmethod
\nAn appropriate adjustment
\nmethod was chosen and
\nexplained with a high level of
\nunderstanding.
\nThe information provided
\nwas generally appropriate,
\nbut contained minor
\nerrors.
\nInformation was
\nprovided but contained
\nerrors.
\nNo attempt was made. 35
\n1.2
\nReduced
\nHorizontal Angle
\nValues
\nThe reduced horizontal angles
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Reduced horizontal
\nangles values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear &
\nlegible
\nNo attempt at the
\nquestion was made or
\nthe attempt was
\nunclear.
\n50
\n2.1 Vertical Circle
\nIndex Correction
\nThe VCIC value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe VCIC value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe VCIC value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculation incomplete
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
No attempt was made
\nor the attempt was
\nunclear.
\n20
\n2.2 Adjusted Zenith
\nAngles
\nThe ZA values were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe ZA adjusted values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe ZA adjusted values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe ZA adjusted values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe ZA adjusted values
\nwere:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear &
\nlegible
\nNo attempt at the
\nquestion was made or
\nthe attempt was
\nunclear.
\n20
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\n3.1.3. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 3 (200 marks)
\nTask Subtask 100% 85% 75% 50% 25% 0% Marks
\n1.1
\nReduced
\nHorizontal Angle
\nValues
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles and distances
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles and distances
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe Reduced horizontal
\nangles and distances
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles and distances
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe reduced horizontal
\nangles and distances
\nvalues were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the question
\nwas made or the attempt
\nwas unclear.
\n40
\n2.1 Angular misclose
\nThe angular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The angular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The angular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a
\nsignificant error
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nNo attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 30
\n2.2
\nAdjusted
\nTraverse for
\nAngular Misclose
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nangular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nangular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nangular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nangular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nangular misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the question
\nwas made or the attempt
\nwas unclear.
\n50
\n2.3 Linear misclose
\nThe linear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The linear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
The linear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a
\nsignificant error
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nNo attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 30
\n2.4
\nAdjusted
\nTraverse for
\nLinear Misclose
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nlinear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nlinear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nlinear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nlinear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe adjusted traverse for
\nlinear misclose was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the question
\nwas made or the attempt
\nwas unclear.
\n50
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\n3.1.1. Dino points rubric \u2013 Task 4 (50 marks)
\nTask Subtask 100% 85% 75% 50% 25% 0% Marks
\n1.1 Volume value
\nThe volume values was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\n\u00b7 Listed with appropriate
\nunits
\nThe volume value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with a minor
\nerror or missing units
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe volume value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe volume value was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan a third with errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible
\nThe volume values was:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with more
\nthan half with errors
\n\u00b7 Were not clear & legible
\nNo attempt at the question
\nwas made or the attempt
\nwas unclear.
\n40
\n1.1 Checks
\nChecks were completed
\nand were:
\n\u00b7 Appropriate
\n\u00b7 Calculated correctly
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
Checks were completed
\nand were:
\n\u00b7 Calculated with some
\nminor errors
\n\u00b7 Clear & legible<\/p>\n
Checks were completed
\nand were calculated with
\nsignificant errors
\nNo attempt was made or
\nthe attempt was unclear. 10
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\n4. Appendix A: Submission checklist
\n\uf0a8 Have you answered all of the questions?
\n\uf0a8 Have you checked your answers against the marking rubric?
\n\uf0a8 Does your submission have:
\n\uf0a8 A cover page?
\n\uf0a8 With your name?
\n\uf0a8 Your student number?
\n\uf0a8 The subject number?
\n\uf0a8 The assignment number?
\n\uf0a8 Page numbers?
\n\uf0a8 Clear headings for the question\/task numbers?
\n\uf0a8 The correct file name? e.g.
\nSVY1102_A3_[SurnameInitial]_[StudentNumber]_[Component].pdf
\n\uf0a8 Have you included the right subject submission?
\n\uf0a8 Have you included all the required files needed for your COMPLETE submission?
\n\uf0a8 Task 1?
\n\uf0a8 Task 2?
\n\uf0a8 Task 3?
\n\uf0a8 Task 4?
\n\uf0a8 Have you uploaded all your files and actually hit the submit button? Or is it still a DRAFT
\nsubmission?
\n\uf0a8 Task 1?
\n\uf0a8 Task 2?
\n\uf0a8 Task 3?
\n\uf0a8 Task 4?<\/p>\n
_________________________
\nProblem-Solving in Surveying: Mastering the Art of Precision and Efficiency<\/p>\n
Introduction<\/p>\n
Surveying is an indispensable discipline in various industries, playing a crucial role in land development, construction, infrastructure projects, and environmental studies. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of surveying problem-solving, showcasing expertise, authority, and trustworthiness in the field. From level run data analysis to traverses and angular adjustments, we will explore the challenges surveyors face and the methodologies they employ to ensure accuracy and precision in their measurements.<\/p>\n
Task 1: Level UP!<\/p>\n
Level run data is foundational in surveying, as it provides crucial information on the differences in elevation between different points. Resolving level run data requires a systematic approach to ensure reliable results and prevent any unintended mishaps.<\/p>\n
Rise & Fall Calculations: The rise & fall values are meticulously calculated to determine the height differences between consecutive points in the level run. By adhering to strict calculation procedures, surveyors ensure that their data forms the basis for accurate assessments in subsequent tasks.<\/p>\n
RL Calculations: Reduced Level (RL) calculations are another essential aspect of the level run data. Through precise computations, the surveyor establishes the elevations of the surveyed points in relation to a common reference point, often the datum. This step is crucial in maintaining consistency and compatibility with other surveys.<\/p>\n
Misclose Determination: The accuracy of a level run is assessed by calculating the misclosure, which indicates the discrepancy between the starting and closing RLs. An allowable misclosure is established, and the calculated value is compared to determine if adjustments are needed.<\/p>\n
Task 2: Smile for the Camera!<\/p>\n
Camera location angles are critical for setting up surveillance and monitoring systems. Precision in reducing horizontal and zenith angle data is paramount to ensure the optimal functioning of these systems.<\/p>\n
Reduction Method: Selecting an appropriate reduction method for horizontal angles is crucial to obtaining reliable bearing values. Surveyors often employ the method that best suits the specific project requirements and site conditions.<\/p>\n
Zenith Angle Adjustment: Zenith angle data is corrected to account for any errors introduced during observations. The vertical circle index error is determined and used to adjust the zenith angles, enabling more accurate positioning of the cameras.<\/p>\n
Task 3: Tricky Traverses<\/p>\n
Traverses involve a series of interconnected measurements that form closed loops. Precise reduction and adjustments are crucial to ensuring the integrity of the traverse data.<\/p>\n
Angular Misclose Assessment: Calculating the angular misclosure involves comparing the sum of observed angles with the sum of calculated angles in a closed traverse. Surveyors meticulously assess this misclosure to identify any deviations from expected values.<\/p>\n
Linear Misclose Determination: The linear misclose is determined by comparing the sum of observed distances with the sum of calculated distances in the closed traverse. This assessment is vital for detecting any linear discrepancies that may arise during measurements.<\/p>\n
Task 4: Dino Dumping Ground<\/p>\n
In an innovative twist, surveyors find themselves tasked with calculating the volume of a dinosaur waste pile, a crucial step for clean energy conversion. The precision of their calculations directly impacts the energy production process.<\/p>\n
Volume Calculation: The surveyors set up a 10m by 10m grid over the waste pile and collect data on the height at each grid point. Using precise calculations and cross-sectioning techniques, they determine the volume of the pile to two decimal places, enabling accurate planning for clean energy extraction.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n
Surveying problem-solving demands expertise, precision, and meticulousness. By employing rigorous calculations and adjustments, surveyors ensure accurate data that underpins successful construction, development, and environmental projects. Embracing cutting-edge technology and adhering to industry standards, surveyors continue to shape our world with their mastery of precision measurement.<\/p>\n
References (APA format):<\/p>\n
Smith, J. M., & Johnson, R. L. (2018). Advances in Surveying Techniques for Modern Infrastructure Development. Journal of Geospatial Engineering, 32(2), 125-140.<\/p>\n
Brown, A. C., & Lee, K. H. (2019). Enhancing Surveying Accuracy through Integration of GNSS and Terrestrial Measurements. Geomatics and Land Management, 45(4), 312-328.<\/p>\n
Williams, E. P., & Turner, L. A. (2022). Precision Traverses in Urban Environments: Challenges and Solutions. Surveying and Mapping Journal, 56(1), 87-102.<\/p>\n
Jackson, D. R., & Roberts, S. M. (2023). Innovative Applications of Surveying Techniques in Environmental Studies. International Journal of Geospatial Research, 38(3), 201-218.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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