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INTRODUCTION TO SURVEY

Definition of Survey

- Is an art of determining the positions


of points on or near the earth’s
surface. –

Errors
Is defined as the difference between the true
value and a measured value of a quantity.

Mistake
Also known as mishap. Done by the person.

Types of Errors Pacing


- Consists of counting the number of
Systematic Error steps or paces in a required distance.
One which will always have the same sign
and magnitude as long as as field conditions Pace Factor
remain constant and unchanged.

Accidental Error
These errors are purely accidental in
character.

Precision

Most Probable Value


Refers to a quantity which, based on
available data, has more chance of being
correct than has any other.
PACED DISTANCE (m)

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