Geodetic Engineer Board Practice Exam

The value of 0.2mm in the accuracy statement of an electronic total station represents a distance-dependent constant. This means that the specified accuracy is influenced by the measurement distance and relates directly to how measurements may vary depending on that distance.

In geodetic applications, precision is critical, and total stations provide measurements that can be affected by the distance to the target point. The accuracy coherence typically defined in millimeters denotes the best-case scenario under optimal conditions, and as the distance increases, the potential for error may likewise increase. Thus, a distance-dependent accuracy statement helps users understand how the device's performance can be expected to behave across varying distances.

The other types of constants mentioned do not address this aspect of accuracy in relation to measurement distance. For instance, factory constants are specific calibrations determined during manufacturing, user constants may pertain to settings adjusted by the operator, and prism constants relate to the specific characteristics of prisms used in total station measurements. However, none of these directly tie the measurement accuracy to distance as the distance-dependent constant does.