Geodesy. Modern geodetic technique

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TOTAL STATION

TOTAL STATION

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Harry Williams, Cartography X Y Z NORTH EAST

Harry Williams, Cartography

X

Y

Z

NORTH

EAST

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The total station works by firing an infrared laser beam at

The total station works by firing an infrared laser beam at

a reflector mounted on a stadia rod. The distance between the total station and the reflector is calculated based on the time taken for the beam to reflect back to the total station.

reflector

Total stations were originally developed for the construction industry – e.g. surveying new roads, laying out building foundations, utility lines etc..

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Example based on UTM: NORTH ANGLE DISTANCE X Y TOTAL STATION:

Example based on UTM:

NORTH

ANGLE

DISTANCE

X

Y

TOTAL STATION: UTM = 3676595m N 672156m E
Y=150m; X=70m
UNKNOWN

POINT UTM=3676595 -150 3676445m N
672156 +70 672226m E
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Most total stations have the ability to record survey data as

Most total stations have the ability to record survey data as

a digital file, which can be imported to a PC-based GIS program.

MAP

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Why use a total station? 1. Field work is carried out

Why use a total station?

1. Field work is carried out

very fast.
2. Accuracy of measurement is high.
3. Manual errors involved in reading and recording are eliminated.
4. Calculation of coordinates is very fast and accurate. Even corrections for temperature and pressure are automatically made.
5. Computers can be employed for map making and plotting contour and cross-sections. Contour intervals and scales can be changed in no time.
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When do you use a total station? For mapping small areas

When do you use a total station?

For mapping small areas

(the range of a total station is around 2 miles or so – assuming you have good lines of sight). A good example would be mapping an archaeological dig site.
There are many other applications in earth science that require great accuracy e.g. monitoring cliff erosion, glacier movement, changes in beach profiles, sand dune movement.. and so on.
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Comparison of total station and GPS

Comparison of total station and GPS

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SMART STATION Benefits of SmartStation: ■ Control points are not needed;

SMART STATION

Benefits of SmartStation:
■ Control points are not needed;

No awkward traversing required;
■ Consistent high accuracy;
■ Complete survey quicker;
■ Traversing skills not required;
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Robotic total stations Allows the operator to control the instrument from

Robotic total stations

Allows the operator to control the instrument from a

distance via remote control
This elliminates the need of an assistant staf member, as the operator holds the reflector and controls the total station from the observed point