Total station a total station integrates the functions of a theodolitefor measuring angles, an edm for measuring distances, digital data and information recording. Limits of survey total station total stations represent a different problem. After a few seconds the display should have 0 set displayed on the screen. For example, the application of traversing and combined networks in control surveys covering large areas is commonplace. Here you can download the free lecture notes of surveying pdf notes, materials with multiple file links to download. Download that startup guide to learn more about how to use it in the classroom. The term recycled plastic lumber rpl may also be applied to this product category, as the most common material used in the manufacture of plastic lumber,highdensity polyethylene hdpe, is obtained from the recycling of postconsumer waste such as milk jugs and detergent bottles read this topic. Setting up the total station the total station needs to be levelled and set up over the point p1 which i am going to call a, i am using a because i did not know that in the total station, to change from characters to numbers you need to press the shift button. Also, and obviously, you need to be able to see p2 from p1. The approach to the subject was to examine measurements made with various prism setups. Analysis of survey point displacements using total station. Therefore, for elevation critical data, total station measurements should not exceed 600 feet from the instrument. The total station has come a long way in terms of its technological complexities.
Examples of total stations are the nikon dtm 801, topcon and geodimeter400 series examples of usage general purpose angle and distance measurements. Sep, 2016 the total station has come a long way in terms of its technological complexities. Total station setup and operation university of south alabama. Total station full information free notes pdf download. Total station terutama cocok untuk survey topografi dimana surveyor membutuhkan posisi x,y,z dari sejumlah detail yang cukup banyak. It is also integrated with microprocessor, electronic data collector and storage system. Among other information, the manual contains basic instructions for operation of the instrument and describes recommended servicing and adjusting methods. Edm theodolite auto leveler microprocessor with specific memory batteryspare which works about 5 working hours about 100 models were released till now bydifferent firms. A behind the scenes look at the components of a total station.
Surveying complete pdf notes download zone smartzworld. Setup total station at a point on traverse center and level, and hold reflection rod at another point not the diagonal point. Edm measuring the distance from a to b using total station 1. Surveying notes pdf book starts with the topics distance measurement conventions and methods, theodolite, description, uses, and adjustments. It is a basic course for all universities for civil engineers. The term recycled plastic lumber rpl may also be applied to this product category, as the most common material used in the manufacture of plastic lumber,highdensity polyethylene hdpe, is obtained from the recycling of postconsumer waste such as milk jugs. D egreesminutesseconds d ecimal degrees 1 0 2 3 12 1 8 1 1 4 2. Mar 12, 2017 introduction to total station digital land surveying and mapping. Data can be downloaded from the total station to a computer and application software used to compute results and generate a map of the surveyed area. I also have the gps location of the total station, and some more gps points across the site. Furthermore, they can make computations with angleandangle andanddistance. Chapter 9 total station system tss survey specification 901 general survey specifications describe the methods and procedures needed to attain the desired.
Total station and its applications in surveying gis. Using total station for monitoring the deformation of high strength concrete beams mosbeh r. When a series of connected lines forms a closed circuit, i. The main objective of this bachelor thesis was to gain awareness of accuracy and precision in total station measurements.
It is the art of measuring horizontal and vertical distances between objects, of measuring angles between lines, of determining the direction of lines, and of establishing points by predetermined angular and linear measurements. High strength concrete, monitoring, deformation, total station, accuracy 1. Accuracy analysis and calibration of total station based on. Introduction to total station digital land surveying and mapping. Four basic total station functions allen precision. Aug 28, 2018 download version download 7173 file size 2. It is an electronic transit theodolite integrated with electronic distance measurement edm to measure both vertical and horizontal angles and the slope distance from the instrument to a particular point, and an onboard computer to collect data and perform. Total station setup and operation university of south. Spring 2016 field book university of colorado boulder. Distance, gradient,diff, height between two inaccessible points using total station. Surveying with gps, total station and terresterial laser scaner. Selection of traverse definition a traverse is a series of straight lines called traverse legs.
Total station, tripod, pin, plumb bob, reflection rod, and field book lab procedure a. A total station consists of a theodolite with a builtin distance meter, enabling it to simultaneously measure angles and distances and determine the positions and heights of points. Basic surveying theory and practice for performing certain mathematical operations with angles, it is sometimes easier to convert to decimal degrees first, perform the necessary math, then convert back to degrees, minutes, and seconds. Because of the trigonometric calculations utilized in total station reductions, elevations are not as accurately obtained using these instruments. Surveying is a very important part of civil engineering. Total station can accomplish allaallllall taskstasks much more efficiently. Total station are spread to many measuring sites, however, their functions are not fully understood yet. This course teaches you advanced surveying terminology with total station. Cell theory station lab students will love you for providing them with a handson experience when learning about the cell theory. Determination of remote height using total station. Leveling the total station leveling the total station must be accomplished to sufficient accuracy otherwise the instrument will not report results leveling the instrument takes 30 to 45 minutes make sure you can see all targets from the instrument station before going through the process. Total station in surveying operation, uses and advantages.
Bird 2009 analysis of survey point displacements using total station measurements iii abstract a practical software suite is designed which rigorously processes survey observations angles and distances to enable us to detect and visualize significant structural deformations. A total station is an electronicoptical instrument used in modern surveying. This combination makes possible to determine the coordinates of a reflector aligning the instruments cross hairs on the reflector and simultaneously measuring the vertical and horizontal angles and. Advantages and disadvantages of total stationsalient features of total. Topsurvsettings and job creation mapping and stake out.
The weapon for engineering how to set up total station, by 20 year old guy with a topocon model and data collector. It is also used by archaeologists to record excavations as well as by police, crime scene investigators, private. Total station vertical and horizontal field check this quick and easy check will allow you to check and verify that the vertical and horizontal angles are within the manufactures specifications. The instrument itself is comprised of an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance meter edm used to read slope distances from the instrument to a. At one time, total stations were classified as either directional or. In addition, they also have features for measurement to points that cannot be directly observed offset measurement and basic coordinate geometry cogo. Total station dapat digunakan pada sembarang tahapan survei, baik survey pendahuluan, survei titik kontrol dan survei pematokan.
Furthermore, they can make computations with angleandangle andanddistance distancedistancemeasurements measurements. Set up your total station and a target at least 100 meter apart. Total station system tss survey specification highway surveying manual page 93 january 2005 total station system tss survey specification 903. Cell theory studentled station lab by kesler science tpt. Using total station for monitoring the deformation of high. Total station buying guide allen precision equipment. A total station ts or total station theodolite tst is an electronicoptical instrument used for surveying and building construction. Chapter 9 total station system tss survey specification. The total station is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will buy as a modern surveyor or engineer. Introduction high strength concrete is defined as concrete that meets special performance and uniformity requirements that. The total station is an electronic theodolite transit integrated with. It is also used by archaeologists to record excavations as well as by police, crime scene investigators, private accident reconstructionists and insurance companies to take measurements of scenes.
To export your collected data from your leica total station tcr1105 to your laptop or pc, you need to use the leica survey office software and follow the following steps. Robotic total station fundamentals agenda objective after completing the course the students will be able to. Point telescope at the reflection mirror and press distance. A total station is a combination of an electronic theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device edm and a micro processor with memory unit. The traditional use has been for land surveying, but they are also used extensively for building and infrastructure construction, and some specialized applications such as meteorology and rocket launching. Understand the data creation process cad evaluate the set out site load files setup hardware create site control targets collect asbuilt data lay out with a prism create layout reports and export data to downstream application. My problem is the gps points and total station points dont line up.
Elshiekh3 1school of civil engineering, harbin institute of technology, harbin 150090, china 2siberian state academy of geodesy ssga, novosibirsk, russia 3 faculty of engineering, mansoura university,mansoura, egypt. I have data from a total station representing the various points on an archaeological site. Surveying with gps, total station and terresterial laser. Leveling the total station leveling the total station must be accomplished to sufficient accuracy otherwise the instrument will not report results leveling the instrument takes 30 to 45 minutes make sure you can see all targets from the. Chapter 3 surveying equipment, measurements and errors. The instrument can be used to measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as sloping distance of object to the instrument. Procedure for configuring total station 1 index the total station.
Some electronic total stations have an optoelectronic distance meter edm and electronic angle scanning. Accuracy analysis and calibration of total station based. A total station is an electronic device used to measure angles and distance. The data is in an excel spreadsheet, and i have managed to import it into qgis as a. We hope students all over the world will find it helpful. Total station is a surveying equipment combination of electromagnetic distance measuring instrument and electronic theodolite. May 27, 20 the weapon for engineering how to set up total station, by 20 year old guy with a topocon model and data collector. Total station and its applications in surveying gis resources.
Mar 16, 20 a total station is a combination of an electronic theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device edm and a micro processor with memory unit. The indirect leveling method using total station for leveling is considered to have due accuracy, applications of the indirect leveling is gradually expanding for public works such as construction of. Practical examples from alta and baja california article pdf available in journal of california and great basin anthropology 282. The cell theory station lab is a plug and play unit that is meant to accompany my free kesler science station lab series. In addition, they can also measure distancesmeasure distances accurately and quickly. Here in we have gathered some pdf lectures on surveying. Lumberlike products with a plastic content of 50 percent or more are referred to as plastic lumber. It is an electronic transit theodolite integrated with electronic distance measurement edm to measure both vertical and horizontal angles and the slope distance from the instrument to a particular point, and an onboard computer to collect data. Introduction to engineering surveying ce 5 levellingtheory. The first step is attach a battery pack and turn on the power. A window will open displaying your data of your gsi file in table format, with pointid, easting, northing, elevation, code. Nowadays, with robotic total stations and automatic target recognition atr, only one user is needed since the. Loosen the vertical and horizontal clamps parts 24 and 30 on the.
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