This document provides an overview of a total station, including its key components and functions. A total station is an electronic surveying instrument that combines an electronic distance meter and theodolite to measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances. It allows simultaneous measurement of all surveying parameters needed for construction layout and topographic surveys. The total station's main components include an electronic distance measurement system, angle measurement circles, telescope, microprocessor, keyboard, and display. Accessories such as prisms, data collectors, and software enable various surveying tasks.
What is a Total Station?
Capability of a Total Station
Important Operations of Total Station
Uses of Total Station
Advantages of Using Total Stations
Applications
This document discusses the use of a theodolite for surveying. It begins by explaining that a theodolite is needed to precisely measure horizontal and vertical angles, unlike a compass. It then defines theodolite surveying as surveying that measures angles using a theodolite. The document goes on to classify theodolites based on their horizontal axis and method of angle measurement. It describes the basic parts of a transit vernier theodolite and explains terms used in manipulating one. Finally, it discusses methods for measuring horizontal angles, including the general, repetition, and reiteration methods.
This document provides information about tacheometry, which is a method of surveying that determines horizontal and vertical distances from instrumental observations. It discusses how tacheometry can be used when obstacles make traditional surveying difficult. The key aspects covered include:
- Defining tacheometry and the measurements it provides
- When tacheometry is advantageous over other surveying methods
- The instruments used, including tacheometers and levelling rods
- How horizontal and vertical distances are calculated using constants
- The different types of tacheometer diaphragms and telescopes
- The fixed hair method for taking readings
The document discusses theodolite traversing and defines key terms related to using a transit theodolite. It describes the main components of a transit theodolite including the telescope, vertical circle, plate bubbles, tribrach, and foot screws. It explains how to perform temporary adjustments like centering the theodolite over a station mark and leveling it using the tripod and foot screws. It also provides details on measuring horizontal and vertical angles with a vernier theodolite.
This document discusses different methods for balancing a closed traverse survey by distributing corrections to station coordinates. It provides examples of using Bowditch's Rule, the Transit Rule, and the Third Rule to balance a sample traverse with given length, latitude, and departure coordinates. Bowditch's Rule distributes corrections proportionally to leg lengths, while the Transit Rule uses angular precision assumptions and the Third Rule separates corrections between northings/southings and eastings/westings.
Edm is a surveying instrument used to measure the distance electronically. This Surveying Instrument is used in triangulation to measure the length of Base line because more accuracy is required to measure the length of base line.
What is a Total Station?
Capability of a Total Station
Important Operations of Total Station
Uses of Total Station
Advantages of Using Total Stations
Applications
This document discusses the use of a theodolite for surveying. It begins by explaining that a theodolite is needed to precisely measure horizontal and vertical angles, unlike a compass. It then defines theodolite surveying as surveying that measures angles using a theodolite. The document goes on to classify theodolites based on their horizontal axis and method of angle measurement. It describes the basic parts of a transit vernier theodolite and explains terms used in manipulating one. Finally, it discusses methods for measuring horizontal angles, including the general, repetition, and reiteration methods.
This document provides information about tacheometry, which is a method of surveying that determines horizontal and vertical distances from instrumental observations. It discusses how tacheometry can be used when obstacles make traditional surveying difficult. The key aspects covered include:
- Defining tacheometry and the measurements it provides
- When tacheometry is advantageous over other surveying methods
- The instruments used, including tacheometers and levelling rods
- How horizontal and vertical distances are calculated using constants
- The different types of tacheometer diaphragms and telescopes
- The fixed hair method for taking readings
The document discusses theodolite traversing and defines key terms related to using a transit theodolite. It describes the main components of a transit theodolite including the telescope, vertical circle, plate bubbles, tribrach, and foot screws. It explains how to perform temporary adjustments like centering the theodolite over a station mark and leveling it using the tripod and foot screws. It also provides details on measuring horizontal and vertical angles with a vernier theodolite.
This document discusses different methods for balancing a closed traverse survey by distributing corrections to station coordinates. It provides examples of using Bowditch's Rule, the Transit Rule, and the Third Rule to balance a sample traverse with given length, latitude, and departure coordinates. Bowditch's Rule distributes corrections proportionally to leg lengths, while the Transit Rule uses angular precision assumptions and the Third Rule separates corrections between northings/southings and eastings/westings.
Edm is a surveying instrument used to measure the distance electronically. This Surveying Instrument is used in triangulation to measure the length of Base line because more accuracy is required to measure the length of base line.
This document provides an overview of surveying concepts and techniques. It discusses:
1) The definitions, classifications, instruments, and methods used in surveying like chain surveying, compass surveying, plane table surveying, and total station surveying.
2) The objectives of surveying which include preparing maps, plans and transferring details to mark locations on the ground for engineering projects.
3) The primary divisions of surveying into plain surveying which ignores curvature of the earth, and geodetic surveying which accounts for curvature over large areas.
4) Fundamental surveying principles like working from the whole to parts, and locating new points using two measurements from fixed references.
Introduction, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic distance measurement, types of EDM instruments, electronic digital theodolites, total station, digital levels, scanners for topographical survey, global positioning system.
in this section the study of the various classification of the surveying. which based the surveying is classified and how many types of the surveying? all this is presented in this slide.
and that slide how it work?
Definition of Surveying
Objects of Surveying
Uses of Surveying
Primary Divisions of Surveying
Principles of Surveying
List of Classification of Surveying
Definitions : Plan and Map, scales :Plain Scale and Diagonal Scale,
This document discusses contouring and contour maps. It defines a contour line as a line connecting points of equal elevation. The vertical distance between consecutive contours is called the contour interval, which depends on factors like the nature of the ground and the map scale. Contour maps show the topography of an area and can be used for engineering projects, route selection, and estimating earthworks. Methods of plotting contours include direct methods using levels or hand levels, and indirect methods like gridding, cross-sectioning, and radial lines. Characteristics of contours provide information about the landscape.
12.1. Horizontal and vertical control (1).pptxSaddoAjmal
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This document provides an overview of engineering surveying topics including construction surveying, horizontal and vertical controls, and their application to various construction projects such as buildings, railroads, pipelines, and underground mining. It discusses the history of surveying, key elements and stages of construction surveying, and methods for establishing horizontal and vertical control networks to guide construction activities. Specific surveying techniques are described for setting out buildings, laying railroads, constructing pipelines, and surveying underground mines.
This document provides instructions for using a digital theodolite to take horizontal and vertical angle measurements of reference points by following several steps:
1) Setting up the tripod and centering the theodolite over a reference mark.
2) Leveling the theodolite using circular and plate levels to precisely align it.
3) Taking multiple rounds of horizontal and vertical angle measurements in both face-left and face-right positions to reference points, and calculating the mean values.
4) Packing up the theodolite by reversing the setup steps.
1) Levelling is the process of determining the relative elevations of points on or near the earth's surface. It is important for engineering projects to determine elevations along alignments.
2) Levelling is used to prepare contour maps, determine altitudes, and create longitudinal and cross sections needed for projects.
3) Key terms include bench mark, datum, reduced level, line of collimation, and height of instrument. Different types of levelling include simple, differential, fly, longitudinal, and cross-sectional levelling.
The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system for determination of precise position and time, using radio signals from the satellites, in real-time or in post-processing mode.
The document provides information about theodolite surveying including:
1. A theodolite is an instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles which can also be used to prolong lines, measure distances indirectly, and for leveling.
2. Theodolite traversing involves establishing control points by measuring angles and distances between traverse stations to calculate positions.
3. Components of a theodolite include a telescope that can rotate vertically and a compass to determine direction, along with accessories like a tripod, rods, and tapes used in surveying.
Tacheometric surveying uses a tacheometer to determine horizontal and vertical distances through angular measurements. A tacheometer is a theodolite fitted with stadia hairs and an anallatic lens. The tacheometric formula relates the staff intercept, focal length, stadia interval and additive constant to calculate horizontal distances. Methods include stadia, fixed/movable hair, and non-stadia techniques. Determining the tacheometer constant involves measuring distances and staff intervals at stations to solve equations. Errors arise from incorrect stadia intervals or graduations. Tacheometric surveying provides distances in rough terrain but with less precision than other methods.
The document provides information on plane table surveying. It describes plane table surveying as a graphical surveying method where field observations and plotting are done simultaneously. Key instruments used include a plane table mounted on a tripod, an alidade, and accessories like a trough compass and spirit level. There are different methods of plane table surveying, including radiation, intersection, and resection, which involve drawing radial lines from survey stations to locate points.
Here are the coordinates of points A, B and C:
XA = 171,809.49 m
YA = YD = 114,056.00 m
XB = XA + AB cos (37ļ° 28ļ¢ 41ļ²) = 171,981.97 m
YB = YA + AB sin (37ļ° 28ļ¢ 41ļ²) = 114,257.39 m
XC = XB + BC cos (55ļ° 20ļ¢ 14ļ²) = 172,053.04 m
YC = YB + BC sin (55ļ° 20ļ¢ 14ļ²) = 113,995.32 m
1. Levelling is used to determine relative heights and elevations of points and establish points at required elevations. It involves using instruments like levels and staffs.
2. There are different types of levels (dumpy, tilting, wye, automatic) and staffs (self-reading, target). Precise levelling is done to establish permanent benchmarks.
3. Adjustments must be made to level instruments during setup and permanently. Methods like differential, profile and cross levelling are used depending on the task. Reciprocal levelling involves backsight-foresight exchange to check for errors.
Theodolite traversing, purpose and principles of theodolite traversingDolat Ram
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The document discusses theodolite traversing, which is a surveying method that uses a theodolite to measure angles and a chain or tape to measure distances between control points called traverse stations.
The theodolite is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles, and there are two main types - optical and electronic digital theodolites. The chain or tape is used to measure distances between traverse stations.
A traverse consists of straight lines connecting traverse stations, with known lengths and angles defined by theodolite measurements. Traverses can be open or closed loops. Theodolite traversing is used for area computation, surveying, data reduction, and indirect measurement of elevations, distances, and
Course Contents:
Introduction; Linear measurements; Analysis and adjustment of measurements, Survey methods: coordinate systems, bearings, horizontal control, traversing, triangulation, detail surveying; Orientation and position; Areas and volumes; Setting out; Curve ranging; Global Positioning system (GPS); Photogrammetry.
Total Station Advance Suryeying Civil EngineeringKetan Mahajan
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The document discusses the components and operation of a total station. It describes the key parts of a total station including the electronic distance meter, telescope, angle measurement system, microprocessor, automatic compensator, and accessories. Total stations can measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as distances electronically to provide surveying measurements and coordinate data.
This document provides information about total station surveying equipment. It describes how a total station uses an integrated electronic theodolite, EDM, and microprocessor to automatically measure, reduce, display, and store surveying data in digital format. It also discusses accessories like prisms and tripods used with total stations. The document covers topics like robotic total stations, leveling the instrument, distance measurement techniques, and measuring horizontal distance, elevation, and slope distance with a total station.
This document provides an overview of surveying concepts and techniques. It discusses:
1) The definitions, classifications, instruments, and methods used in surveying like chain surveying, compass surveying, plane table surveying, and total station surveying.
2) The objectives of surveying which include preparing maps, plans and transferring details to mark locations on the ground for engineering projects.
3) The primary divisions of surveying into plain surveying which ignores curvature of the earth, and geodetic surveying which accounts for curvature over large areas.
4) Fundamental surveying principles like working from the whole to parts, and locating new points using two measurements from fixed references.
Introduction, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic distance measurement, types of EDM instruments, electronic digital theodolites, total station, digital levels, scanners for topographical survey, global positioning system.
in this section the study of the various classification of the surveying. which based the surveying is classified and how many types of the surveying? all this is presented in this slide.
and that slide how it work?
Definition of Surveying
Objects of Surveying
Uses of Surveying
Primary Divisions of Surveying
Principles of Surveying
List of Classification of Surveying
Definitions : Plan and Map, scales :Plain Scale and Diagonal Scale,
This document discusses contouring and contour maps. It defines a contour line as a line connecting points of equal elevation. The vertical distance between consecutive contours is called the contour interval, which depends on factors like the nature of the ground and the map scale. Contour maps show the topography of an area and can be used for engineering projects, route selection, and estimating earthworks. Methods of plotting contours include direct methods using levels or hand levels, and indirect methods like gridding, cross-sectioning, and radial lines. Characteristics of contours provide information about the landscape.
12.1. Horizontal and vertical control (1).pptxSaddoAjmal
Ā
This document provides an overview of engineering surveying topics including construction surveying, horizontal and vertical controls, and their application to various construction projects such as buildings, railroads, pipelines, and underground mining. It discusses the history of surveying, key elements and stages of construction surveying, and methods for establishing horizontal and vertical control networks to guide construction activities. Specific surveying techniques are described for setting out buildings, laying railroads, constructing pipelines, and surveying underground mines.
This document provides instructions for using a digital theodolite to take horizontal and vertical angle measurements of reference points by following several steps:
1) Setting up the tripod and centering the theodolite over a reference mark.
2) Leveling the theodolite using circular and plate levels to precisely align it.
3) Taking multiple rounds of horizontal and vertical angle measurements in both face-left and face-right positions to reference points, and calculating the mean values.
4) Packing up the theodolite by reversing the setup steps.
1) Levelling is the process of determining the relative elevations of points on or near the earth's surface. It is important for engineering projects to determine elevations along alignments.
2) Levelling is used to prepare contour maps, determine altitudes, and create longitudinal and cross sections needed for projects.
3) Key terms include bench mark, datum, reduced level, line of collimation, and height of instrument. Different types of levelling include simple, differential, fly, longitudinal, and cross-sectional levelling.
The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system for determination of precise position and time, using radio signals from the satellites, in real-time or in post-processing mode.
The document provides information about theodolite surveying including:
1. A theodolite is an instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles which can also be used to prolong lines, measure distances indirectly, and for leveling.
2. Theodolite traversing involves establishing control points by measuring angles and distances between traverse stations to calculate positions.
3. Components of a theodolite include a telescope that can rotate vertically and a compass to determine direction, along with accessories like a tripod, rods, and tapes used in surveying.
Tacheometric surveying uses a tacheometer to determine horizontal and vertical distances through angular measurements. A tacheometer is a theodolite fitted with stadia hairs and an anallatic lens. The tacheometric formula relates the staff intercept, focal length, stadia interval and additive constant to calculate horizontal distances. Methods include stadia, fixed/movable hair, and non-stadia techniques. Determining the tacheometer constant involves measuring distances and staff intervals at stations to solve equations. Errors arise from incorrect stadia intervals or graduations. Tacheometric surveying provides distances in rough terrain but with less precision than other methods.
The document provides information on plane table surveying. It describes plane table surveying as a graphical surveying method where field observations and plotting are done simultaneously. Key instruments used include a plane table mounted on a tripod, an alidade, and accessories like a trough compass and spirit level. There are different methods of plane table surveying, including radiation, intersection, and resection, which involve drawing radial lines from survey stations to locate points.
Here are the coordinates of points A, B and C:
XA = 171,809.49 m
YA = YD = 114,056.00 m
XB = XA + AB cos (37ļ° 28ļ¢ 41ļ²) = 171,981.97 m
YB = YA + AB sin (37ļ° 28ļ¢ 41ļ²) = 114,257.39 m
XC = XB + BC cos (55ļ° 20ļ¢ 14ļ²) = 172,053.04 m
YC = YB + BC sin (55ļ° 20ļ¢ 14ļ²) = 113,995.32 m
1. Levelling is used to determine relative heights and elevations of points and establish points at required elevations. It involves using instruments like levels and staffs.
2. There are different types of levels (dumpy, tilting, wye, automatic) and staffs (self-reading, target). Precise levelling is done to establish permanent benchmarks.
3. Adjustments must be made to level instruments during setup and permanently. Methods like differential, profile and cross levelling are used depending on the task. Reciprocal levelling involves backsight-foresight exchange to check for errors.
Theodolite traversing, purpose and principles of theodolite traversingDolat Ram
Ā
The document discusses theodolite traversing, which is a surveying method that uses a theodolite to measure angles and a chain or tape to measure distances between control points called traverse stations.
The theodolite is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles, and there are two main types - optical and electronic digital theodolites. The chain or tape is used to measure distances between traverse stations.
A traverse consists of straight lines connecting traverse stations, with known lengths and angles defined by theodolite measurements. Traverses can be open or closed loops. Theodolite traversing is used for area computation, surveying, data reduction, and indirect measurement of elevations, distances, and
Course Contents:
Introduction; Linear measurements; Analysis and adjustment of measurements, Survey methods: coordinate systems, bearings, horizontal control, traversing, triangulation, detail surveying; Orientation and position; Areas and volumes; Setting out; Curve ranging; Global Positioning system (GPS); Photogrammetry.
Total Station Advance Suryeying Civil EngineeringKetan Mahajan
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The document discusses the components and operation of a total station. It describes the key parts of a total station including the electronic distance meter, telescope, angle measurement system, microprocessor, automatic compensator, and accessories. Total stations can measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as distances electronically to provide surveying measurements and coordinate data.
This document provides information about total station surveying equipment. It describes how a total station uses an integrated electronic theodolite, EDM, and microprocessor to automatically measure, reduce, display, and store surveying data in digital format. It also discusses accessories like prisms and tripods used with total stations. The document covers topics like robotic total stations, leveling the instrument, distance measurement techniques, and measuring horizontal distance, elevation, and slope distance with a total station.
Modern surveying techniques utilizes advanced electronic equipment for measuring distances, angles, and elevations. This includes digital levels that use electronic image processing of barcoded staff readings, total stations that integrate distance and angle measurements, and electromagnetic distance measurement instruments. Remote sensing involves analyzing sensor data such as satellite imagery to obtain information about areas without direct contact. It has various applications including agriculture, urban planning, hydrology, and disaster management by aiding tasks such as early warning, damage assessment, and recovery efforts.
1. Modern surveying instruments like Distomat and total stations use electronic distance measurement and integrated electronic theodolites to quickly and automatically measure distances and angles, replacing slower conventional methods.
2. A total station is an electronic theodolite integrated with an electronic distance meter that can perform all surveying tasks from a single setup, digitally measuring distances and angles and recording data on a handheld computer.
3. GPS is an emerging surveying technology that offers greater economy of operation and time compared to traditional methods.
Total station is an electronic instrument that combines an electronic distance meter and theodolite. It can measure horizontal and vertical angles, distances, and coordinates. It has advantages like high accuracy, fast field work, and automated calculations and mapping. Common types are mechanical, motorized, autolock, and robotic total stations. Electronic theodolites are used to measure horizontal angles and have digital readouts. Electronic distance meters use microwave, infrared, or visible light waves to measure distance electronically by timing the return signal. They have improved accuracy and range over traditional tapes and levels.
This document summarizes various modern surveying equipment used for mapping and construction projects, including:
- Electronic distance measurement (EDM) devices and total stations that integrate EDM to measure distances electronically.
- Automatic and digital levels used to measure elevations and slopes accurately and efficiently.
- Global positioning systems (GPS) that use satellites to determine precise locations on Earth.
- Key principles, components, operations, and uses of total stations are described, which integrate distance measurement, angle measurement, and data recording into one portable instrument.
A total station is an electronic surveying instrument that combines an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance meter to measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as slope distances. It is used to measure coordinates and elevations with high precision in land surveying. A total station incorporates the functions of a theodolite and uses an electronic distance meter to measure angles and distances. It has advantages over a theodolite as it can measure distances electronically and transfer data to a computer for processing.
Distance measurement is a basic component of surveying. There are two main types of distance measurement: direct and indirect. Direct measurement uses instruments like tapes to directly measure distances. Indirect measurement determines distances through computations based on direct measurements of related quantities, like angles and line lengths. Modern electronic distance measurement (EDM) uses electromagnetic waves and the speed of light to indirectly measure distances electronically between two points with high accuracy and efficiency. Total stations integrate EDM and angle measurement capabilities into a single precise digital instrument.
The document discusses a Total Station, which is a surveying equipment that combines an EDM instrument, electronic theodolite, microprocessor, electronic data collector and storage system. It is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles and sloping distances of a target to the instrument. A Total Station can accurately measure distances, average multiple observations, compute horizontal distances, and display horizontal and vertical distances and angles as well as difference in elevations and coordinates of observed points. It can store observations electronically and upload and download data.
The total station is an electronic surveying instrument that can measure both horizontal and vertical angles as well as distances to targets. It uses a microprocessor to control angle and distance measurements and perform calculations. Measurements are made by sending an electromagnetic beam to a prism reflector and measuring the phase difference between the outgoing and returning signals. The total station is used for topographic surveys, construction layout, and other applications where precise angular and distance measurements are needed.
Modern surveying equipment includes EDMs, auto levels, digital levels, total stations, and GPS. Total stations integrate a theodolite to measure angles, an EDM to measure distances, and data recording capabilities. Total stations provide accurate position (x, y, z) coordinates and are the most accurate and user-friendly surveying instrument. They measure distance and angles, store data, and display coordinates. Auxiliary equipment includes prisms or targets and a data recorder. Total stations are used for general surveying, mapping, construction layout, and monitoring tasks.
1. A control system uses a microprocessor-based programmable logic controller (PLC) to receive inputs from sensors, execute a stored program to process the inputs, and output control signals to devices like motors and valves.
2. A PLC consists of a central processing unit, memory to store the user program, and input/output modules to interface with sensors and devices. It executes programs by doing repeated scan cycles of input, program, and output stages.
3. Common sensors that provide inputs to a PLC include limit switches, photoelectric sensors, encoders, temperature sensors, and pressure sensors. Common devices controlled by PLC outputs include motors, solenoids, and conveyor belts.
Total station is a combination of an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance measurement device. It can determine coordinates of a reflector by measuring vertical and horizontal angles and slope distances to the reflector.
It has components like EDM to measure distances, an electronic theodolite to measure angles, a microprocessor to record readings and perform computations, and a data collector to transfer data to a computer. Accuracy depends on the instrument and can range from 1-5 seconds for angles and 1-3mm + ppm*D for distances.
Total stations can be used to perform functions like determining coordinates, measuring distances and angles, topographic surveying, traverse adjustment, resection, and remote elevation measurements.
dynamic characterstics of transducer.pptxanushrajb
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Sensors are electronic devices that measure physical parameters like temperature, pressure, and light intensity. They output either analog or digital electrical signals. Sensors require calibration to correct for errors from environmental changes by comparing their output to a standard reference. Common calibration methods include one-point, two-point, and multi-point curve fitting. Sensors produce different types of output signals such as analog voltages/currents, digital values, pulses, and serial communications.
A total station is an electronic/optical instrument used in modern surveying that combines an electromagnetic distance measuring instrument, electronic theodolite, and microprocessor to measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as sloping distances. It has a memory card to store data and battery that provides power for 3 to 8 hours. Total stations can perform functions like averaging measurements, correcting distances, calculating point elevations and coordinates, and have angular accuracy ranging from 1 to 20 seconds and distance accuracy of +/- 10mm to 2mm. They are used for applications like remote elevation measurement, fixing missing pillars, resection, area calculation, and more.
A total station is an electronic instrument that combines an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance measurement device. It can measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as slope distances from a setup point to a targeted point. This allows it to determine coordinates. A total station is more accurate and user-friendly than traditional surveying methods. It has various functions including determining coordinates, measuring distances and angles, topographic surveying, traverse adjustment, resection, and remote elevation measurement.
Modern surveying instruments include EDM, electronic theodolites, and total stations. EDM uses modulated signals to measure distance electronically. A total station integrates an EDM, theodolite, and data recorder to measure distances and angles and determine coordinates. Total stations provide accurate positioning, automated measurements, data storage, and compatibility with computers. They can work in various conditions and are useful for general surveying, mapping, construction, and setting out.
The document discusses various input devices used for graphics workstations, including keyboards, mice, trackballs, spaceballs, joysticks, data gloves, digitizers, image scanners, touch panels, light pens, and voice systems. Image scanners work by placing an image on a glass plate and using a scanning unit with light sensors to convert the image to digital pixel data. Touch panels detect screen positions touched by the user using either optical, electrical, or acoustic methods. Light pens allow screen positions to be selected by detecting the light emitted from a CRT screen. Voice systems use speech recognition to accept voice commands by matching input to a predefined dictionary.
Modern surveying instruments like total stations have replaced traditional tools. Total stations combine an electronic theodolite and distance meter to precisely measure horizontal and vertical angles as well as slope distances to determine point coordinates. They automate data collection and calculations in the field, transferring soft data to computers for mapping. Total stations offer accurate, fast surveying and are widely used in engineering, archaeology, accident reconstruction and more.
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Cricket management system ptoject report.pdfKamal Acharya
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The aim of this project is to provide the complete information of the National and
International statistics. The information is available country wise and player wise. By
entering the data of eachmatch, we can get all type of reports instantly, which will be
useful to call back history of each player. Also the team performance in each match can
be obtained. We can get a report on number of matches, wins and lost.
Data Communication and Computer Networks Management System Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
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Networking is a telecommunications network that allows computers to exchange data. In
computer networks, networked computing devices pass data to each other along data
connections. Data is transferred in the form of packets. The connections between nodes are
established using either cable media or wireless media.
Particle Swarm OptimizationāLong Short-Term Memory based Channel Estimation w...IJCNCJournal
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Paper Title
Particle Swarm OptimizationāLong Short-Term Memory based Channel Estimation with Hybrid Beam Forming Power Transfer in WSN-IoT Applications
Authors
Reginald Jude Sixtus J and Tamilarasi Muthu, Puducherry Technological University, India
Abstract
Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) helps to overcome various difficulties in future technology wireless communications. NOMA, when utilized with millimeter wave multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, channel estimation becomes extremely difficult. For reaping the benefits of the NOMA and mm-Wave combination, effective channel estimation is required. In this paper, we propose an enhanced particle swarm optimization based long short-term memory estimator network (PSOLSTMEstNet), which is a neural network model that can be employed to forecast the bandwidth required in the mm-Wave MIMO network. The prime advantage of the LSTM is that it has the capability of dynamically adapting to the functioning pattern of fluctuating channel state. The LSTM stage with adaptive coding and modulation enhances the BER.PSO algorithm is employed to optimize input weights of LSTM network. The modified algorithm splits the power by channel condition of every single user. Participants will be first sorted into distinct groups depending upon respective channel conditions, using a hybrid beamforming approach. The network characteristics are fine-estimated using PSO-LSTMEstNet after a rough approximation of channels parameters derived from the received data.
Keywords
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Bit Error Rate (BER), mm-Wave, MIMO, NOMA, deep learning, optimization.
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A high-Speed Communication System is based on the Design of a Bi-NoC Router, ...DharmaBanothu
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The Network on Chip (NoC) has emerged as an effective
solution for intercommunication infrastructure within System on
Chip (SoC) designs, overcoming the limitations of traditional
methods that face significant bottlenecks. However, the complexity
of NoC design presents numerous challenges related to
performance metrics such as scalability, latency, power
consumption, and signal integrity. This project addresses the
issues within the router's memory unit and proposes an enhanced
memory structure. To achieve efficient data transfer, FIFO buffers
are implemented in distributed RAM and virtual channels for
FPGA-based NoC. The project introduces advanced FIFO-based
memory units within the NoC router, assessing their performance
in a Bi-directional NoC (Bi-NoC) configuration. The primary
objective is to reduce the router's workload while enhancing the
FIFO internal structure. To further improve data transfer speed,
a Bi-NoC with a self-configurable intercommunication channel is
suggested. Simulation and synthesis results demonstrate
guaranteed throughput, predictable latency, and equitable
network access, showing significant improvement over previous
designs
This is an overview of my current metallic design and engineering knowledge base built up over my professional career and two MSc degrees : - MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Technology University of Portsmouth graduated 1st May 1998, and MSc in Aircraft Engineering Cranfield University graduated 8th June 2007.
Sri Guru Hargobind Ji - Bandi Chor Guru.pdfBalvir Singh
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Sri Guru Hargobind Ji (19 June 1595 - 3 March 1644) is revered as the Sixth Nanak.
ā¢ On 25 May 1606 Guru Arjan nominated his son Sri Hargobind Ji as his successor. Shortly
afterwards, Guru Arjan was arrested, tortured and killed by order of the Mogul Emperor
Jahangir.
ā¢ Guru Hargobind's succession ceremony took place on 24 June 1606. He was barely
eleven years old when he became 6th Guru.
ā¢ As ordered by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, he put on two swords, one indicated his spiritual
authority (PIRI) and the other, his temporal authority (MIRI). He thus for the first time
initiated military tradition in the Sikh faith to resist religious persecution, protect
peopleās freedom and independence to practice religion by choice. He transformed
Sikhs to be Saints and Soldier.
ā¢ He had a long tenure as Guru, lasting 37 years, 9 months and 3 days
2. CONTENTS
ā¢ ELECTRONIC DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
ā¢ PARTS OF A TOTAL STATION
ā¢ ACCESSORIES
ā¢ ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS
ā¢ INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMICAL TERMS
ā¢ FIELD PROCEDURE FOR TOTAL STATION SURVEY
3. ELECTRONIC DISTANCE
MEASUREMENT
ā¢ Method of measuring distance between points electronically by using
electro magnetic waves (Infra red, Micro waves etcā¦)
ā¢ Microwave requires transmitters/receivers at both ends
ā¢ Infra red use a transmitter at one end and a reflecting prism at the other
end (Most commonly used)
ā¢ EDM devices are typically mounted on top of a theodolite, but can
directly mounted on to a tribrach
For Eg. Total Station is a combination of theodolite with built in EDM
and Microprocessor
4. ā¢ WORKING PRINCIPLE
ā¢ EDM is very useful in measuring distances that are difficult to access
and are long distances.
ā¢ It measures the time required by a wave to be sent to a target and
reflect back
5. Measurement of distance
ā¢ Two Methods
1. Pulsed laser system
2. Phase shift Method (Most commonly used)
ā¢ Pulsed Laser System
ā¢ Make uses pulses derived from an infra red/ visible laser diode
ā¢ Distance is obtained by measuring transit time and velocity of pulsed electro
magnetic signal in travelling between TS & target and back
ā¢ Velocity V of pulses gets determined
ā¢ Transit time t is measured using electronic signal processing technique
ā¢ Distance, D = 0.5 * V * t
ā¢ Large no. of pulses gets analyzed during measurements
6. ā¢ PHASE SHIFT METHOD
ā¢ Uses continuous EM waves
ā¢ Measures length by indirectly determining the number of full and partial
cycles of transmitted E M between the two ends of a line
ā¢ EDMI (Electronic Distance Measuring Instrument) consisting of an electro
wave generator, an oscillator , a modulator, a transmitter, and a receiver etc..
ā¢ Modulated EM Wave is transmitted to the target , Placed at the other end of
the line. The target, acting as a reflector, reflects the light beam back to the
receiver , where the incoming light is converted to an electrical signal. A
phase comparison is made between the projected and reflected signals. Then
the amount by which the transmitted and received signals are out of phase
gets measured electronically and get registered in a meter by getting
converted to an equivalent distance.
7. PHASE SHIFT METHOD
ā¢ If the received signal is out of phase by a measure of Dq , Then the
equivalent distance, d is
ā¢ d = Dq * l/360
l : Wavelength of the E M wave
ā¢ The distance is calculated as
D =
1
2
*[ nl + (
Dq
360
) l]
n : integral no . of wave length, l in the double path ( see next figure)
10. TOTAL STATION
ā¢ An electronic / Optical Instrument
ā¢ An electronic theodolite having optical telescope integrated with
EDM (Electronic Distance Meter) and Microprocessor with
memory unit and other accessories
ā¢ Accessories consists of Keyboard , Display , Power Supply ,
data collectors, field computers, memory card etcā¦
ā¢ Provides (By measuring or estimating)all parameters
(Distances&Angles) & derived values (corrections & cordinates)
of surveying simultaneously
ā¢ Values of parameters can get displayed in viewing panel
ā¢ Precision may vary from 0.1ā to 20ā
11. TOTAL STATION TYPES
ā¢ Based on minimum circle reading accuracy :
0.1ā to 20ā (For eg: 1ā total station, 2ā total station, 5ā, 15ā , 20ā
etc..)
ā¢ Based on Control
ā¢ Manual
ā¢ Robotic : (Operator controls from distance via remote)
15. WORKING OF SALIENT PARTS
ā¢ Handle : To carry the Instrument physically
ā¢ Bluetooth antenna : To communicate via Bluetooth wireless
technology
ā¢ External interface hatch : To connect to external devices
ā¢ Instrument height mark : To measure height of Instrument
ā¢ Luminance sensor : Adjusts the brightness of screen automatically
ā¢ Guide light : To carry out setting out measurement effectively
ā¢ Objective lens :
ā¢ Laser pointer function : To sight a target in dark location
ā¢ Vertical clamp screw :
ā¢ Vertical fine motion screw
16. ā¢ Trigger key: To carry out operation indicated by the soft key in bold
type on the screen
ā¢ Horizontal clamp screw:
ā¢ Horizontal fine motion screw:
ā¢ Tribrach clamp: clamp the upper part of the instrument with lower part
ā¢ Telescope eyepiece screw:
ā¢ Telescope focusing ring:
ā¢ Sighting collimator : To aim in the direction of measurement point
ā¢ Instrument centre mark
17. ā¢ A Total Station primarily consist of an electronic theodolite, an EDM,
Microprocessor and many other accessories
ā¢ Body of a theodolite is divided into two broad parts, upper part -The
Alidade & lower part ā The Tribrach
ā¢ Alidade includes standards, telescope,EDM, Circles (horizontal &
vertical) and other elements for measuring angles and distance
ā¢ Tribrach contains foot screws, circular level, clamping devise and
treads
18. ā¢ TELESCOPE
ā¢ Objective lens : focus on the object to form image at the plane of reticle
ā¢ Eyepiece lens : focus on the plane of reticle
ā¢ Axis or line of sight : Line joining the objective lens and the eyepiece
lens
ā¢ Parallax : If there is relative motion between Image formed & reticle,
parallax is present which should be avoided
ā¢ Lock & tangent screws for revolutions & rotations
ā¢ AUTOFOCUS
ā¢ It makes the telescope focus automatically to target. After aiming the
telescope to the target, autofocus button gets pressed
19. ā¢ ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
ā¢ For horizontal angle measurement, two glass circles within the
alidade are mounted parallel one on the top of other , with a slight
spacing between them. In a levelled TS (Total Station) horizontal
angle circles should be in horizontal plane
ā¢ For vertical angle measurement, two more glass circles are
mounted in parallel with slight spacing between them but aligned in
a vertical plane automatically in a levelled TS
20. ā¢ MICROPROCESSOR
ā¢ Controls , measures , computes , Reduces observations/ data by
providing commands through keyboard.
ā¢ Some salient functions
ā¢ To make circles zeroed instantaneously
ā¢ To observe angles by method of reiteration in either direction
ā¢ To observe angles by method of repetition
ā¢ Averaging multiple distances and angle observations
ā¢ Reducing slope distances into horizontal & vertical distances
ā¢ Computation of elevation from vertical distance components
ā¢ Computation of coordinates from horizontal angle and
horizontal distance components
21. ā¢ AUTOMATIC COMPENSATOR
ā¢ To get TS precisely indexed with the direction of gravity
ā¢ Automatically align vertical circles having zero degree oriented
precisely upward towards the zenith.
ā¢ PLUMMET
ā¢ Build into either alidade or tribrach
ā¢ Provides a line of sight that is directed downwards , collinear with
the vertical axis after leveling
ā¢ For accurate centering
ā¢ Laser variety provides a beam of collimated light
22. ā¢ OPTICAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM
ā¢ One or two above or below the telescope tube at the end of the objective
lens. These are light emitting diodes and emit a visible light pattern which
enables a detail pole to be set directly on the line of sight and at the correct
distance without the need for hand signals from the total stations
ā¢ In some instruments , OGS is represented as Guide Light . It is composed of
lights that is divided into Green and Red sections. A poleman can ascertain
the present position by checking the Guide light color as follows
LIGHT STATUS MEANING
Increased flashing speed Move towards TS
Decreased flashing speed Move away from TS
Fast Flashing Target at the correct distance
Red Move target left
Green Move target right
Red & Green Target at correct horizontal position
23. ACCESSORIES
ā¢ INTRODUCTION
Apart from salient components, some accessories are required for working
with TS. Some of the Accessories are present as integral part of the TS ā
Control Panel , Data Collector , Memory Etcā¦
Some others totally independent ā Reflectors
These are the Major accessories
ā¢ CONTROL PANEL
ā¢ DATA COLLECTORS
ā¢ MEMORIES
ā¢ REFLECTORS
ā¢ SOFTWARE
24. ACCESSORIES - CONTROL PANEL
ā¢ Control panel of a total station consist of a keyboard & multiple line
LCD ( liquid Crystal Display)
ā¢ The keyboard enables the user to select & implement different
measurement modes, enable instrument parameters to be changed and
allow special software functions to be accessed. Multifunction keys in
the keyboard carry out specific tasks and some other keys activate&
display menu systems which enable the TS to be used as computer
ā¢ Keyboard is also used to code data generated by the instrument for
mapping. If a code is entered from the keyboard to define the feature
being observed, the data can be processed much more rapidly when it
is downloaded into and processed by an offline based computer
plotter.
25. ā¢ The keyboard and display can be detached from the instrument and
interchanged with other total stations and with GPS receiver. This
enables data to be shared between different instruments and systems
using single interface
ā¢ Thus combination of keyboard and display unit not only controls the
operations of total station but also stores measurements and data
26. ā¢ KEYBOARD
ā¢ Keyboard contains different types of keys to provide different commands to
its micro processor which subsequently gets works carried out by its
different parts. It contains different alpha numeric keys , option selection
keys, switching keys, Power key , lighting keys etc..
ā¢ Salient Keys
ā¢ Power Key : To switch between ON & OFF
ā¢ Illuminator Key : For lighting the reticle/keys and to select screen backlight
brightness . To turn laser- pointer/guide light ON /OFF
ā¢ Star Key : To jump from each mode screen to the screen of
checking/changing the various settings directly
ā¢ ESC Key : To cancel the input data/to return to previous screen
ā¢ TAB Key : To shift to next item
27. ā¢ B.S Key : Delete a character on the left
ā¢ S.P Key : Input a blank space
ā¢ FUNC Key : To toggle between observation mode screen pages
ā¢ ENT Key : Select/Accept input word/Value
ā¢ Numeric ā Alpha Keys : To input numerals and alphabetic characters
ā¢ Ī± key : Input Mode Key (To switch between numeric and alphabetic
characters)
ā¢ SHIFT Key : To switch between lower case and uppercase characters
ā¢ Target Keys : To switch between target types (Reflector & Non Reflector)
ā¢ PRG Key : To switch between program mode and basic mode
ā¢ Luminance sensor/ Microphone key
28. ACCESSORIES - DATA COLLECTOR
ā¢ Automatically receives and stores field notes in computer
compatible files
ā¢ Control of the measurement and storage operations is
maintained through data collectorās keyboard
ā¢ Point identifiers and other descriptive information with
measurements may be recorded
ā¢ Preliminary information required to be entered manually before
the collection of measurements
ā¢ For a given type of survey, data collector is programmed to
follow specific steps
ā¢ Stores information in either binary or ASCII format
29. ā¢ Data storage and entry are carried out through a series of step
by step instructions displayed by the data collector
ā¢ Enable operator to scroll through stored data, display for review
and editing in real time
ā¢ Data collectors are developed instrument specific, however
there are some which are flexible
ā¢ Data collectors are of two types , External and Internal
30. ā¢ EXTERNAL DATA COLLECTOR
ā¢ Can be interfaced with various instruments
ā¢ Has Windows CE OS , thus can run variety of windows software
programs
ā¢ Can do variety of calculations directly in the field
ā¢ Has Bluetooth technology to communicate with other instruments and
WiFi capabilities for connecting to internet
31. ā¢ INTERNAL DATA COLLECTOR
ā¢ Data collection system as internal components directly into the
equipment
ā¢ Incorporates all features of external data collectors
ā¢ Use Windows CE OS
ā¢ Pen & Pad arrangement /Key board is used to point on menus and
options to run software
32. ACCESSORIES āDATA COLLECTORā¦
ā¢ ADVANTAGES
ā¢ Mistakes in reading and manually recording observations are precluded
ā¢ Time to process , display and archive the field notes in office reduced
significantly
ā¢ Execute program in field and in real time
ā¢ Most useful when large quantities of information is involved
ā¢ DISADVANTAGES
ā¢ Field data may be erased due to carelessness or malfunction of instruments
ā¢ All information can not be entered/stored in digital form
ā¢ Varied data structures from different manufacturers
ā¢ Need to be compatible to the computer/software in which data need to be
considered further.
33. ACCESSORIES - MEMORIES
ā¢ Total station makes use of internal memories or memory cards for
processing and storing information
ā¢ Internal memory on board storage capacity of about 5000 to 10000
coded survey points
ā¢ Data can also be stored on memory cards which are plugged into Total
Station
ā¢ All memory cards should satisfy PCMCIA standards
ā¢ Data may get exchanged to/from PC from/to through card reader
34. ACCESSORIES - REFLECTORS
ā¢ TS Use return or reflected signals for measurements. This is obtained
by using a specific reflector
ā¢ TS reflectors consist of special reflecting prism constructed from glass
cubes or blocks
ā¢ Return waves or pulses along a path exactly parallel to the incident
path but within a range of angles of incidence of about 20 degree
ā¢ A wide range of reflecting prisms are available to suit short as well as
long range measurements
ā¢ Single & Triple prism sets for fixing on tripod stand ,mini-prism for
pole mounting or 360 degree prism for robotic TS are being used
ā¢ Reflecting prisms are associated with a prism constant (distance
between effective centre of the prism and its plumbing point) of the
order of -30 to -40 mm
35. ACCESSORIES - SOFTWARE
ā¢ Operating System generally used is Windows CE
ā¢ Field Software or the measurement software . Field softwares are
manufacturer dependent
ā¢ Processing softwares : These are which is made use to arrive at the
final product of the data collected.
Eg : Carlson , AUTOCAD, etcā¦
36. ADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION
ā¢ Quick setting of the instrument on the tripod using laser plummet
ā¢ On-board area computation program to compute the area of the filed
ā¢ Local language support
ā¢ Full GIS creation
ā¢ Automation of old maps
ā¢ Greater accuracy in area computation
ā¢ Graphical view of plots and land for quick visualization
ā¢ Integration of data base
ā¢ The area computation at any user required scale
37. ā¢ Once the field jobs are finished , the map of the area with
dimensions is ready instantly after data transfer
ā¢ It reduces the time taken for the survey considerably and it also
able to measure up to 3 to 5 km distances.
ā¢ Comparatively easy to work with
ā¢ High precision
38. APPLICATIONS OF TOTAL STATION
ā¢ To measure horizontal and vertical angles
ā¢ To obtain the horizontal distance, inclined distance and vertical
distance between points.
ā¢ To get the three-dimensional co-ordinates i.e.[x,y,z] of a point in
space.
ā¢ To find the length of a missing the line
ā¢ To find the elevation of the remote object.
ā¢ To find the distance to a remote object
ā¢ To locate the points at a predetermined distance along gridlines.
ā¢ Calculation of Area of a closed figure.
39. ā¢ Total station is extensively used in Mine Survey, Cadastral
Survey, Engineering Survey, Large scale Survey, Road / rail/
canal Survey
ā¢ Some total stations also have a GNSS (Global Navigation
satellite System) interface which combines the advantages of
these two technologies (GNSS ā line of sight not required
between measured points; Total Station ā high precision
measurement especially in the vertical axis compared with
GNSS) and reduce the consequences of each technologyās
disadvantages (GNSS ā poor accuracy in the vertical axis and
lower accuracy without long occupation periods; Total Station ā
requires line of sight observations and must be set up over a
known point or with line of sight to 2 or more points with known
location).
40. DISADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION
ā¢ It may be difficult for the surveyor to look over and check the
work while surveying.
ā¢ The instrument is costly. And for conducting surveys using Total
station, Skilled personnel are required.
ā¢ For an over all check of the survey, It will be necessary to return
to the office and prepare the drawings using appropriate
software
ā¢ The instrument contains sensitive electronic assemblies which
have to be well protected against dust and moisture
41. PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN WHILE
USING A TOTAL STATION
ā¢ Use both hands to hold the total station handle
ā¢ Set up the tripod as stable as possible
ā¢ Do not move or carry a tripod with the Total Station fixed on it ,
except for centering
ā¢ Store the battery pack with the battery discharged
ā¢ Do not over tighten any of the clamp screws
ā¢ Take maximum care when the tribrach is removed from the
Total Station
42. FIELD PROCEDURE FOR TOTAL
STATION SURVEY
ā¢ Leveling the Total Station
ā¢ Leveling the Total Station must be accomplished to sufficient accuracy
otherwise the instrument will not report results
ā¢ Leveling the instrument takes 30 to 45 minutes ā make sure you can
see all targets from the instrument station before going through the
process
43. ā¢ STEP 1 : TRIPOD SETUP
ā¢ Tripod legs should be equally
spaced
ā¢ Tripod head should be
approximately level
ā¢ Head should be directly over
survey point
44. STEP 2: MOUNT INSTRUMENT ON TRIPOD
ā¢ Place Instrument on Tripod
ā¢ Secure with centering screw
while bracing the instrument
with the other hand
ā¢ Insert battery in instrument
before leveling
45. STEP 3: FOCUS ON SURVEY POINT
ā¢ Focus the optical plummet
on the survey point
46. STEP 4: LEVELING THE INSTRUMENT
ā¢ Adjust the leveling foot screws
to center the survey point in the
optical plummet reticle
ā¢ Center the bubble in the circular
level by adjusting the tripod legs
47. STEP 4: LEVELING...
ā¢ Loosen the horizontal clamp and turn instrument until plate level is
parallel to 2 of the leveling foot screws
ā¢ Center the bubble using the leveling screws- the bubble moves toward
the screw that is turned clockwise
ā¢ Rotate the instrument 90 degrees and level using the 3rd leveling screw
48. STEP 4: LEVELINGā¦
ā¢ Observe the survey point in the optical plummet and center the
point by loosening the centering screw and sliding the entire
instrument
ā¢ After re-tightening the centering screw check to make sure the
plate level bubble is level in several directions
49. STEP 5 : ELECTRONICALLY VERIFY
LEVELING
ā¢ Turn on the instrument by pressing and holding the āonā button (you
should hear an audible beep)
ā¢ The opening screen will be the āMEASā screen. Select the [Tilt]
function
ā¢ Adjust the foot level screws to exactly
center the electronic ābubbleā
ā¢ Rotate the instrument 90 degrees and
repeat
50. STEP 6: ADJUST IMAGE & RETICLE FOCUS
Release the horizontal & vertical clamps and point telescope to a
featureless light background
ā¢ Adjust the reticle (i.e. cross-hair) focus adjustment until reticle image is
sharply focused
ā¢ Point telescope to target and adjust the focus ring
Until target is focused
ā¢ Move your head from side-to-side to test for image
shift (i.e. parallax). Repeat the reticle focus step if
parallax is significant
ā¢ NOTE: When the instrument operator changes the
reticle focus may need to be adjusted
51. MEASURING THE HEIGHT OF AN OBJECT
ā¢ Level the instrument at a site where the target can be viewed through the
telescope and the mirror target can be setup directly below the target
ā¢ After powering on the instrument select āREMā from āMEASā > āMenuā
ā¢ Ht = h1 + h2
ā¢ h2 = S (sin Īøz1) (cot Īøz2 ) ā S (cos Īøz1)
ā¢ NOTE: Instrument height does not affect this calculation
52. MEASUREMENT OF TARGET HEIGHT
ā¢ Set the Target Height from āMEASā > āMenuā > āCoordinateā > āStation Orientationā >
āStation Coordinateā
ā¢ Set the target height to the measured height of the mirror target. Make sure you use
the metric side of the tape measure if working with metric units. You do not have to fill
out the other fields for a REM measurement, however, it is good practice to measure
and enter the instrument height. After entering the TH and IH make sure you press
āOKā (F4) to accept new values.
ā¢ Press āESCā to return to the āMEASā menu
ā¢ Select the āMEASā > āMenuā > āREMā, sight the mirror target,
press [OBS] to measure āSā, then [STOP]
ā¢ Sight the object above the target for height measurement
ā¢ Select [REM] after sighting the top of the height target,
and then [STOP] to stop the calculations
53. REM SCREEN RESULTS
ā¢ To re-shoot the mirror target use the [OBS]
on the REM screen.
ā¢ Note that after selecting REM the instrument
continues to make calculations in case you
need to adjust the vertical angle on the height
target.
ā¢ Select āSTOPā to terminate calculations on the
REM command.
54. Trouble-Shooting the REM Measurement
ā¢ The only numerical input is the target height so make sure that is entered
correctly. When TH is changed make sure you hit the āOKā function key.
ā¢ If the instrument is reset (zeroed) TH will be 0.0 so if you make a REM
measurement with TH=0 the answer will be underestimated by the actual
TH.
ā¢ A quick check can be made by using REM on the mirror target ā the
answer should be the TH.
55. CALIBRATING THE INSTRUMENT
ā¢ Calibration must be completed before coordinates can be obtained
ā¢ 3 possible calibrations:
ā¢ Backsight by angle: must know instrument coordinates and have
a landmark/target at a known azimuth
ā¢ Backsight by coordinate: must know instrument coordinates and
have mirror target set on a position of known coordinates
ā¢ Resection (triangulation): must have 3 or more mirror targets
established at known 3D coordinates
56. 3D COORDINATES
ā¢ Coordinates may be absolute or relative depending on survey
requirements
ā¢ Surveying the area of a mining site would require relative coordinates,
therefore, the initial instrument X,Y,Z coordinates may be 5000, 5000, 100
ā¢ Surveys that have to match a downloaded aerial photo from the USGS
would have to match UTM NAD83 coordinates so the starting point would
have to be determined by an accurate GPS receiver
57. Calibrate by Backsight by Angle
ā¢ Remember that when the instrument is powered on it has a random
X,Y coordinate system: you must align the instrument with your working
coordinate system.
ā¢ Level the instrument on the desired starting survey marker. Make sure
that on the last leveling step the optical plummet is centered on the
survey point
ā¢ Measure the target height and instrument height
ā¢ Select [COORD] from the MEAS menu
ā¢ Select āStn. Orientationā and then āStn. Coordinateā
ā¢ Edit the āN0ā, āE0ā, and āZ0ā fields to appropriate values (i.e. northing,
easting, elevation of instrument)
58. Backsight by Angle continued..
ā¢ Enter the instrument and target height if necessary
ā¢ Select [OK] when done
59. Backsight by Angle continuedā¦
ā¢ Select āBacksightā and then āAngleā
from the menu
ā¢ Sight the landmark/target of known azimuth
relative to instrument with telescope
ā¢ Select āAngleā from menu. Note that the menu
displays the zenith angle (ZA) and current horizontal
angle (HAR) and is waiting for you to enter the known
angle with [EDIT]
ā¢ Note: if you enter an azimuth angle as ā85.4514ā this
will be interpreted as 85 degrees, 45 minutes, 14 seconds
ā¢ IMPORTANT! You must select [OK] to accept the angle.
ā¢ Never use <Esc> to leave this screen
60. Backsight by Angle Continuedā¦
ā¢ NOTE: because the backsight by angle simply sets the instrument
horizontal angle encoder to match your desired coordinate system the
mirror target is never āshotā by the beam. If you can accurately sight on an
object or landmark such as a building corner the mirror target is not
needed. Make sure the instrument is ālockedā and accurately sighted with
telescope before entering the backsight angle.
ā¢ Because there is no internal statistical measure of how well the backsight
angle has been set it is imperative to check the backsight independently:
ā¢ Known point: shoot the target at a position of known X,Y,Z such as a
GPS point. The result should be within the resolution of the GPS.
ā¢ Known angle: shoot to a landmark at a known azimuth from the
instrument location- the angle should be within the resolution of the
instrument
61. Backsight by Coordinate
Use this method when you have 2 known survey points with the instrument established
on one and the mirror target on the other survey point
ā¢ From the āMEASā menu select [COORD] and then āStn. Orientationā. Set the
instrument coordinates with āStn. Coordinateā and then select [OK] and return to
āBacksightā
ā¢ Select āCoordā and then enter the backsight target
coordinates (NBS, EBS, ZBS) and select [OK]
ā¢ Sight in the target and inspect the āAzmthā (it should
be reasonable for your coordinate system).
ā¢ Select [YES] to calibrate. If you donāt select [YES] the
coordinate system is still random
62. Backsight by coordinate ā¦
ā¢ Always check the calibration of the instrument by shooting the target
used for the back sight.
ā¢ The resulting X,Y,Z should be within the several cm resolution typical for
a TS instrument.
ā¢ It is a very good idea to shoot other benchmarks within range to make
sure accuracy is within acceptable limits
63. RESECTION
ā¢ Resection uses 3 or more known target survey points to automatically
determine the X,Y,Z coordinates of the instrument
ā¢ This has the significant advantage of not requiring the instrument to be
leveled exactly on a survey point- any convenient location where you can
sight the targets is OK
ā¢ The ideal geometry is displayed
to the right
64. Resection continuedā¦
Prior to resection enter survey markers as known points through the āMEMā menu
ā¢ From the āMEASā menu select ā[MENU]ā > [RESEC]
ā¢ The resection procedure requires that the known
coordinates be defined first, and in the order that
they will be shot
ā¢ In the top right screen the 1st point has been defined
and the 2nd point is being entered. You can use
[READ] to read in previously entered or measured points
ā¢ Press the ā>ā or ā<ā arrow to move to next or previous
point
ā¢ When all points are entered select [MEAS]
65. Resection continuedā¦
ā¢ The [MEAS] screen (right) displays the
point being shot ā in this example the
1st point
ā¢ Choose [DIST] if you are shooting to a
mirror target, [ANGLE] if not
ā¢ Select [YES] to accept measurement,
[NO] to re-shoot, [EDIT] to change target
height
ā¢ The [CALC] option will be displayed when
the standard deviation of northing and easting
can be displayed
66. Resection continuedā¦
ā¢ Press [CALC] or [YES] on last point to display the calculated instrument
coordinates and the standard deviation of easting (ĻE) and northing (ĻN). Press
[OK] to finish Resection, and then [YES] to set the backsight azimuth to the
1st shot point
ā¢ Press [RESULT] to display the residuals of each shot
point- large deviations identify ābadā points
ā¢ If there are no problems press {Esc} to return to main
resection screen
ā¢ The standard deviations are a measure of the accuracy.
They should be in the range of several cmās for most
surveys
67. Resection Notes
ā¢ Resection initializes the X,Y,Z coordinates of the instrument. Save this
as a point (ex. G1S02 for group 2, instrument station #2) since it
represents a surveyed coordinate
ā¢ Once the instrument is calibrated the mirror targets can be taken down
and used elsewhere
ā¢ The instrument height should be entered before resection is calculated
ā¢ You can only begin shooting resection point 1 from the resection point
#3 or higher coordinate entry screen
68. Resection Notes
ā¢ Certain Geometries
should be
avoided: Targets
and Instrument
should not be
arranged
on a circle
69. Coordinate Measurement
ā¢ Used to determine XYZ coordinates of
target point.
ā¢ Make sure the instrument height and
target height are already set.
ā¢ Make sure backsight/resection have
already ālockedā the instrument into a
mapping coordinate system
ā¢ From MEAS select
Menu > Coord > Observation
70. Offset: Single Distance
ā¢ Single distance offset ā used to measure points that cannot be
āoccupiedā by the target.
ā¢ Examples:
ā¢ center of a large tree,
ā¢ center of a fountain
ā¢ center of a building
71. Offset: Single Distance
ā¢ Offset point can be right or left of the target, but must be the same
distance from the instrument.
ā¢ Offset point can be in front or behind target, but must be on the
same azimuth line.
ā¢ In any case the person/team holding the target must have a tape to
measure the exact distance (to cm accuracy at least) of the offset.
ā¢ The instrument will request an observation to the target first, and
then request the offset distance and where the target point is relative
to the point of interest (left, right, front, back).
72. Offset: Single Distance
ā¢ Note the arrow that indicates that
the target is to the left of the survey
point by 2 meters.