Information and knowledge about surveying, engineering and surveying equipment.
We are told that GPS Network Rovers have cm accuracy. This means that with the correction service that GPS Network Rover knows its position within a 20cm sphere (the size of a small stone) anywhere in the world.
But is this true?
The Real World Accuracy of Network GPS Rover Surveying Equipment. Read More »
Weekly Checks are Essential on Auto Levels The Auto Level, while not great in cost, is a precision piece of measuring equipment. Being able to see and provide levels, to within a couple of millimetres, at a distance of 50m from the auto level is incredible. But having confidence that your auto level is giving
Why you should check your auto level weekly. Read More »
Can a dumpy level really be used to measure distances? Yes, it can. And in this article I shall be detailing how this can be done. How to use a dumpy level to measure distance. A little-known trick that can be done with automatic (dumpy) levels is to measure distances. This is done by using
Can a dumpy level be used to measure distance? Read More »
Everyone would like to make their working life easier. This is one way to make the job of a site engineer easier.
How to make the Job of a Site Engineer Easier. Finding Control Stations. Read More »
4 Ways to ensure accuracy from your GPS Equipment, or more to the point, how to prevent poor accuracy from GPS Equipment.
4 Ways To Get The Best GPS Accuracy. Read More »
What is the Resection Programme on a Total Station? The Resection programme found on nearly all Total Stations, like the Leica TCRP1205 Robotic Total Station, allow immense flexibility on where the Total Station can be positioned for ease of setting out or surveying. It is one of the most used features of a modern Total
Guide to Doing a Resection with a Total Station Read More »
How often should you check an automatic level? We would recommend that site staff should check an automatic level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the automatic level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the automatic level can then be easily identified and
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There are 6 checks that need to be carried out on a Total Station to ensure that it is working properly. In this article I go through all 6 Total Station checks.
Checks on Total Station Accuracy Read More »
How do you check a dumpy level? A dumpy level is checked for accuracy by carrying out a two peg test. Here is a straight forward, easy to follow guide on how to perform a two peg test on a dumpy level. This is straight forward and can be done on any site by any
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How often should you check a dumpy level? We would recommend that site staff should check a dumpy level for accuracy every week. This site check should also be logged and stored with the Calibration Certificate for the dumpy level. Any deterioration in the accuracy of the dumpy level can then be easily identified and
How often should you check a dumpy level? Read More »
