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Geomatics fundamentals

Instruments, field procedures and the data that comes off them: levels, total stations, differential levelling, traverse field work, notes and data reduction.

What this subject area expects

  • Reduce differential and trigonometric levelling notes
  • Apply instrument checks - two-peg test, collimation, plate-bubble adjustment
  • Read and keep field notes that another surveyor can follow
  • Choose an appropriate procedure for a required accuracy

Topics covered here

Differential levelling · Field notes and page check · Trigonometric levelling · Profile and cross-section levelling · Two-peg test and collimation · Instrument adjustment and errors · Total station operation · Angle observation · Stadia and tacheometry · Data reduction workflow · Accuracy and procedure choice · GNSS and conventional workflow

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