| When it comes to surveying, land surveyors | | | | · GPS equipment - Probably the best |
| know that their choice of equipment can be very | | | | invention for conducting true surveys is the GPS |
| important. Surveying is the science of determining | | | | or Global Positioning System equipment. This |
| the dimensions and contour of the earth's surface | | | | system uses satellites to conduct the surveys. |
| by measuring distance, directions and elevations. It | | | | The unit makes contact with the satellite which |
| is as old as recorded civilizations but has come a | | | | transmits a signal. It does this by taking the |
| long way since then. Choosing surveying | | | | variations in height between two points along with |
| equipment is essential for getting proper readings. | | | | the distance and directions. |
| Surveying instruments have come along way | | | | · Measurement equipment - A measuring |
| since the very first surveys were done. | | | | wheel is the most common type of |
| Technology has made doing land surveying easier. | | | | measurement equipment. This method works by |
| It has also given us surveying instruments that | | | | rolling the wheel along the desired measurement |
| could have only been dreamt of before. This | | | | and counting the revolutions of the wheel. The |
| means there are more options for surveyors to | | | | counting is done by having an odometer on it that |
| consider so you need to research all options to | | | | records the revolutions. |
| know what is best for you. | | | | · Tripod equipment - Having a stable |
| When it comes to land surveying, it pays to take | | | | tripod is essential when taking surveys. If the |
| the time to learn about your options so you can | | | | tripod moves, it must be reset and the survey |
| get the best equipment for your needs. The first | | | | repeated. The material that the tripod is made of |
| step is to know what type of surveying you will | | | | can also affect a survey. Wood and aluminum can |
| do and the degree of work you're doing. The | | | | become water logged and can change the results |
| next step is to learn what is out there so you | | | | of the survey while fiberglass is heavy and |
| know what your choices are. | | | | cumbersome. It can come down to personal |
| Some examples of things you might need are: | | | | preference when choosing the right tripod |
| · Laser levels- This will shoot a laser | | | | equipment for you. |
| beam that tracks elevation. It is also a handy tool | | | | There are more pieces of surveying equipment to |
| when doing construction surveys. There are two | | | | choose from. The previous list is going to get you |
| types of laser levels available. These are the single | | | | started on your way now that you know the |
| and rotating-beam lasers. The single rotating-beam | | | | essentials for doing surveys. The rest is going to |
| laser will offer a more linear approach to land | | | | come down to personal preference and what you |
| surveys where a rotating-beam laser can be used | | | | are used to working with. When choosing |
| in open areas to create a wider survey. | | | | particular brands, go with word of mouth, |
| · Theodolites - These are most | | | | customer reviews, brands you've used before |
| commonly used for horizontal and vertical angling. | | | | and those with good warranties in case something |
| They can also determine elevation and height. | | | | should break unexpectedly from normal use. |