CONTEN

TS:
1. INTRODUCTION of total station.
2. ADVANTAGES of total station.
3. DISADVANTAGES of total station.
4. PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN WHILE USING A

TOTAL STATION.
5. Conclusion.
6. Reference.

TOTAL STATION

INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL
STATION
The main instrument for surveyors on site
today is the total station. A total station is a
combination of an electronic theodolite, an
electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and
a micro processor with memory unit. 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 slope distances. A micro
processor in the instrument takes care of
recording, readings and the necessary

ADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION

Quick setting of the instrument on the tripod using
laser plummet.
On- board area computation programme to
compute the area of the field.
Local language support.
Full GIS creation(using mapinfo software).
Automation of old maps.
Greater accuracy in area computation.
Graphical view of plots and land for quick
visualization.

CONTI.
Integration of data base.
The area computation at any user required

scale.
The field jobs are finished, the map of the

area with dimensions is ready after data

transfer
Its reduce the time & also its measure up

DISADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION

1) It may be difficult for the surveyor to look

over and

check the work while surveying.

2) the instrument is costly. And conducting

surveys using total station, skilled personnel
are required.
3) for an over all check of the survey, it will be
necessary to return to the office and prepare
the drawings using appropriate software.

PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN
WHILE
USING A TOTAL STATION:
1) Use both hands to hold the total station handle.
2) Set up the tripod as stable as possible.
3) Do not move or carry a tripod with the total
station fixed on it, except for centering.
4) Store the battery pack with the battery
discharged.
5) Do not over tighten any of the clamp screws.
6) Take maximum care when the tribrach is
removed from the total station.

CONCLUSION

High precision .

Its mantainence is more.

The instrument contains sensitive electronic

assemblies which have been well protected

against dust & moisture.
Its easy to work . Compared to other

instument.

REFRENCE
Dr. H.S.Vishwanath, March 2011, surveying- III
Dr. S.C. Rangawala. April 2010, Surveying III

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