Total Station

Dr. Maher A. El-Hallaq

Lecturer of Surveying
The Islamic University of Gaza
 Contents
Introduction.
Parts of a total station.
Total station set up.
Coordinate calculation.
Total station field techniques.
Standard measurements.
TopSurv Settings and job creation
Mapping and stake out.
Resection and COGO.
Data transfer and conversion
 Introduction
Transits and theodolites were commonly used.
Recently, total stations has replaced all instruments.
Total station can accomplish all tasks much more
efficiently.
In addition, they can also measure distances
accurately and quickly.
Furthermore, they can make computations with
angle and distance measurements.
They can display the results in a real time.
They are used for all types of surveys.
 Introduction
Total station = theodolite

built in EDM

built in data collector

microprocessor
 Introduction
Measures and Records:
Horizontal Angles
Vertical Angles
and
Slope Distances
Calculates:
Horizontal Distance
Vertical Distance
Azimuths of Lines
X,Y,Z Coordinates
Layout
etc.
Parts
of
a total
station
Parts
of
a total
station
Parts
of
a total
station
Parts
of
a total
station
Handling a total station
 Total station set up

Should be centered over the survey point.

Should be leveled.
- bulls-eye bubble for preliminary leveling
- one plate bubble for precise leveling
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Horizontal Coordinate (x,y
(x,y)
x,y)

xk = xi +dik sin ik
yk = yi +dik cos ik
Vertical coordinate z

hB = hA + HI + S sin v - HT
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