K.L.

E’S POLYTECHNIC MAHALINGPUR-587312

“PPT ON TOTAL STATION

PRESENTED BY:
AMAR.N.HOLEPPAGOL

GUIDANCE H.O.D PRINCIPAL

Mr.S.M.Mushi Mr.S.M.Mushi Mr.S.I.Kundagol
CONTENTS:
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.
· 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 computation.
ADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION
 Quick setting of the instrument on the tripodusing
laser plummet.
 On- board area computation programme to
compute the area of thefield.
 Local language support.
 Full GIS creation(using mapinfo software).
 Automation of old maps.
 Greater accuracy in areacomputation.
 Graphical view of plots and land forquick
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 afterdata transfer

 It’s reduce the time & also it’s measure up to 3 to 5

Km distance.
 DISADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION

1) It may be difficult for the surveyor to look over and

check the work whilesurveying.

2) the instrument is costly. And conducting surveys

using total station, skilled personnel arerequired.

3) for an over all check of the survey, it will be

necessary to return to the office and prepare the
drawings using appropriatesoftware.
 PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN WHILE
USING A TOTAL STATION:
1) Use both hands to hold the total stationhandle.
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 forcentering.
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 .

 It’s mantainence is more.

 The instrument contains sensitive electronic
assemblies which have been well protectedagainst
dust & moisture.

 It’s easy to work . Compared to other instument.

 REFRENCE
 Dr. H.S.Vishwanath, March 2011, surveying- III

 Dr. S.C. Rangawala. April 2010, Surveying III

THANK YOU……