From construction projects to civil engineering data collection purposes, land surveyors provide a useful and necessary service. To do the work that land surveyors are required to do, however, demands having some essential tools used for land surveying. Have you ever wondered what does a clinometer do? How about transits, theodolites, or other surveying tools? Here is a look at several must-have tools used for land surveying projects and why surveyors need them.
Tapes, Lasers, etc.
Arguably the most familiar and common tool for land surveyors, tape measures and other related measurement devices are instrumental for surveyors to properly do their work. In addition to tape measurements, other devices for measuring lineage include laser devices, chains, and pocket tapes.
Clinometers
Part of the job of surveyors is to map the layout of the land, including elevations such as slopes and hills. That is also where a clinometer comes in handy by measuring the elevation and angles of those ground variations.
Compasses
Surveyors typically use compasses to measure the distance between two defined points.
Transits and Theodolites
These are accurate tools for measuring both vertical and horizontal angles. Used as cross-reference data sources, these tools help surveyors obtain a more accurate overview of the topography.
Levels
There are many types of levels used in surveying. Primarily, levels help determine angles between two points. Levels can either be handheld, digital, or optical by design.
Prisms
When secure control points need to be accurately established, prisms and reflectors are the tools of choice for surveyors.
Mounts and Tripods
From levels to prisms, and other tools that need to be secure, stable, or fixed, mounts, poles, and tripods are used to safely accomplish the task.
Magnetic Locators
Objects and fixtures such as utility covers, manholes, and pipes, for example, must be located during land surveys. Magnetic locators are an easy way to find and determine the location of any type of ferrous material.
These are a few of the most common tools used for land surveying projects, and they make the work of surveying easier. More importantly, these tools also enable the most accurate land surveying data.
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