Surveying instruments are tools used by surveyors to measure and accurately determine the size, position, and shape of objects and features on the earth's surface. Some common surveying instruments include:
Total Station: An electronic instrument that combines an electronic theodolite and an electronic distance meter to measure angles and distances on the earth's surface.
Theodolite: A type of electronic or optical instrument used to measure both horizontal and vertical angles.
Transit: A type of surveying instrument that combines a theodolite with a built-in level to measure both angles and elevations.
Electronic Distance Meter (EDM): An instrument that uses electromagnetic waves to measure distances.
Tape Measure: A type of manual instrument used to measure distances by stretching a flexible tape between two points.
Level: An instrument used to measure the height of a point relative to a reference point, typically by sighting along a bubble-level vial.
GPS Receiver: A type of electronic instrument that uses satellite signals to determine its location and elevation on the earth's surface.
Auto-Level: An electronic instrument that uses a built-in compensator to automatically level the instrument and measure the height of a point relative to a reference point.
Plane Table: A type of manual instrument used to map and record the location of features on the earth's surface.
These instruments are used by surveyors to accurately measure and map the earth's surface, provide information for land-use planning and management, and create maps and digital models of the earth's surface. The type of instrument used depends on the specific requirements of the surveying task and the accuracy and precision needed.
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