GPS surveying is the natural progression from traditional surveying. GPS or Global Positioning System works via satellites, which helps to pinpoint the location of the receivers that are located on Earth. The receiver will search for signals from GPS satellites above and then lock onto those signals. It is capable of triangulating your position and provide users with a readout of where they are located on a map.
It is far more than just a positioning tool, though. This has become a very popular option for surveyors for a number of reasons. When surveyors use GPS, they measure the distance between two points in three dimensions.
Types of GPS for Surveying
In some instances, the data is collected at two points at the same time from two different receivers. This is typically called static GPS, as the receivers stay in the same position. However, there are other systems that have a roving system that will take measurements.
GPS Surveying Benefits
One of the first and most often touted reasons to use this method of surveying is because of the accuracy it offers. You will find that the distance between two points can be measured very accurately, as long as the surveyor is using the equipment properly. With real-time surveying, it can cut down the time needed to survey an area, as well. This can help to boost the productivity of the company. In addition, with the new equipment on the market, it is usually possible for a single surveyor to do a job that it took two, or an entire team, to do in the past.
Those who want to utilize GPS surveying equipment will need to make sure they have all the right equipment on hand to get started. When determining what you may need, first consider the scope and nature of your project. If it is ongoing surveying, purchasing the equipment may be the best choice. For a short-term project, it might be a better choice to rent some of the equipment. In addition to the tools in the field, you may also need some GPS software, if you do not already have it.
Those who are in surveying and have not fully adopted all of the new technologies will find that it can truly change the way they do business, all for the better. Contact Frontier Precision for more information about our products and services
