According to Wikipedia, “Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art, and science of determining the terrestrial two-dimensional or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor.” Its purpose is to build and create maps by observing and recording characteristics of various topological areas, by collecting information on various points and the distances between points. For centuries, land surveying has been used to build and create maps of the physical layout of the land.
There are various types of surveying, which can be broadly classified into two main categories:
Geodetic Surveying – This type of surveying involves the measurement and mapping of large areas of the Earth’s surface and is used to determine the shape and size of the Earth. It is often used for navigation, mapping, and scientific research. Some of the common types of geodetic surveying are: Global positioning system (GPS) surveying, Satellite surveying, Aerial surveying, Terrestrial surveying
Land Surveying – This type of surveying involves the measurement and mapping of land surfaces. It is used to determine the boundaries of properties, create topographic maps, and identify any physical features that may affect the use of the land. Some common types of land surveying are Boundary surveying, Topographic surveying, Construction surveying, Mining surveying, and Hydrographic surveying.
Leica Geosystems offers a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of users, from surveyors and engineers to archaeologists and scientists. Leica Geosystems is known for its high-quality and innovative products, which are designed to improve accuracy, productivity, and safety in surveying and measurement operations. The company also offers comprehensive training and support services to help customers make the most of their equipment.
For persons who are technical and into design, yet are not land surveyors, the design and technologies presented in Leica’s range of high-quality instruments, are impressive. Leica offers a range of modern surveying tools and software solutions to professionals in the surveying space. We’ve listed some below.
- Controllers – A unique portfolio of wirelessly connected field controllers with a complete range of easy-to-use software
- Manual Total Stations – Receive data output in any format from our rugged total stations with accurate angle measurements, quadruple axis compensation and powerful reflectorless EDM.
- Robotic Total Stations – Achieve the highest accuracy and reliability with our productive total stations that provide superb angle and distance technology and a powerful suite of onboard Apps.
- MultiStation – Get in-depth data on the Leica Nova MS60 – The new experience in measuring technology.
- Software – Leica Geosystems´ range of software seamlessly connects measurement sensors to provide maximum productivity from field data collection to presentation.
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