Surveyors are professionals who measure and map land, airspace, and bodies of water. They play an essential role in construction, engineering, and land development projects, providing crucial information for planning, design, and execution. To perform their jobs effectively and accurately, surveyors need the right tools. Below are some essential equipment for surveyors, including the theodolite, […]
Customized Optical Tools for Military and Industry
The accuracy of custom telescopes, incline measurement tools, precision measuring instruments, and alignment systems can mean life or death in military applications. Poor equipment can translate to the failure of specific systems or whole operations in an industrial setting. This is why partnering with a reputable manufacturer of optical instruments is crucial. Whether acquiring off-the-shelf […]
Surveying Equipment: Tools of the Trade
Surveying is the science of taking accurate measurements of Earth’s surfaces — including distances, angles, and elevations. It’s essential in planning and executing different construction projects, determining land boundaries, and creating maps. From survey tripods to compasses, surveyors utilize various instruments to carry out their tasks. Here are some of the most common tools of […]
Forestry, Navigators & Surveyors Tools
Foresters, navigators, and surveyors rely on different tools to perform their tasks (e.g., measuring land features, angles, and distances). These tools must be precise and accurate primarily to obtain correct data on the land concerned. They provide the essential information professionals need to interpret the data, arrive at sound decisions and make professional opinions that […]
Levels Used To Calibrate Instruments
Effective instrument calibration is vital for the accuracy and reliability of many an engineer’s work. From surveyors to construction engineers, many use quality precision levels to ensure that construction projects can be safely carried out. There are various types of levels that can be used to measure angles. Some levels enable teams to calibrate more […]
Retro Survey Equipment for Land and Sea
Surveying is a field that dates back to ancient times. And over the years, the world has seen the emergence of various tools that aid surveyors in their work. These include the tried-and-true compass, tripod, and brass sextants. Below we’ve listed some survey equipment that dates back years: Surveying compass. Originally named “circumferentor,” the surveyors […]
Calibrating Your Survey Equipment or Buy New?
In construction, navigation, and beyond, surveying tools ensure the gathering of accurate distances and angles between two points. If not regularly and properly maintained, their accuracy can be affected. This is where instrument calibration services come in. Why Calibrate Calibration brings the results of surveying tools back to an approved standard range. When it’s specifically […]
Precision Measurements In Surveying, Navigation, Topography
How do you measure the slope of a hill? Or the height of an object, such as the trees in a park? Getting these figures requires more than a regular ruler or tape measure. And this is where precision inclinometers come in handy. Also called clinometers, these are devices designed to measure angles of slope […]
Calibrating Your Optical Equipment to NIST
Many tools are included in a surveyor’s toolkit, from devices that measure distances to angles and custom optical equipment. And for these tools to provide accurate readings, two things are important: first, you should know how to use the tool properly, and second, the instrument itself must be calibrated. What is Calibration? Calibration is the […]
8 Essential Tools for the Surveyor
Surveying determines the relative positions of natural and man-made features on the earth’s surface. It is a critical tool for land management, engineering, construction, and other activities. Without surveying, it would be difficult to develop and manage land resources properly. And in order to survey the land accurately, efficiently, and safely — surveyors need a […]