Precision measurement tools like an alidade and theodolites are used in many industries — from surveying to navigation. While they provide accurate measurements that help users deliver quality charting and distance measurements, their accuracy degrades over time, mainly due to natural wear and tear. However, this can also be caused by external shocks (it can […]

Improve your measurement accuracy with more efficient instrumentation. This article delves into the different types of precision instruments from telescope illuminators to inclinometers.  Inclinometers. Also known as clinometers, are instruments used to measure the angles of a slope. An inclinometer manufacturer would also designs tools to measure the angle of the elevation or depression of […]

Without land surveyors, it will be difficult to properly determine and document property boundaries. This is critical for identifying and protecting land ownership. Without approved boundaries, construction development sites will struggle to meet designer specifications and inspection protocols.  Needless to say, surveyors perform essential tasks that, when not carried out properly, will have long-term repercussions. […]

In any land development project, surveying is one of the first important things to undertake. Using tools like a compass for land surveying, a surveyor is tasked to identify three-dimensional location points. By knowing where these points are, together with the angles and distances between them, maps and property boundaries can be produced and determined.  […]

Before construction begins or when someone needs to identify the legal boundaries of a certain property, surveyors use a theodolite to identify the topographic details of a piece of land or determine a structure’s location. Whether they use a theodolite rental or their own, one thing remains the same: Theodolites are essential optical instruments used […]

The three arm protractor is one of the best instruments used in determining one’s location. While many professionals today use custom telescopes and other more advanced optical instruments, the 3 arm protractor was helpful in performing surveying tasks back in the day.  In this article, we cover the possible practical uses of a 3 arm […]

For a structure or a whole system to function as its designers and engineers envisioned it, alignment is critical. Alignment refers to components’ geometric orientation. Devices such as theodolites assist in ensuring that each component is placed in its proper position.  Optical alignment tools have several applications. They can be used to monitor bulges and […]

Primarily used to measure vertical and horizontal angles, theodolites are essential to a surveyor’s arsenal. These devices allow surveyors to determine the position of objects at a given site. Today, traditional and digital theodolites are not only used when conducting topographic surveys. Their range of applications also includes meteorology, or the study of the atmosphere […]

The earliest versions of alidades were used in the field of astronomy. Fast forward to today, a telescopic alidade remains one of the many essential tools needed to perform surveying tasks.  Alidade Uses and the Similarities of Surveying, Astronomy, Navigation, and More Alidades are sighting devices used for navigation and determining directions. They can also […]

The purpose of surveying — that is to gather accurate data on a specific land or site — will be defeated when you fail to calibrate your surveying equipment. instrument calibration services are vital because they make sure that your measuring devices are functioning properly.  Why Calibrate Surveyors use different instruments to collect data on […]