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
June 15, 2022
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
May 18, 2022
Calibration of Precision Instruments to NIST Standards
Precision measurement tools like an alidade and theodolites are used in many industries — from surveying to navigation. While they provide accurate measurements that help
April 13, 2022
Precision Instruments for Measurement: What You Need To Know
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
March 16, 2022
Stands and Tripods a Surveyor Uses
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
February 17, 2022
Land Surveying Tools of Today & Yesterday
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
January 20, 2022
4 Ways Theodolites Help Surveyors
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
December 12, 2021
What was a 3 Arm Protractor Used for?
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
November 20, 2021
Alignment Technology for Structural Engineers and The Military
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.
October 15, 2021
Electronic Meteorological Theodolites for Surveyors and Weather
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
September 14, 2021