Geodesy and Modern Tools
Keywords:
angular measurements, high-altitude measurements, linear measurements, accuracy characteristics, underground structures, geodetic parameters, geodetic survey, total station, laser scannersAbstract
At present, lots of geodetic instruments and new geodetic technologies have been created, which are fundamentally different from traditional ones. In previous years, each type of measurement had its own type of instrument: for the angular measurements - the theodolite, for high-altitude measurements - a level, for linear measurements - a tape measure and rangefinder. Each device, depending on the intended use, had its own accuracy characteristics. Over time, science is developing and technologies are moving forward, the devices used in the field of engineering and geodetic works are improving. A modern geodetic instrument is a product of new technologies that embodies the latest achievements in optics and modern satellite technologies. This article provides a classification of devices according to their purpose and describes their application.
