Total Station

The versatility of electronic total stations makes these tools invaluable for professionals who require accurate dimensions. Modern total stations use advanced methods like GPS triangulation and automatic adjustment to yield precise results for users. These results can be communicated to PDAs and office computers via wireless connections for instant reports.

Viewing the Benefits of Total Stations in Various Industries

These advancements in total station technology have been beneficial for cartographers and GIS experts. An experienced cartographer uses an electronic total station to determine elevation, land contours and other elements necessary for accurate map making. GIS students and teachers can move beyond determining north and south points by experimenting with measurement tools in a total station.

Retailers like Tiger Supplies sell a majority of its total stations to surveyors and construction companies. These clients need reliable information on surface grades, distances and prospective dimensions that cannot be guaranteed with traditional lasers. Survey personnel can print off their results via remote connection to get reports started before getting back to headquarters.

A growing group of environmentalists and geologists are using these devices for their research. These total stations are deployed for the following purposes:

• Measure slope angles to measure total water runoff
• Locate likely nesting areas for birds before they head south for the winter
• Use past measurements to calculate soil and rock erosion

The latest construction lasers and electronic survey devices are carried by Tiger Supplies. These products are offered through the company's online store, which is accessible around the clock.