Subject 'Total Stations'

Name in Estonian: Elektrontahhümeetrid

Year: 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016

Status	passive
State code	ERA442
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Rakendusgeodeesia
Credit points	3 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

Classification and development of total stations. Principle of electronic angle detection and ranging. Parts of a total station. Accuracy standards. Equippement. Technological possibilities of total stations. Application of standard programmes of Trimble S6, M3, S3 and Topcon GTS 225 (adjustment, administration of data files, instrument orientation methods, coordination of points, range and angle displacement and setting out new point).

General aim

The objective of the course is to give the students an overview of total stations and their application possibilities in geodetic survey.

Aim

Having passed the course successfully the student:
- is able to carry through most surveying applications with a total station;
- is able to interpret standard programmes of total stations, based on classical geodesy.

Form description

Lectures, seminars, practical classes, group work, independent work.

Literature

Randjärv, J. Ilves, E. Jürgenson, H. 1998. Geodeesia II osa, Eesti Põllumajandusülikool, 286 lk;

Evaluation methods

For the assessment a written test is used. In order to take the test students must take part in practical work and group work also submit and defend conducted reports.

Name of the e-learning course at Moodle environment (http://ekool.tktk.ee)

Elektrontahhümeetrid - Tarvo Mill

Is taught in following curricula

2014: RG

2013: RG

2012: GI

2011: GI