To make everything clear on this topic, we will answer the following questions in this article:<\/p>\n
-What is terrain surveying?<\/p>\n
-What ways are there to measure a site?<\/p>\n
-What is the best way to measure a site?<\/p>\n
-Can you measure a site yourself?<\/p>\n
-What result do you get from a site survey?<\/p>\n
Land surveying: the solution<\/h2>\n
You may not have the opportunity to read this entire article. Therefore, there is another opportunity to learn more about Terrain Surveying.<\/p>\n
You can try a GPS measurement system through this website. To do so, look directly at this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also request a demonstration of one of our GPS surveying systems. At this demonstration you can then also ask specific questions about Terrain Surveying and of course other topics related to GPS surveying.<\/p>\n If you don't have time for a demonstration or want to try the software of our GPS measurement systems quickly in between, that is possible. Apglos Survey Wizard is the easiest software to perform GPS measurements with. You can download it for free from the Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n The surveying app Apglos Survey Wizard has full functionality with your Android device's GPS. So you can fully test this app and it is free.<\/p>\n Of course, the accuracy of our GPS receivers is better than that of standard Android devices. So if you would like to do a test with an accurate system, check out this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n To arrive at the basis for a construction project, the terrain is often surveyed. All objects on the site are mapped during site measuring. These can be trees, but also light poles, water courses, shrubs and so on.<\/p>\n All of these objects can affect the design of the construction project and therefore the final outcome of the construction project.<\/p>\n The impact may relate to shape or position. But the objects can also have financial consequences.<\/p>\n It is therefore important to map all objects on the construction project site.<\/p>\n Another important part of site surveying is measuring the elevations of the site. Of course, the construction project must match the existing situation. Therefore, when measuring the terrain, one measures the boundaries properly. One then focuses especially on the connections.<\/p>\n Measuring the elevations of the site is also important. From this height measurement, one can determine the floor level or road level. One can also determine how much soil needs to be supplied or removed.<\/p>\n These are also factors that may have financial implications for the project.<\/p>\n There are several ways to measure for terrain. One of original ways is with a measuring tape.<\/p>\n This is a good way to quickly measure a certain distance between two objects. It is also a simple way. Anyone can work with a tape measure. After all, it is just a large tape measure.<\/p>\n However, there are many disadvantages to surveying terrain with a tape measure. For example, it is difficult to determine direction with a measuring tape. Also, one cannot determine coordinates with a measuring tape. The data obtained with a measuring tape is analog, making it difficult to use the results for digital design, for example.<\/p>\n Of course, analog measurement data determined with a measuring tape can be digitized. However, this is an extra step, making it not really cost-effective.<\/p>\n GPS can be used to do a lot these days. Of course, there is navigation. But GPS is also widely used today for surveying work. And surveying sites is, of course, one of those surveying activities.<\/p>\n GPS allows you to determine position with centimeter accuracy. And that, of course, is what you want when surveying a site.<\/p>\n The good thing about GPS is that the results are immediately available digitally. It is also ideal that the results are immediately in the correct coordinate system. For the Netherlands, this is of course RDNAPTRANS2018.<\/p>\n Nowadays terrains are also measured with a drone. This is a quick way to measure especially large areas.<\/p>\n The drone then flies above the terrain and scans the entire terrain from above. All points found are related to ground points or base points. These points are often measured with GPS so that the scanned points can be set to coordinates.<\/p>\n Measuring with a drone is fast. But it is not yet allowed everywhere. Moreover, measuring with a drone is a job for specialists.<\/p>\n Above, I described three ways to measure a terrain. The question of what is the best way to measure a terrain is a difficult one. This has to do with the fact that the best way depends on the purpose and on the terrain.<\/p>\n If surveying the site is only about determining the distance from, say, a tree to a shed, then using a measuring tape will suffice.<\/p>\n However, an altitude measurement of open terrain cannot be done with a tape measure. It can be done with a drone. This is also probably the fastest method to perform an altitude measurement.<\/p>\n But a drone may not be flown everywhere. Consider, for example, proximity to airports or where there are a lot of people present. There are regulations for flying drones, and therefore also for surveying terrains with drones. These regulations are there to prevent accidents.<\/p>\n GPS surveying has far fewer limitations than measuring with drones or a measuring tape. It is quick to set up. So even if it is just for a single point you can use a GPS measurement system well.<\/p>\n In addition, measuring with GPS has advantages. The person measuring with GPS sees exactly what he or she is measuring. This allows obstacles to be found that would go unnoticed with a drone, for example.<\/p>\n In general, the best way to survey a terrain is the method using GPS surveying equipment. However, there are situations where other ways may work faster.<\/p>\n Measuring a terrain with a tape measure is not that difficult. But measuring with a drone requires some knowledge and skill.<\/p>\n However, measuring with GPS can be done well by yourself if the software you use is Apglos Survey Wizard. This app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n Apglos Survey Wizard is very simple surveying software with nevertheless a lot of functionality. The software even helps you through the most frequently used features of the app.<\/p>\n This only requires you to turn on the GPS receiver and connect with Apglos Survey Wizard.<\/p>\n Then you can measure immediately. And by direct I mean also directly. Measuring a terrain really doesn't mean much anymore. With layers you can indicate what you are measuring. And the buttons are self-explanatory.<\/p>\n The land surveying software Apglos Survey Wizard is very intuitive. And it allows you to do everything you need to do terrain surveying.<\/p>\n You can measure point objects, such as trees, light poles and sewer manholes. But you can also measure line objects, such as curbs.<\/p>\n The options also include measuring arcs, polylines and planes.<\/p>\n Since this is all in the simple surveying app Apglos Survey Wizard, I can say with certainty that you can survey a terrain with our GPS surveying equipment.<\/p>\n The result of a terrain survey can vary. It depends on what the purpose of the terrain measurement is.<\/p>\n A well-known term for the result of a terrain survey is a digital terrain model. The abbreviation a digital terrain model is DTM.<\/p>\n A digital terrain model or DTM consists of a points, connected by triangles. This creates a model of the elevations of the terrain. Using a digital terrain model, one can use software such as Civil 3D to determine volumes quickly and easily. And one can see how much soil needs to be excavated or brought in.<\/p>\n A DTM is often used in large projects, such as highway construction.<\/p>\n For smaller projects, there are other ways to present the result properly. If one wants to use the terrain survey to later design on one's own then a DXF file is a good result. A DXF can be opened in any drawing program, such as AutoCAD and Microstation.<\/p>\n These drawing programs can then be used to base the design on the site survey.<\/p>\n This was a whole article on terrain surveying. There is a lot to report on this topic of GPS surveying. So we hope you have picked up at least a few things from it and can take advantage of them.<\/p>\n However, everything written in this article is theory. If you want to put this theory into practice you can.<\/p>\n Indeed, you can use this website to purchase a GPS measurement system try<\/a> or buy<\/a>. When you do then you can put what you have learned by reading this article on Terrain Surveying into practice immediately. And you can see if working with our GPS measuring equipment is something for you.<\/p>\n Of course, when you try or buy one of our GPS measurement systems, you will receive a short and clear explanation so that you can get started with it right away.<\/p>\n If you would like a demonstration first, you can book one here. During a demonstration or a brief explanation, you can also ask specific questions about terrain measurement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Land](\"https:\/\/gps-system.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/landmeten-met-een-gps-systeem.jpg\")
<\/p>\nWhat is terrain surveying?<\/h2>\n
What are the ways to measure a site?<\/h2>\n
Measuring with a measuring tape<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLand surveying with GPS<\/h3>\n
Measuring with a drone<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is the best way to measure a site?<\/h2>\n
Can you measure a site yourself?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat results do you get from a site survey?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFinal conclusion on terrain surveying<\/h2>\n