I agree with Richard, but would like to hear what other list members 
have to say. I know of people experimenting with using cheap smartphones 
as data collectors, but as I understand it, the results were variable.


On 10/2/2018 12:44 PM, Richard Lundin wrote:
> Tim:
>
> Being VERY old fashioned, I  and the rather elderly WRI Crew Members still,
> EFFECTIVELY, use my plane table and alidade for geological mapping and
> geophysical surveys. I train students on how to use it just as fast as as
> the EDM systems and you have a paper map that shows you if have done the
> work correctly and the relationships between the various survey points and
> features, IMMEDIATELY.
>
> It is great for work in other, less tech countries and WILL NOT go down
> from lack of the correct batteries or an EMP.
>
> So, get the new stuff, BUT, keep the old systems handy. YOU, MAY need them
> if things go bad as history says they will!
>
> Rich Lundin, WRI
>
> On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 8:43 AM Timothy Scarlett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> It is time to replace our digital survey equipment and I need advice. We
>> have been using 10-15 year old total station and handheld gps units. Those
>> still work, but really need to be replaced with newer gear.
>>
>> For those working in CRM, what geospatial devices/instruments are you
>> using in the field with your crews? What do you like/dislike?
>> I’d like our students to learn to use the types of gear that they will
>> actually use when they take positions with companies and agencies.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tim Scarlett
>> Michigan Tech
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