I tend to draft all relevant field notes and graphics by hand. I can't afford failure in the field. John Foster, RPAPresident
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From: Timothy Scarlett <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: Digital Survey gear
I love measuring and drawing by hand. Don’t get me wrong. Drafting is a deeply satisfying activity for me during fieldwork.
My question is not intended to open the digital vs. analog debate, which is entirely pointless in 2018. I find it valuable to measure and draw by hand and also to use LiDAR scans with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Different tools, each with it’s advantages and disadvantages.
I want to know what crews are using the professional field these days.
THanks
Tim
> On Oct 2, 2018, at 12:57 PM, Carl Steen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> 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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