The land surveying industry is facing upheavals every day. There are thousands of situations that need to be overcome, which demand innovative approaches or new tools to be integrated. To be as productive as possible, surveyors need to make sure that their tools are up to date. Also, they integrate innovative surveying approaches as fast as possible.
One such piece of surveying equipment is a survey pole. Also referred to as a survey rod or a surveying staff. Its function is quite simple. It serves as a visual marker and reference point for surveyors when taking measurements or aligning survey instruments. However, they are much more important as they are an underrated instrument that can help professional surveyors perform their job with ease and accuracy.
For surveys that use the Leica Geosystems automated total stations, the best possible solution for taking measurements is the Leica AP20 AutoPole. The advantages of this surveying pole is that it can provide automated height updates with the help of software, enable measurements with a tilted pole, and automatically search and lock to the correct targets. The result is being able to resolve three major productivity problems that surveyors constantly face in a single swoop.
Today we want to emphasize how good actually Leica’s AP20 AutoPole is. Also, which are the ways it can impact a surveying firm?
Creates Quality Deliverables Much Faster
The main advantage of the AP20 Leica survey pole is that it can help surveyors finish their jobs much faster. Directly benefiting the clients as well. It also helps when working in difficult conditions. The main trouble surveyors face is being able to get accurate data in very difficult environments. This surveying pole was able to get them to perform faster, better, and with more accuracy. Even in densely forested areas.
The main trouble that surveyors can face is that GNSS equipment is not able to accurately measure the location. Especially when it comes to dense forests. But by adjusting the height of the AP20 AutoPole and tilting the pole to make the prism and the total station visible, the exact accuracy of the position can be achieved.
That way, you can be certain that the height and location data are correct. Even after frequent prism pole adjustments needed to avoid various obstacles in the field.
Profit Increase
Most firms face challenges that involve the replacement of traditional hourly, rate-based models. To help mitigate the situation, increased efficiency is one of the solutions. But in order to achieve it, you need better tools. This is where the AP20 steps in. It is capable of streamlining both the work in the field and the office and can specifically increase profits under the contract model.
The features that are able to do this start with automatic tilt compensation. It helps to save a lot of time in the field, eliminating the need for surveyors to level the pole for each and every measurement. The device also helps them to reach some inaccessible points with the help of an angled pole.
It actually enables surveyors to do more work from the same total station setup. So, for example, if you are planning to survey in construction and building environments, tilting the poles helps to make more corner points visible.
Also, the automated PoleHeight feature reduces one of the most common human errors from happening - entering the height of the pole incorrectly. The way that the feature works is that it automatically identifies and records height updates with the help of its Leica Captivate field software. The sensor snap system enables surveyors to adjust the height of their surveying poles. Of course, without having to manually record the changes.
By directly eliminating a few steps that were previously done manually, this piece of equipment helps to save the time surveyors spend in the field. But also reduces the time needed to make the corrections of errors in the post-process.
Gain a Competitive Advantage
The addition of the Leica AP20 AutoPole, it helps to revolutionize the daily workflow of surveyors. It does not only help to make the work go faster by eliminating a couple of processes that one would usually do manually. But it also helps to increase safety in dangerous situations.
By adopting this type of technology, the employer is able to gain a competitive advantage. Retaining and attracting the next generation of surveyors. However, what you have to realize is that using this technology is not going to mean wasting time on added training. The use of the AP20 pole is more intuitive rather than being time-intensive.
The speed of the setup wizard helps out with the total station pairing. Allowing the surveyors to use the device with Captivate apps. Even with advanced workflow, surveyors are able to increase their speed and at the same time reduce errors.
The surveyor’s safety is also made greater in a variety of situations, particularly when measuring along roadways or trenches. This is made possible with the tilted pole. Allowing surveyors to measure manholes, sidewalks, and other roadway features, and not having to be exposed directly to the traffic.
Also, points that required surveyors to climb over rails or fences are now eliminated. They gain access even from uneven or steep surfaces without a problem.
FAQs
Here are a few added pieces of information that you may need about surveying poles.
How long is a pole in surveying?
It is a unit of length that is equal to 16.5 feet or 5.5 yards (approximately 5.0292 meters). It is also 1/4 the length of a surveyor's chain.
How many feet in a survey pole?
There are 16.5 feet in a survey pole?
What is a survey pole?
A survey pole is a bar, held in a vertical position, upon which different instruments can be mounted. Including prisms, GPS devices, etc.
What does a pole do in surveying?
Surveying poles’ use is to spot and mark the position of survey stations. They help to range straight lines. Also, if a rod exceeds more than 12 feet, we refer to it as a ranging pole.
