Compact Testing of Total Station Instruments Using Folded Optics

V. Pagounis; N. Merlemis; D. Anastasiou; Orthodoxia Arabatzi; V. Zacharis; Maria Tsakiri

doi:10.2478/jaes-2022-0011

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Compact Testing of Total Station Instruments Using Folded Optics

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

Volume 12 (2022): Issue 1 (May 2022)

By: V. Pagounis, N. Merlemis, D. Anastasiou, Orthodoxia Arabatzi, V. Zacharis and Maria Tsakiri

Open Access

|May 2022

Abstract

An optimized compact-based method is introduced that verifies the distance measuring precision of surveying instruments. The paper describes the improvement of the compact based method not only in establishing a compact facility by using shorter lengths and folded path but also in the assessment process by implementing the official ISO standard for electronic distance measuring equipment (ISO 17123-4). The method produces statistically comparable results to ISO standards and is suited for regular instrument checks in institutions with limited space available.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jaes-2022-0011 | Journal eISSN: 2284-7197

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Language: English

Page range: 71 - 76

Submitted on: Jan 24, 2022

Accepted on: Feb 5, 2022

Published on: May 19, 2022

Published by: University of Oradea, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

EDM,

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© 2022 V. Pagounis, N. Merlemis, D. Anastasiou, Orthodoxia Arabatzi, V. Zacharis, Maria Tsakiri, published by University of Oradea, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty
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