Spanish translation: estación total (con tránsito/teodolito)
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English to Spanish translations [PRO] Archaeology / archaeological excavation
English term or phrase:"total station transit"
Este término aparece en la siguiente frase: "Map construction consisted of recording the edges of each feature with the total station transit..."
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A total station (a.k.a. EDM, transit, theodolite, the instrument) is the ultimate in survey instruments. A total station combines a digital theodolite and an EDM that work together with a microprocessor to rapidly and accurately perform tasks. With this combination, the total station can measure horizontal and vertical angles, slope, and horizontal and vertical distances. A total station also has a built-in calculator that performs trigonometric calculations, as well as an electronic field notebook used for storing data. The total station can interface with a computer for data transfer.
EDM (Electronic Distance Measuring Device): An EDM is a device mounted on the top of the total station that sends out a light wavelength. The EDM measures the time it takes for the light to travel from the EDM to a prism, bounce off the prism, then return to the EDM. This measurement is displayed as distance, but it is really a measurement of time. Very accurate distance measurements are taken using an EDM.
Theodolite (Transit): A theodolite measures horizontal and vertical angles. Horizontal angles are measured along a level horizontal axis. Vertical angles are measured along a level vertical axis.
Components of a Total Station
Tripod: The base that the total station instrument is mounted on.
Plumb Bob: Used to center the tripod over a point (an optical plummet on the instrument can also be used).
Total Station Instrument: The electronic unit that combines the EDM, theodolite, and field notebook.
Prism and Rod: A prism is mounted on a graduated rod. The EDM reflects light off the prism. The rod has a circle level to keep the rod plumb.
Se refiere a que se usó una estación total (equipo topográfico ultramoderno) para el registro de los límites de cada característica. No es muy adecuado usar total station transit, porque se les conoce sólo como estación total, que substituyó al teodolito.
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total station transit
estación total (con tránsito/teodolito)
Explanation: What is a Total Station?
A total station (a.k.a. EDM, transit, theodolite, the instrument) is the ultimate in survey instruments. A total station combines a digital theodolite and an EDM that work together with a microprocessor to rapidly and accurately perform tasks. With this combination, the total station can measure horizontal and vertical angles, slope, and horizontal and vertical distances. A total station also has a built-in calculator that performs trigonometric calculations, as well as an electronic field notebook used for storing data. The total station can interface with a computer for data transfer.
EDM (Electronic Distance Measuring Device): An EDM is a device mounted on the top of the total station that sends out a light wavelength. The EDM measures the time it takes for the light to travel from the EDM to a prism, bounce off the prism, then return to the EDM. This measurement is displayed as distance, but it is really a measurement of time. Very accurate distance measurements are taken using an EDM.
Theodolite (Transit): A theodolite measures horizontal and vertical angles. Horizontal angles are measured along a level horizontal axis. Vertical angles are measured along a level vertical axis.
Components of a Total Station
Tripod: The base that the total station instrument is mounted on.
Plumb Bob: Used to center the tripod over a point (an optical plummet on the instrument can also be used).
Total Station Instrument: The electronic unit that combines the EDM, theodolite, and field notebook.
Prism and Rod: A prism is mounted on a graduated rod. The EDM reflects light off the prism. The rod has a circle level to keep the rod plumb.
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