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Total Station Target Error & Ball Prisms

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The3rdDimension
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Is sub-mm accuracy consistently possible with a total station? What sources of error live at the target we measure with a total station? Are there any tools available to us surveyors to tame these errors and if so, what impact does that have in the grand scheme of things?

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This topic was modified 11 months ago 2 times by The3rdDimension
 
Posted : July 1, 2025 3:16 am
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Those are called SMR. Used a lot in metrology high precision work. I had many. The prism SMR were required to be calibrated twice a year for the work I did. Used with a laser tracker. And total stations. There’s a place in Williamsburg Va that can officially calibrate them so you know when they become to much error etc. they have many different sizes. Got a fellow surveyor that adopted them into his work flow. He loves them and said some of his work has proven to him how good they are. I will try and watch your video. You do some good ones for sure. 


 
Posted : July 1, 2025 2:52 pm