TRIMBLE GEOXT</strong></p> <p style=”clear: both; text-align: center; border: medium none;”><a style=”clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; background-color: transparent; cssfloat: left; border: 0px;” href=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010021.JPG/P1010021-full.jpg”><img style=”border: 0px;” src=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010021.JPG/P1010021-custom;size_124,165.jpg” alt=”” /></a></p> <p style=”border: medium none;”>
You should use the Trimble GeoXT if the following applies:
1.) You want a simple to use, small handheld unit
2.) Sub-meter accuracy is sufficient
3.) Satellites are available (you are not working in dense trees or close to a mountain)
4.) You only have one person to operate the GPS unit
5.) You can wait for the data to be post-processed
TOPCON HIPER PRO</strong></p> <p style=”border: medium none;”><a style=”clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; background-color: transparent; cssfloat: left; border: 0px;” href=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010077.JPG/P1010077-full.jpg”><img style=”border: 0px;” src=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010077.JPG/P1010077-custom;size_123,164.jpg” alt=”” /></a>
You should use the TopCon Hiper Pro if the following applies:
1.) You need millimeter accuracy (20mm). If you are working in an area smaller than 1 meter you should use this unit.
2.) You have time to spend on more training (several sessions of 2-3 hours each)
3.) Your site is within one of RMBL’s localizations
4.) Satellites are available (you are not working in dense trees or close to a mountain)
5.) You want data as soon as possible (no post processing necessary)
TOPCON CONVENTIONAL TOTAL STATION</strong></p> <p style=”border: medium none;”><a style=”clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; background-color: transparent; cssfloat: left; border: 0px;” href=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010213.JPG/P1010213-full.jpg”><span style=”font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: x-small;”><img style=”border: 0px;” src=”http://rmbl.info/gis/P1010213.JPG/P1010213-custom;size_123,164.jpg” alt=”” /></span></a>
You should use the convention Total Station if the following applies:
1.) You need the best accuracy possible (5-10mm)
2.) Satellites are not available, however, line of sight is available
3.) You have 2-3 people available to collect data
4.) You have time to spend on more training (several sessions of 2-3 hours each)
5.) You can use data in ground coordinates (you don’t need lat/long or UTM)
