Data transfer of total station traverses

Abstract EN

The major objective of this paper is to transfer field data stored in the total station memory to a computer.

Number of stations is established in the study area.

The positions of control points are measured by Global Positioning System ( GPS ) .

Electronic Total Station is used to perform horizontal and vertical traversing.

The field data are stored in a three dimensional coordinate file.

Several serial transportation parameters are tested until the data are downloaded to the computer using T-COM program through an RS-232 interface cable.

The total station and the computer operating system must have similar communication parameters.

The data must be sent and received simultaneously.

Compass rule is used for data balancing.

Data are converted into digital plans using Geographic Information System ( GIS ) and Computer Aided Design ( CAD ) programs .-