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"total station transit"

Spanish translation: estación total (con tránsito/teodolito)

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English term or phrase:"total station transit"
Spanish translation:estación total (con tránsito/teodolito)
Entered by: Maria Elena Martinez

15:17 Dec 16, 2006
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..."
No entiendo a qué se está refiriendo.
Muchas gracias por su ayuda.
Sara Villaescusa García (X)
Local time: 20:58
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.


espero te sirva de ayuda


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Maria Elena Martinez
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Local time: 20:58
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me ha servido de gran ayuda
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4 +1estación total (con tránsito/teodolito)
Maria Elena Martinez


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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.


espero te sirva de ayuda




Example sentence(s):
  • http://www.indiana.edu/~arch/saa/matrix/afm/afm_station.htm
  • http://www.precisiontopografica.com/glosario.htm
Maria Elena Martinez
Netherlands
Local time: 20:58
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
me ha servido de gran ayuda

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agree  Enrique Espinosa: Muy bien!
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