Workshop Exercises

Exercise 1: Data Import and Quality Check

Practice importing raw survey data and performing initial quality checks.

  1. Import the provided sample dataset RAW_SURVEY_001.csv
  2. Check for missing data points
  3. Validate coordinate systems
  4. Generate a quality report

Expected time: 30 minutes

Exercise 2: Total Station Setup

Learn proper total station setup and calibration procedures.

  1. Tripod setup and leveling
  2. Instrument centering
  3. Horizontal and vertical calibration
  4. Electronic distance measurement checks

Expected time: 45 minutes

Exercise 3: Control Point Network

Establish and measure a control point network.

  1. Control point placement strategy
  2. Network measurement techniques
  3. Redundancy checks
  4. Network adjustment

Expected time: 60 minutes

Exercise 4: Topographic Survey

Conduct a detailed topographic survey of the assigned area.

  1. Feature coding implementation
  2. Ground point collection
  3. Detail survey techniques
  4. Quality control measures

Expected time: 90 minutes

Exercise 5: GNSS Survey Methods

Practice various GNSS survey techniques and methodologies.

  1. RTK setup and initialization
  2. Static survey procedures
  3. Quality indicators monitoring
  4. Base station setup

Expected time: 60 minutes

Exercise 6: Boundary Survey

Perform a boundary survey including monument location and verification.

  1. Monument search techniques
  2. Boundary line measurements
  3. Corner perpetuation
  4. Legal description verification

Expected time: 120 minutes

Exercise 7: As-Built Survey

Complete an as-built survey of existing structures and utilities.

  1. Structure measurement techniques
  2. Utility location procedures
  3. Detail documentation
  4. Field sketching

Expected time: 75 minutes

Exercise 8: Construction Stakeout

Practice construction stakeout procedures and techniques.

  1. Point stakeout methods
  2. Line and offset staking
  3. Grade checking
  4. As-built verification

Expected time: 90 minutes

Exercise 9: Leveling Operations

Conduct precise leveling operations and vertical control establishment.

  1. Digital level setup
  2. Differential leveling
  3. Benchmark ties
  4. Error analysis

Expected time: 60 minutes

Exercise 10: Scanner Operation

Learn 3D laser scanner operation and data collection.

  1. Scanner setup procedures
  2. Scan registration techniques
  3. Target placement
  4. Quality control checks

Expected time: 90 minutes

Exercise 11: Volume Calculations

Perform field measurements for volume calculations.

  1. Stockpile surveys
  2. Cross-section measurements
  3. Surface modeling
  4. Volume computation methods

Expected time: 75 minutes

Exercise 12: Remote Sensing Integration

Combine traditional survey methods with remote sensing data.

  1. Drone data collection
  2. Ground control point establishment
  3. Data integration techniques
  4. Accuracy assessment

Expected time: 120 minutes

Exercise 13: Underground Utility Survey

Practice underground utility location and mapping techniques.

  1. Utility locator operation
  2. Depth measurement methods
  3. Marking procedures
  4. Documentation standards

Expected time: 90 minutes

Exercise 14: Deformation Monitoring

Set up and perform deformation monitoring measurements.

  1. Reference point establishment
  2. Monitoring point installation
  3. Precise measurement techniques
  4. Data analysis methods

Expected time: 120 minutes

Exercise 15: Field to Finish Workflow

Complete a comprehensive field to finish workflow exercise.

  1. Data collection planning
  2. Field measurement execution
  3. Data processing procedures
  4. Final deliverable preparation

Expected time: 180 minutes

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