Real estate purchasers and developers need a detailed layout of the land to determine how the parcel can be used and built on the property. A Southern California land surveyor measures the property to provide the necessary information in a survey report. Here are some of the ways the surveyor maps out the land.
Global Positioning System
Professional surveyors use several tools to get accurate measurements of a property. One of the most precise tools is GPS. GPS systems are used to map parcels and are frequently used when land reference points are limited. GPS equipment used for land surveys is specialized and different from a navigation system in a car. The surveying system uses two stationary GPS units that remain in place for a long enough time to record various satellite orbits. This provides a comprehensive range of measurements.
Laser Level
A less sophisticated but still helpful tool is a laser level. A laser level can be used with a surveying rod to determine a property's topography. The main restriction on using a laser level is that the lighting must be low enough to allow the beam from the laser to be seen.
Theodolite
A professional Southern California land surveyor uses a tool called a theodolite. This tool measures angles for horizontal and vertical perspectives. A theodolite is mounted on a telescope and has circles or protractors to take its measurements.
Electronic Distance Measurement Device
A vital part of the survey calculations includes the distance between reference points. Land surveyors use EDM devices to get the most accurate measurement of distances in developing their reports.
Surveying Software
A Southern California land surveyor has specialized software to enter data from measurement tools and draw the survey plat. Survey software is necessary for producing precise drawings of the measured property.
Land surveying relies on tools to ensure the accuracy of the final report, for more details, visit https://www.chrisnelsonassociates.com/services/surveying/