Introduction
L&M Survey Services provide a total solution for all topographic survey requirements. Using real time Global Positioning Systems with the highly accurate RTK network solutions, robotic total stations and LSS/AutoCAD post processing software, we deliver a high quality product at a competitive price. And with our focus firmly on client satisfaction, we produce the processed survey data in a file format to suit your individual requirements.
Case Study
In the spring of 2007, engineering company Waterman Civils appointed L&M to carry out topographical surveys on the 350-acre Auchincruive Estate on behalf of their client AWG Property, who are planning future site development.
Initially we created a static GPS Control Network on which to base all future site control. We then carried out topographical surveys using a number of techniques, including total stations, robotic total stations and the RTK GPS. The surveys included cross-sections for a flood study programme.
With Phase 1 of the project now complete, Phase 2 will begin once planning permission has been granted.
Specialist Equipment
Leica TPS1200+
For our topographical, engineering and quarry surveys, we use the TPS1200+ total station which provides the best reflectorless EDM performance available in the world – a reflectorless range of 2000m, PinPoint accuracy of 2mm and laser dot size of 2cm/50m. It is more efficient and faster than any other one-person-total station and therefore more cost effective. Working with an improved Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) sensor, the TPS1200+ tracks and follows the prism with the highest degree of accuracy and reliability.
Leica SmartStation
For combined topographical and GPS surveys, we use the world’s first total station with integrated GNSS/GPS. This high performance total station has a powerful GNSS/GPS receiver, while the RTK determines the position to centimetre accuracy within a few seconds at ranges up to 50km from a reference station. With less set-up time required and its general ease-of-use, the SmartStation is cost efficient through its increased productivity.
