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    Running the Gun
    Andrew Casey, ACF, RF
    • Jul 15, 2016
    • 2 min

    Running the Gun

    We often get comments and questions about GIS, Geographical Information Systems, and GPS, Global Positioning Systems, and their use in surveying. When surveying property lines in the forest a good sharp bush axe, a “gun”, and an experienced surveyor are much more important than GIS or GPS. The “gun” is also known as a total station. A total station is a theodolite integrated with an EDM. The theodolite measures horizontal and vertical angles. The EDM, electronic distance met
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