SURVEYING SYSTEM AND MARKING DEVICE

摘要

A system and method for creating and storing a trace of a surveyed area is provided. The system includes a marking device that is moved along the outer perimeter of an area to be surveyed. A tablet computer of the marking device communicates with a surveying station and stores defined points along the survey trace. Once the survey trace is completed, the tablet computer of the marking device generates a calculation of the surface area and a cost estimate for covering the surface area with various materials. The trace is stored within the tablet computer such that the marking device can be utilized to re-mark the surface trace at a later date. The marking device includes a spray unit that is automatically activated by the tablet computer to generate markings along the survey trace.

主权项

1. A marking device for use with a surveying station, comprising:
a support body; a tablet computer mounted to the support body, the tablet computer haying a display; a target device mounted to the support body; and a spray unit mounted to the support body and in operative communication with the tablet computer such that the tablet computer controls the operation of the spray unit.