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SurvCE/Field Tracks I & II

Time, Class Titles, Descriptions, and Instructors (subject to change)

Monday, April 6

8-9:45AM

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: Field-to-Finish in the Field/John Gerber/CEU Credit -- This session will focus on collecting Topography Data using Total Stations, Robots and GPS Equipment. We will spend some time explaining how to use Feature Code lists for creating linework Live in the Data Collector. We will also cover using Robots and GPS to collect Points using our Auto by Interval routine.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: GPS-GPS Reference Networks/Butch Herter, Lonnie Sears, Lance Andre/CEU Credit -- This session will cover GPS Best Management Practices to assure Carlson RTK users good results with their GPS while working on a Real Time Network (RTN). We will show the main procedures for connecting to a RTN with SurvCE. We will discuss the differences between using NTRIP or connecting to a TCP/IP port. We will discuss the many different flavors of RTNs in the market and their differences. We will discuss the use of different internet modems and cellular carriers and our experiences with them. We will discuss the traditional error sources of GPS and how they are influenced by utilizing a RTN. These error influences will include; Ionosphere, Troposphere, Clock Delays, Ephemeris errors, Projection Errors, Scale errors, Modem Latency, Geodetic misconceptions, and others. Class participation will be encouraged.

10:15AM-Noon

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: Basic Surveying/Butch Herter/CEU Credit -- This class will focus on the basic setup and functions of SurvCE. The creation and setting up of jobs and instrumentation as well as data collection and stake out will be covered. An overview of the program’s  menus will also be covered.  

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Map Screen/Aaron Newman -- There are over 75 commands under the Carlson SurvCE MAP Screen drop down menus FILE, VIEW, DRAW, COGO and TOOLS. In 90 minutes we plan to do a brief overview on each command found in Carlson SurvCE's MAP screen.

1-2:45PM

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: Advanced Surveying/Dean Goodman/CEU Credit -- We will discuss different methods of collecting sets of angles and distances using SurvCE. We will also show how to use the SurvCE resection routine, and how to collect data for processing in SurvNET.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Basic Surveying/Butch Herter/CEU Credit -- This class will focus on the basic setup and functions of SurvCE. The creation and setting up of jobs and instrumentation as well as data collection and stake out will be covered. An overview of the program’s  menus will also be covered.  

3:15-5PM

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: Stakeout/Tom Peak/CEU Credit -- This session will cover stakeout procedures from single Points to complex Surface models, Centerlines and X-sections. We will go through the software workflow for stakeout tasks such as Design Structures by using both GPS receiver and Total Station. We will also see the different types and sources of data that can be used under the stakeout functions.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Aerial Images/Brian Hammer/CEU Credit -- Using our new program Carlson Image, learn how to capture TIFF graphics from aerial photos, Google Earth, raster road maps, Quad sheets or any raster map image and convert it to a geo-referenced world image using Carlson Image. Course will include importing or placing these geo-referenced TIFF images into Carlson SurvCE's MAP Screen using the Place World Image command or into Carlson Survey using the Place World Image command. Discover how Carlson Image creates multiple images that automatically display for any zoom height real-time in Carlson SurvCE and Carlson Survey.

 

Tuesday, April 7

8-9:45AM

SurvCE-Field Track I/Carlson Field/John Carlson/CEU Credit -- This session will cover the new features of Carlson Field, including the support for new equipment drivers and RTK devices. We will also discuss the advantages of PC-based data collection, and applications of Carlson Field as a whole.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Robotic-Reflectorless/Carrie Jones/CEU Credit -- We will discuss the use of robotic and reflectorless equipment with SurvCE including the functions and settings specific to these total stations.

10:15AM-Noon

SurvCE-Field Track I/GIS Data Collection/Gary Rosen/CEU Credit -- This session will show how to use SurvCE for GISattribute data collection andvarious methods tothen exportthis data for reuse in Carlson office programs. Learn how to set up SurvCE for attribute prompting, what files are used in the process, and how to bring it full circle back into the programs of the CarlsonCivil Suite to display, query and even edit the data. Theutilization of these tools and methods provides an excellent solution to GIS data collection projects, but like any power tool mixed with some good old creativity, italso has a variety of other interesting applications.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Roads/Bruce Carlson/CEU Credit -- The course reviews entering, editing and importing roading files including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, templates, superelevations and template grade point files. Stakeout by road design files and surface files associated with horizontal alignments is discussed, including flexible techniques for offset stakeout. Methods for stakeout of skewed pipes and pipes in cross sections are shown. All stakeout commands can lead to cutsheet files where cut and fill results are recorded, referenced by station and offset. Slope staking and as-built cross sectioning are covered. The course also considers plan view field-to-finish drafting using DOT coding systems, available on request or with SurvCE 2.50 for most highway departments.

1-2:45PM

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: Map Screen/Aaron Newman/CEU Credit -- There are over 75 commands under the Carlson SurvCE MAP Screen drop down menus FILE, VIEW, DRAW, COGO and TOOLS. In 90 minutes we plan to do a brief overview on each command found in Carlson SurvCE's MAP screen.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Stakeout/Tom Peak/CEU Credit -- This session will cover stakeout procedures from single Points to complex Surface models, Centerlines and X-sections. We will go through the software workflow for stakeout tasks such as Design Structures by using both GPS receiver and Total Station. We will also see the different types and sources of data that can be used under the stakeout functions.

3:15-5PM

SurvCE-Field Track I/SurvCE: GPS-GPS Reference Networks/Butch Herter, Lonnie Sears, Lance Andre/CEU Credit -- This session will cover GPS Best Management Practices to assure Carlson RTK users good results with their GPS while working on a Real Time Network (RTN). We will show the main procedures for connecting to a RTN with SurvCE. We will discuss the differences between using NTRIP or connecting to a TCP/IP port. We will discuss the many different flavors of RTNs in the market and their differences. We will discuss the use of different internet modems and cellular carriers and our experiences with them. We will discuss the traditional error sources of GPS and how they are influenced by utilizing a RTN. These error influences will include; Ionosphere, Troposphere, Clock Delays, Ephemeris errors, Projection Errors, Scale errors, Modem Latency, Geodetic misconceptions, and others. Class participation will be encouraged.

SurvCE-Field Track II/SurvCE: Field-to-Finish in the Field/John Gerber/CEU Credit -- This session will focus on collecting Topography Data using Total Stations, Robots and GPS Equipment. We will spend some time explaining how to use Feature Code lists for creating linework Live in the Data Collector. We will also cover using Robots and GPS to collect Points using our Auto by Interval routine.

5:15-6PM

SurvCE-Field Track I & II/SurvCE Future Directions/Jesus Latova & Carrie Jones -- What's on the way for data collection software? Field work is not going to escape from the amazing world of telecomm-unications, which is giving us opportunties to work more accurately and productively. Come see what's on the horizon and share your ideas.

 

A grid with the complete class schedule is now available. NOTE: Classes offering IACET-sanctioned CEUs are listed, but it is recommended that, due to differing state requirements, each attendant check with his or her state organization to determine its CEU acceptance/regulations. If you have a specific request for a class subject, please email conference@carlsonsw.com and your request will be considered.