Computerization of Surveying Methods and Data Interpretationfor Geology Courses with Field Laboratories

将购置一个全站仪测量单元(经纬仪和计算机化电子测距单元)和相关的工作站，用于计算机辅助数据收集和地质测绘。全站仪将用于野外地质工作，以取代用于地形和地质填图的平面台面和标尺；用于河流剖面图的水准和经纬仪；用于断层沟调查的线条、图纸和尺子。回到大学后，学生们将使用一台设置为地质工作站的Macintosh计算机来减少测量数据并创建现场报告。该设备将提高学生解释地质学的能力，并向他们介绍现代野外方法。该大学将提供50%的配套资金。

A total station surveying unit (a theodolite and computerized electronic distance measuring unit) and associated workstation will be purchased for computer assisted data collection and geologic mapping. The total station instrumentation is to be used in field geology to replace the plane table and alidade for topographic and geologic mapping; the level and transit for stream profiling; and string, graph paper and ruler for fault trenching investigations. Upon returning to the university, the students will use a Macintosh computer set up as a geologic workstation to reduce surveying data and to create field reports. The equipment will enhance the ability of students to interpret geology and introduce them to modern field methods. The university will contribute 50% matching funds.