What is the difference between an auto level and a total station?

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Accepted Answer

Auto level and total station are both surveying instruments, but they have different features and capabilities.

Auto level is a basic surveying instrument used for leveling and measuring height differences.
Total station is a more advanced instrument that combines the functions of an auto level with electronic distance measurement (EDM) and data recording capabilities.
Auto level requires manual reading of the leveling staff, while total station provides digital readings.
Total station can measure angles and distances simultaneously, while auto level can only measure height differences.
Total station is more accurate and efficient for surveying tasks that require precise measurements and data collection, such as construction layout or topographic surveys.
Auto level is simpler to use and more suitable for basic leveling tasks like setting benchmarks or determining height differences between points.

Accepted Answer

Auto level is giving Z data( hight) and it's totally menual but total station is giving XYZ( Easting northing and hight).

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