StarNet v6 manual - Engineering Surveyor

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Chapter 1 Overview STAR*NET can be used to adjust many kinds of networks. Here are a few examples: � Traditional 2D or 3D survey traverse data. STAR*NET will perform a rigorous adjustment of the data, compute coordinates for all traverse stations, and compute error ellipses for the computed points. STAR*NET will take into account the accuracy of the various angular and distance measurements, and adjust the network correctly. This rigorous approach is far superior to the old Compass Rule or other approximate mechanical adjustment methods. � Highly redundant surveys performed with a total station for deformation monitoring of dams, walls, tunnels and other structures. STAR*NET performs a simultaneous adjustment of the 3D input measurements. It handles slope distances and zenith angles rigorously, and computes final X, Y & Z coordinates with standard deviations and ellipse confidence regions for the computed stations. Changes in coordinate values from a previous analysis can also be output. � Survey planning using preanalysis. STAR*NET can be used to plan survey layouts, so that accuracy specifications are satisfied using an efficient survey design. The user simply inputs the approximate locations of points to be surveyed, along with a list of intended field observations connecting the points. STAR*NET will compute the predicted error ellipses and relative accuracies between stations, allowing the surveyor to decide whether additional (or fewer) observations are required. About the Documentation All documentation required for using the Standard and PLUS editions is included in this manual. The main body of the manual describes the general use of the program common to all editions. A supplemental manual describes special features in the PRO edition including the importing and inclusion of GPS vectors in adjustments, and the use of Geoid and Vertical Deflection modeling. A separate, much-abbreviated manual, describes just the input data, options and operation of the subset STAR*LEV edition. No matter how easy STAR*NET may be to use, it is still performing a very complex task which requires some understanding on the part of the user. Therefore, the beginning user is encouraged to review the main manual carefully, especially Chapter 4, “Options,” Chapter 5, “Preparing Input Data” and Chapter 8, “Analysis of Adjustment Output.” Appendix-A, “A Tour of the STAR*NET Package,” provides a tutorial introduction to STAR*NET, with several sample project data files to experiment with. If you redered the PRO edition, the PRO Edition Supplement describing GPS vectors and modeling must also be reviewed. And it is recommended that you run the additional tutorial examples in Appendix-A of the supplement which demonstrates importing and adjusting vectors, and combining conventional observations with vectors in a network. Although this manual provides all information needed to use STAR*NET, it is not a substitute for a textbook on survey adjustments. Several recommendations for further study are given in Appendix-B, “References” in this manual. 2
Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Overview This chapter explains the steps that are required to install STAR*NET package. If you have problems, you can obtain assistance by contacting: STARPLUS SOFTWARE, INC. 460 Boulevard Way, 2 nd Floor Oakland, CA 94610 TEL: 510-653-4836 (Technical Support) FAX: 510-653-2727 EMAIL: starplus@earthlink.net 2.2 Installing STAR*NET If you are installing on an NT-based system, be sure you have administrator privileges because the installation may upgrade out-of-date system files and add drivers. The procedure consists of running two installs: first the STAR*NET software, and then the Sentinel license key driver software from Rainbow Technologies. Insert the supplied installation CD media into the appropriate drive. 1. Install the STAR*NET Program: Select Start>Run from the Windows taskbar and the Run window will appear. In the Open field type “D:\Setup” substituting the letter of the CD drive you are using. Press OK and follow the installer instructions. You can accept the recommended default “C:\Program Files\Starplus\StarNet” destination folder, or you can browse for another. After finishing the STAR*NET install, continue on to install the license key driver described below. 2. Install the Sentinel License Key Driver: In a like manner, select Start>Run from the Windows taskbar and in the Open field type “D:\SentinelDriver” substituting the actual letter of the CD drive you are using. Press OK and follow the installer instructions. (Note that if an older Sentinel driver exists on your system, the installer will “upgrade” it to the current version.) Once both installations are complete, the STAR*NET program is ready to run. See the next section for starting the STAR*NET program. After installing, we encourage you to review “A Tour of the STAR*NET Package” in Appendix-A for a detailed overview of program use. We highly recommend you run the supplied example projects before reading the main manual in detail. 3
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