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Description
The Survey and Alignment Group measures its primary network of reference points through a full survey managed every six months. This survey consists of nearly 9,000 measurements acquired using laser tracker-based tacheometry and direct leveling with digital levels. It is carried out during the first week of each semi-annual machine shutdown and involves between one and four teams working simultaneously.
Acquiring such a large number of measurements within a limited time schedule requires the acquisition software developed in-house to be automated and adapted as much as possible, in order to minimize both measurement acquisition and geodetic computation times.
This presentation will provide an overview of the software developments implemented by the group, as well as the essential maintenance activities required to support internal development policies, facilitate code sharing, and accommodate the replacement and renewal of measurement instruments.
Particular attention will be given to the identified needs for evolving the various software tools used by the group. These developments will be illustrated through the management and updating of the coordinate systems specific to each beamline.
