TPC Desktop™ Professional Edition does the Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
With True Bearings and Ground Distance per the 2009 BLM Manual of Survey Instruction.
Other retail survey software doesn’t think in PLSS, but TPC does.
- true direct and inverse geodetic computations
- ground distance areas – precise
- geodetic closures (say good by to Apparent Misclosure)
- double and single proportion with batching from traverses
- grant boundary, irregular boundary, and more…
- geodetic mapping (true bearings and ground distances are automatic)
- drawing templates for Dependent Resurveys
- import GMM
- Least Squares with blunder detection
- combine GPS / GNSS / Terrestrial / Compass & Chain / whatever you measure
Would you like to use the perfect software for PLSS surveying?
For Certified Federal Surveyors (CFedS), cadastral surveyors, and professionals working with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) standards, accuracy and adherence to specific regulations are paramount. TPC Desktop™ Professional Edition is uniquely designed with the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) at its core, going beyond the capabilities of generic retail survey software that often treats PLSS as an afterthought. With TPC Desktop™, you’ll find a comprehensive suite of tools built from the ground up to handle the complexities of cadastral surveying according to the 2009 BLM Manual of Survey Instruction.
Unlike other software that may require cumbersome workarounds for PLSS, TPC Desktop™ thinks in PLSS. It inherently understands the principles of townships, ranges, sections, and aliquot parts. The software automatically incorporates True Bearings and Ground Distances as mandated by the 2009 BLM Manual, ensuring that your computations and mapping adhere to the latest federal standards. This fundamental understanding of PLSS streamlines your workflow and minimizes the risk of errors associated with adapting non-specialized software.
TPC Desktop™ Professional Edition provides powerful true direct and inverse geodetic computations, essential for accurate calculations over long distances and across the curved surface of the Earth. This ensures the highest level of precision for your cadastral surveys. Furthermore, the software calculates ground distance areas with exceptional accuracy, crucial for determining precise land ownership and management boundaries.
Say goodbye to the inconsistencies of “Apparent Misclosure.” TPC Desktop™ incorporates robust geodetic closures, providing a more rigorous and accurate method for analyzing survey loops and ensuring the integrity of your data. This advanced closure analysis is vital for meeting the stringent accuracy requirements of BLM and cadastral surveys.
The software offers efficient tools for double and single proportion calculations, often required for retracement surveys within the PLSS. You can even perform batch processing of these calculations directly from your traverses, saving significant time and effort. TPC Desktop™ is equipped to handle various boundary types, including grant boundaries and irregular boundaries, providing the flexibility needed for diverse cadastral scenarios.
Geodetic mapping, where true bearings and ground distances are automatically applied, is a core feature of TPC Desktop™ Professional Edition. This ensures that your maps accurately represent the surveyed land according to geodetic principles, eliminating the need for manual conversions and reducing the potential for errors. The software also includes drawing templates specifically designed for Dependent Resurveys, further streamlining the process of retracing and re-establishing PLSS corners and boundaries.
TPC Desktop™ facilitates seamless data integration by allowing you to import GMM (Geographic Mark-up Language) files, a common format for exchanging geospatial data. For rigorous data analysis and error detection, the software includes a powerful Least Squares Adjustment tool with blunder detection capabilities. This allows you to statistically analyze your survey data, identify and eliminate gross errors, and obtain the most probable values for your measurements.
Recognizing that cadastral surveys often involve integrating data from various sources, TPC Desktop™ allows you to combine measurements from GPS/GNSS receivers, traditional terrestrial surveying instruments, compass and chain surveys, and virtually any other measurement method you employ. This comprehensive data integration ensures that you can leverage all available information to create the most accurate and reliable cadastral maps and legal descriptions.
In conclusion, TPC Desktop™ Professional Edition is an indispensable tool for CFedS professionals, cadastral surveyors, and anyone working within the framework of the Public Land Survey System and BLM regulations. Its inherent understanding of PLSS, powerful geodetic computations, specialized cadastral tools, and comprehensive data integration capabilities make it the go-to software for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in your cadastral surveying projects.
