Overview

MicroSurvey STARNET is a user-friendly Windows application designed for adjusting 2D and 3D survey networks using rigorous least-squares techniques. It accommodates networks with up to 10,000 adjustable stations, making it suitable for both small and large-scale surveying projects. The software integrates data from various instruments, including conventional total stations, GPS vectors, and leveling data, ensuring flexibility and compatibility across different surveying equipment. With over two decades of industry presence, STARNET has established itself as a reliable tool for enhancing surveying accuracy and efficiency.

Features and Capabilities

• Ease of Use: STAR*NET is recognized for its straightforward interface, allowing users to perform least-squares adjustments without extensive training.
• Data Integration: The software seamlessly combines data from various instruments, including conventional total stations, GPS vectors, and leveling data, facilitating comprehensive network adjustments.
• Flexible Input Handling: Input files are simple to work with and understand. The STAR*NET data input file can be created by many software packages, with records entered one per line and editable with any text editor. Data can be entered in any order, allowing crews to survey from both ends and meet in the middle without the need for data manipulation.
• Comprehensive Reporting: STAR*NET provides detailed statistical reports, including residuals and standard deviations, to assess the quality of adjustments and ensure data integrity.
• Customizable Interface: The software offers a customizable interface, enabling users to tailor the workspace to their preferences and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Extensive Coordinate System Support: With over 3,800 predefined coordinate systems worldwide, STAR*NET supports a wide range of geodetic datums and projections, expanding its usability beyond North America.
• Advanced Error Detection: The software includes dynamic tips and inline error messages to guide users through the adjustment process, helping to identify and correct issues promptly.
• Compatibility with Multiple Data Formats: STAR*NET supports various data formats, including TDS, Carlson, TSC (Trimble), SMI, and data from levels such as Topcon and Leica, ensuring compatibility with diverse surveying equipment.
• Support for Multiple Instrument Types: The software allows the integration of different instruments on the same project, accommodating variations in atmospheric conditions and equipment specifications.
• Efficient Data Flow: STAR*NET facilitates easier data flow from field files into the software, streamlining the adjustment process and reducing processing times.
• Floating License Options: The software offers floating licenses that can be checked out for offline use, providing flexibility for users working in remote areas without internet access.
• Regular Updates and Support: MicroSurvey provides regular updates to STAR*NET, introducing new features and enhancements to meet evolving industry needs. The software also offers comprehensive support resources to assist users.