The theme of this final thesis is testing higher levels of automation of universal total station, where we tested the Leica TCRA1102plus. This paper discusses the development of surveying and their breakdown. Lists and describes the systems, which enabled a higher degree of automation in modern surveying and facilitate the operator's work in the field.\ud
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In the practical part of the thesis we tested automation system of tachymeter Leica TCRA1102plus namely, we compared the accuracy of the automated sighting system ATR with manual sighting. The accuracy of the measurements was calculated using equations from standard ISO17123-3, and then comment on their respective advantages and disadvantages.\ud
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