Theodolite is a multi-function augmented reality app that combines a compass, GPS, map, zoom camera, rangefinder, and two-axis inclinometer. Theodolite overlays real time information about position, altitude, bearing, range, and inclination on the iPhone’s live camera image, like an electronic viewfinder. Uses are endless, and the app is great for outdoor sports, hiking, boating, hunting, golf, sightseeing, photography, and navigation.
Theodolite is used in the field by surveyors, geologists, architects, engineers, military personnel, competitive sportsmen, and search and rescue workers around the world. The app has been featured numerous times in iTunes, and has been the #1 selling Navigation app in the US and UK app stores.
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Use and History
Theodolite is a general purpose tool that combines the concept of a centuries-old measuring instrument with GPS and modern mobile hardware, sensor, and software technologies. To read about some of the interesting uses and real-world customer applications of the Theodolite app, click here.
Over the years, real theodolites have been used by famous scientists, engineers, and explorers. Lewis and Clark carried a theodolite on their expedition to explore the American west. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln used theodolites for land surveying. You can see Jefferson's theodolite on display at Monticello.
In modern times, theodolites are valuable tools in science and engineering, and are used in the surveying and construction industries. The theodolite is a "go-to" instrument for all types of land, sea, air, and space measurements.
Versions
Theodolite Pro includes: Ability to take geo-stamped and geo-tagged photos and screenshots from the app, with 2X and 4X zoom, buffered background image saves, plus an option to write custom notes on photos. Integrated map with standard, satellite, and hybrid views, compass rose, and bearings. Ability to manage location markers on the map and share with other users via SMS text messaging or e-mail. Optical-mechanical gyro/accelerometer calibration. Zero angle reference mode. A-B survey calculator for height, distance, heading, position, and angles. Data logging. E-mail data export with KML. Clipboard integration. % Grade. Optical rangefinders. Mils. Night vision lens filters. MGRS, UTM, and four lat/lon formats.
Help/FAQ
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Support/Contact
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Theodolite works on any iPhone or 4th generation iPod Touch with OS 4.1 or later.
Compass requires iPhone 3GS, 4, or 4S. iPhone 4 or 4S, or iPod Touch 4 required for gyro and Retina Display support.
For use on an iPad, check out Theodolite HD.