Survey Data Delivery Checklist

Complete this before the crew leaves the site and before the data is handed to the office. It is cheaper to check a box now than to send someone back to re-occupy a point.

Raw field data

• Raw GNSS observation files exported from every receiver used
• Static occupation files for all control points
• RTK or topo data collector file exported (the job file, not just a report)
• Total station raw data downloaded (if used)
• Level runs or digital level data included (if used)
• Nothing left only on the data collector

Control and metadata

• Control sheet: point IDs, coordinates, datum, and adjustment notes
• Base station location, antenna height, and setup recorded
• Rod or antenna heights noted for each setup
• Coordinate system, datum, and units clearly stated
• Localization or calibration file included if used
• Field notes and sketches scanned or photographed legibly

Point clouds and scans (if applicable)

• LAS or LAZ files exported at the agreed density
• Scan registration report or targets included
• Photos or panoramas exported if part of the deliverable
• Large files zipped and verified as complete

Deliverables and derived files

• LandXML surface or alignment if required
• DXF or DWG linework if required
• Processed coordinate list (CSV) if required
• Any client-specific format the job calls for

Before it goes to the office

• File names follow the firm standard (job, date, type)
• Total size and file count look right for the day
• Multi-gigabyte files finished uploading and were verified, not just started
• A cover note states what was collected and anything unusual
• You have a receipt confirming the office received a complete, verified packet