noun: An instrument used in land surveying that combines electronic and optical equipment to evaluate an area's location, features, and topography. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/glossary/?page=1232
noun: An optical surveyor's instrument that combines a transit and an electronic distance measuring device. A total station calculates angles and distances for surveyed objects. https://www.archaeological.org/programs/educators/introduction-to-archaeology/glossary/
noun: An electronic survey instrument that combines a theodolite and distance meter. Machine-mounted targets can be robotically measured by total stations to provide very accurate positioning data in real time https://www.machineguidance.com.au/Glossary
