{"product_id":"chcnav-landstar-8-data-collection-software","title":"CHCNAV LandStar 8 Data Collection Software (Android)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hlP6WdGgY7U?si=knGTudr1C1gQbXbo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aaisurvey.com\/datasheets\/chcnav-land-star-user-guide\" title=\"CHCNAV LandStar 8 Data Collection Software User Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLVXSfWVt45KykzOD2b7mVmjE9eWRa7Jzg\" title=\"CHCNAV GNSS Receiver | Training \u0026amp; Tutorials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTraining Videos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOverview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geospatial.chcnav.com\/products\/chcnav-LandStar\" title=\"CHCNAV LandStar 8 Surveying Software Catalog\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHCNAV LandStar 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a fully featured Android field data collection application designed for professional \u003cstrong\u003eGNSS surveying, total station surveying, engineering, mapping, construction layout, GIS data collection, road stakeout, pipeline surveying, and hydrographic surveying\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides a unified field-to-finish workflow for creating projects, configuring instruments, collecting and staking points, working with CAD and surface data, managing coordinate systems, and exporting finished survey data. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar 8 is designed to work with CHCNAV field equipment while providing a familiar Android-based interface that can be configured for different levels of experience. Users can choose between a simplified interface for common field operations and a more comprehensive Classic interface for professional surveying workflows. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate licenses are available for \u003cstrong\u003eGNSS\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTPS \/ Total Station\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003ecombined GNSS + TPS\u003c\/strong\u003e operation, allowing users to select the functionality required for their field equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndroid-based professional survey and data collection software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003eGNSS and total station workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with \u003cstrong\u003eGNSS, TPS, or GNSS + TPS licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRTK, PPK, and static GNSS surveying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint, line, surface, and road stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite calibration, base shift, and CORS shift tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull coordinate system and datum transformation management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful \u003cstrong\u003eCAD viewing and stakeout\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad creation, import, survey, and stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface creation and editing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut\/fill and volume calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive import and export format support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline and offline background maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode libraries and GIS attributes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHC Cloud project sharing and collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual Stakeout support with compatible CHCNAV receivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIMU and E-Bubble support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipeline and hydrographic surveying workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple and Classic interface modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal and cloud project backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in survey calculation tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGNSS Surveying and RTK Data Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar 8 provides a complete GNSS field workflow for configuring receivers, establishing base and rover connections, collecting survey points, and performing stakeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported GNSS measurement methods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopographic point survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick point survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl point survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerified survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPK survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatic surveying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe software can enforce user-defined measurement tolerances for horizontal and vertical precision, correction age, PDOP, satellite count, pole stability, measurement averaging, and fixed-solution requirements. These controls allow survey crews to customize data collection standards for different types of work. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGNSS Base and Rover Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar provides dedicated configuration tools for setting up compatible GNSS receivers as either rovers or base stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRover Work Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported rover configurations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNTRIP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePPP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBase Work Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase configurations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal radio base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal radio base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiver network base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiver network + external radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAV base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon configurations can be stored as \u003cstrong\u003einstrument profiles and work modes\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping crews quickly switch between different base, rover, radio, and network setups. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTotal Station Surveying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eTPS license\u003c\/strong\u003e, LandStar 8 also supports total station workflows within the same Android application used for GNSS surveying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal station connection and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResection \/ Free Station setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacksight to known point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacksight by azimuth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint surveying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGNSS and total station functions are licensed independently, making it possible to purchase the functionality required for a specific field workflow or combine both into a single data collection platform. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePoint, Line, and Surface Stakeout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar 8 provides multiple stakeout methods for construction, engineering, and land surveying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported stakeout workflows include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine and arc stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-slope stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAD-based stakeout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stakeout interface can display both the operator's current position and the target position, with configurable tolerance rings and navigation prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith compatible CHCNAV receivers equipped with cameras, LandStar can automatically transition into \u003cstrong\u003eVisual Stakeout\u003c\/strong\u003e, using forward and downward camera views to visually guide the operator toward the target. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAD View and Graphical Surveying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar is designed to work directly with common CAD and GIS files in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers can display background data while surveying and use built-in graphical tools to select, edit, create, and stake features directly from the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported offline and reference map formats include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDXF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKMZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMBTILES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar also provides snapping tools for working with CAD geometry, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntersection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerpendicular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuadrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangent point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools allow users to select precise CAD geometry for surveying and stakeout without requiring every design point to be manually entered beforehand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoad Surveying and Stakeout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar includes a comprehensive road module for creating, importing, and staking roadway designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad definitions can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal alignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical alignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation equations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-section templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-slope templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperelevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers can manually create road definitions or import supported \u003cstrong\u003eLandXML\u003c\/strong\u003e road files. Horizontal alignments can also be created from design elements, points of intersection, coordinates, or compatible CAD geometry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad workflows include centerline stakeout, cross-section work, side-slope stakeout, station calculations, and stakeout reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Creation and Stakeout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar allows surveyors to create and manage digital surfaces directly in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurfaces can be generated from collected or imported points, with support for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaklines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireframe display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2D preview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D preview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline map overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers can edit triangulation, remove or reorganize triangles, and view surfaces from multiple perspectives before using them for stakeout or calculations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported surface imports include \u003cstrong\u003e3D DXF, LandXML, CASS triangulation, and HC triangulation\u003c\/strong\u003e files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVolume and Earthwork Calculations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar includes built-in tools for field calculations, including \u003cstrong\u003evolume calculations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurvey crews can create surfaces and use collected field data for applications such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStockpile calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcavation quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-and-fill analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthwork verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional calculation tools include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint-to-line distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntersection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBisect angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint averaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangent point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinate transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArea subdivision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeast squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot deed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoordinate Systems and Site Calibration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar provides extensive coordinate reference system management for local, regional, and international surveying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinate system configuration includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEllipsoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatum transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeoid models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrid correction files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported datum transformation methods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7-parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrict 7-parameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-parameter Molodensky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatum grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar also supports \u003cstrong\u003esite calibration, base shift, CORS shift, and single-point localization\u003c\/strong\u003e. Coordinate systems can be imported from compatible Trimble, Leica, and CHCNAV files or shared through QR codes and cloud services. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtensive File Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar is designed to fit into established survey and engineering workflows through extensive import and export support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupported Import Formats Include\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDXF and 3D DXF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKMZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCSV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTXT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMBTILES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarlson CRD \/ 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JXL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroStation-compatible output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom CSV, DAT, and TXT import\/export formats can also be configured to match specific office workflows. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOnline and Offline Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar can display mapping and design information alongside live survey data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported online map services include options such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenStreetMap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoogle imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeoportal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffline CAD, imagery, GIS, and map files can also be loaded directly into the project, allowing field crews to work with design information even when internet connectivity is unavailable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCode Libraries and GIS Data Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar supports customizable feature codes and code libraries for organized field data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsers can create different code templates for different project types and assign codes while collecting points and linework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIS attribute fields can also include multimedia information such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom attributes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandStar's multi-code functionality allows multiple polylines or polygons to share surveyed points, helping streamline field coding and feature collection. \u003cspan 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