Basic Field Observation Log
Records field observations of target, angle, distance and remarks and exports them as CSV.
Field book header
Observations
| Target | Horiz angle | Vert angle | Distance | Remark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Angles and distances in your own format — the log keeps your text as typed. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Field log (CSV)
Before you rely on this: First-pass guide only. Verify safety-critical or regulated work against the relevant standards, your project requirements and a qualified professional.
How to use this calculator
- Fill in the field-book header — date, operator, instrument, station and instrument height.
- Add a row per observation (target, horizontal angle, vertical angle, distance, remark).
- Copy or download the log as CSV for your records or import.
How it works
A clean, complete field book is the permanent record of a survey. This log keeps the header detail with the observations so nothing is separated or lost.
It stores your entries exactly as typed and exports them as CSV, so you can keep evidence or import the angles and distances elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does it reduce the observations?
No — it's a booking/recording tool. Use the traverse, levelling and coordinate calculators on Zerdly to reduce the angles and distances once they're booked.
Is this official course material?
No. It is free study support mapped to surveying course levels — not official North Metropolitan TAFE content or advice. Always follow your lecturer and the official assessment brief, and check your own working.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Basic Field Observation Log. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/basic-field-observation-log/
Tip: Enter any known values to calculate the remaining results.
All calculations run in your browser. Your inputs are never saved or transmitted.