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Cave Surveying

Cave Surveying Group
improving standards and providing access to surveys of caves
http://cavesurveying.org.uk
The Survex Project
Survex is a Free Software/Open Source software package for mapping caves, licensed under the GPL
https://survex.com
Therion
Therion is a complete package which processes survey data and generates maps or 3D models of caves.
https://therion.speleo.sk
GitHub – CaveSurveying/tunnelx
Contribute to CaveSurveying/tunnelx development by creating an account on GitHub.
https://github.com
SpeleoApps – TopoDroid
TopoDroid is an Android app for cave surveying.
https://sites.google.com
SexyTopo – Apps on Google Play
Cave surveying and sketching tool with a sexy interface
https://play.google.com
Shetland Attack Pony
Buy the Shetland Attack Pony, a cave surveying electronic compass clino and laser range finder, similar to the DistoX
https://www.shetlandattackpony.co.uk
DiscoX — Amber Underground Theme
A tough, water resistant survey device built for modern caving. Connects to survey apps TopoDroid & SexyTopo. Fully repairable. Fully yours.
https://discox.co.uk
BRIC5
A high precision ruggedized survey tool designed for mapping in the harshest subterranean conditions.
https://www.bricsurvey.com
Cavway X1
The new generation cave survey tools offer enhanced features, good ergonomics, and a waterproof design
https://cavedevice.com
Cave Symbols: The Official UIS List
UIS working group on cave survey and mapping
https://www.carto.net
BCRA – Survey Grades
BCRA gradings for a cave line survey
https://bcra.org.uk
QGIS Web Site
Explore QGIS’s exceptional cartographic design features to craft outstanding maps for desktop, mobile, cloud, and print media
https://www.qgis.org
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