A portable geodetic surveying station is disclosed which utilizes a GPS antenna attached to the top portion of a surveyor's stake, or other type monopod. By positioning the bottom portion of the monopod directly upon a desired ground location, and adjusting the angular position of the monopod so that...http://www.google.de/patents/US5749549?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5749549 - Satellite positioning system antenna supporting tripod
