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Surveying is the technique and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or 3D space position of points and the distances and angles between them. These points are usually, but not exclusively, associated with positions on the surface of the Earth, and are often used to establish land maps and boundaries for ownership or governmental purposes. In order to accomplish their objective, surveyors use elements of geometry (Greek: measuring the Earth), of engineering, mathematics, physics, and law.
Surveying has been an essential element in the development of the human environment since the beginning of recorded history (ca. 5000 years ago) and it is a requirement in the planning and execution of nearly every form of construction. Its most familiar modern uses are in the fields of transport, building and construction, communications, mapping, and the definition of legal boundaries for land ownership.
Method
Historically, angles and distances were measured using a variety of means, such as chains with links of a known length, for instance a Gunter's Chain (see Edmund Gunter), or measuring tapes made of steel or invar. In order to measure horizontal distances, these chains or tapes would be pulled taut, to reduce sagging and slack. Additionally, attempts to hold the measuring instrument level would be made. In instances of measuring up a slope, the surveyor might have to "break" the measurement- that is, raise the rear part of the tape upward, plumb from where the last measurement ended. More on [ Surveying ]
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@rodgermaarman do you enjoy land surveying?
AfRo_LaDy (Afro Lady) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:52:41 -0000
@rodgermaarman do you enjoy land surveying?
@AfRo_LaDy Ima College Dropout. Currently in Land Surveying.
rodgermaarman (Rodger) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:43:38 -0000
@AfRo_LaDy Ima College Dropout. Currently in Land Surveying.
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New post: Vtn Nevada ,Las Vegas - Civil Engineering & Land Surveying (http://wethepeoplenevada.org/?p=3042)
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surveying my land
destroyboy (alexis farmer) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:39:58 -0000
surveying my land
*surveying the land set aside for the herding operation.*
VSrreen (V'Srreen) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:38:35 -0000
*surveying the land set aside for the herding operation.*
An Introduction to Land Surveying - A description of the daily duties of one field surveyor, with photos and narrative about the job.
Meta Description: [ An introduction to my career in land surveying, including photos and links. ]
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Brown McAllister Licensed Surveyors - Licensed Surveyors, Land Development Strata Consultants, Engineering Surveyors
Meta Description: [ Brown McAllister (WA) Pty Ltd. Licensed Surveyors, Land Development & Strata Consultants, Engineering Surveyors located in Nedlands Western Australia.
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Cadastral Survey Reference Page - Survey information for the Land Surveyor involved in the survey and retracement of the Public Land Survey System
Meta Description: [ Cadastral Survey Information for the Land Surveyor involved in the survey and retracement of the Public Land Survey System ]
Earth Attributes - Aerial photography, land surveying, GIS and photogrammetric mapping services.
Meta Description: [ Earth Attributes provides aerial photography, land surveying, GIS, and photogrammetric mapping services. ]
Geomatics - A site devoted to geomatics, surveying, land surveying, and mapping.
Meta Description: [ chemical engineering hydraulics landscape architecture structural geotechnical process transportation homes ]
Glen Surveys - Chartered land surveyors in Kent, UK, specializing in land, engineering, building, aerial surveys and digital mapping
Meta Description: [ Chartered Land Surveyors in Kent, UK, specialising in Land, Engineering, Building, Aerial Surveys and Digital Mapping ]
Glossary of Surveying Units and Terms - List of units of measure, surveying terms, water descriptions, and tree species.
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High Technology Land Surveying - Land Surveying company based in Arizona.
Land Surveying and Geomatics: On-Line Resources - List of newsgroups, FAQs, mailing lists, and other directories.
Meta Description: [ Geomatics Resources with a specialization in land surveying ]
Land Surveying Links - Links to equipment, software, and general surverying.
Meta Description: [ General Links for the Land Surveying Professional. ]
Land Surveyor Reference Page - Reference materials that include State rules and regulations, continuing education requirements, seminars, and surveying companies.
Meta Description: [ Reference materials that are useful in the
practice of Land Surveying. Also includes State Rules & Regulations, Continuing
Education Requirements, Seminars, Land Surveyors White Pages, Surveying Companies
Yellow Pages, employment opportunities plus much more. ]
National Surveyor's Hall of Fame - American presidents, explorers, trailblazers, army officers, rugged individualists, scientists and artists have all left their mark on the American landscape, surveying and documenting the topography and culture of their times.
Meta Description: [ Famous American historical figures who transformed our knowledge of North America through surveying, mapping, and exploration ]
Ordnance Survey - The UK government agency responsible for the official, definitive topographic survey and mapping of Great Britain.
Meta Description: [ Ordnance Survey produces digital and paper maps and OS MasterMap for business, leisure, government and education, with quality Crown copyright maps of Great Britain. ]
rpls.com - On-Line Resources for Land Surveyors.
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