Publisher's Synopsis
This publication provides almost 450 pages of technical guidance for civil engineers, land surveyors and construction managers interested in methods, techniques and equipment for surveying land, facilities and infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. SURVEY CONTROL MONUMENTS, 3. METHODS AND TECHNIQUES, 4. ACCURACY STANDARDS, 5. GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEMS, 6. HORIZONTAL CONTROL, 7. VERTICAL CONTROL, 8. FIELD DATA COLLECTORS AND COORDINATE GEOMETRY, 9. PLANNING AND CONDUCTING SURVEYS,10. TOTAL STATION, 11. TERRESTRIAL 3D LASER, 12. GPS REAL TIME KINEMATIC, 13. FINAL MAP PRODUCTION