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Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Remote Sensing
Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Remote Sensing – is a kind of remote sensing method to collect extensive volumes of data from aircraft. Primary purpose is to execute geophysical mapping in fast & cost-effective way which can cover large geographical a
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TopSURV 7 Language issue
Hey All,
I recently picked up a used FC-100 data collector to go with a Hiper GA kit I have here - But am having some issues getting started with TopSURV. I've used this field software VERY briefly in the past, since I'm typically a Trimble user, and
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Quiz for Surveyors New to the Field
Rob Migliore shared this with us.... let's see how well you do...
I sometimes give an easy quiz to potential field and CAD people during their interview, just to get an understanding of their experience.
I wonder how many of you can answer these ques
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Mean Sea Level (MSL)
Hello All,
I have a project in Alabama that is located on the south end, not very close to the coast, but close to a river connected to the coast. I have never used MSL, but I am working with an engineer that has a need to use MSL. As a designer, I
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Masters Degrees in GIS on line - Need Suggestions
Hi fellow measurement professionals i want master in Gis online please any low cost university .i am from Pakistan
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GPS vertical results varying too much
I've got an old Trimble GPS setup - a classic Zephyr Geodetic, Trimark III, 5700 base with a 5800 rover. I'm pretty much just using it for grading and building/utility location as we slowly build out our campus master plan. Lately I've been sprayin
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VERTICAL DATUM VS MSL
Hello,
I am a Civil Engineer with limited survey knowledge and have been reviewing geodetic concepts and the subject of vertical datum. In the civil engineering profession, many times a day I see reference to MSL but know the surveyor has indicated N
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GRS80-ORIGIN
Hello,
I am a Civil Engineer with limited survey knowledge and have been reviewing geodetic concepts and the ellipsoid datums. I came across confusion regarding the origin of GRS80 thinking it was earth centered, earth fixed. But several articles l
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NAD ADJUSTMENTS
Hello,
I am a civil engineer with limited site survey experience. I have been reviewing the various NAD adjustments such as NAD83(2011), NAD83(HARN), etc. and have a question. I understand the differences between these adjustments does not constitut
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elements of a projection
Hi all
just wondering if anyone can define
"Grid Scale Constant" as an element of projection
"Scale Coefficient" as an element of projection
any help would be great
cheers
Mat
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Certification of Geo-Information Practitioners
Hie,
my name is Soviet a Land Surveyor from Zimbabwe.
I am currently writing an article on the Certification of Geo-Information Practitioners in Zimbabwe,
I would like your help on the classes of practitioners, and how they are certified in your res
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equidistant??
Can anyone tell me what equidistant means as a map projection, and what features it represents?
Why equidistant is required as a map projection classification?
Cheers
Mat
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