If a land survey were to be construed as an insurance policy on one's boundaries, then the one who owns the land may want to consider getting the best insurance policy, rather than the least expensive. Although all surveys are supposed to be equal by
Read more…An eLOMA, processed through FEMA can be a streamlined approach, especially considering that it may take only minutes, rather than months, for FEMA to approve a Letter Of Map Amendment (LOMA) using the eLOMA method.
This method of submitting data to
Read more…Have you ever encountered an ethical dilemma? If so, how did you handle it?
Sometimes, when faced with a decision to make a certain sacrifice for the benefit of all but you, that part of the human ego that goes with it tends to return; and return la
After attending the WSLS 63rd Annual Surveyors Institute in Wisconsin Dells, I realized for the 20th time how important this continuing education event really is. I am happy to see familiar faces as presenters and I am always glad to see familiar f
Read more…With all the debate about which COGO software is the most cost efficient, what are your opinions? Who holds the key? Is it AutoCAD, Carlson, Microsurvey? You tell me.
Read more…Changes to A-E 7 Minimum Standards for Property Surveys.
This has been one of the hottest topics for debate among land surveyors in Wisconsin.
GIS Mind? What is that? Here is something I shared elsewhere a few minutes ago because I saw a need to precede other comments:
The "Pincussion Effect"? I don't believe that a fourth measurement should constitute a fourth monument, unless precluded by
Read more…Strong geometry vs. weak geometry is something that should be understood by those of us who are working in the field and using traditional line-of-sight instruments such as total stations. What is strong geometry and weak geometry?
Read more…Jobs for Land Surveyors in Spain
Everywhere I look there are surveyors looking for jobs and jobs waiting for surveyors. Perhaps Spanish land surveyors and employers should consider this group a meeting place. What are your thoughts on this?
There seems to be a common misconception worldwide that the work of a Land Surveyor is less professional or prestigious than that of many other professions. It seems that there is a lack of public awareness of the role of a Land Surveyor in everythi
Read more…"The Value of Land”
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National Surveyors Week is here. Let's do our best to promote our profession! This is a creative from the Northeast Chapter:
National Surveyors Week is here! Please help promote your profession.
March 16, 2012
The principal business prop under the LightSquared plan for ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) broadcast of a powerful signal that would h
Read more…Lucius Lyon, Land Surveyor.
Wisconsin Land Surveyors know Lucius Lyon as the Surveyor who placed the Initial Point for the 4th Principal Meridian in Wisconsin. How was this accomplished and what were the guidelines?
The following is a rare d
Read more…LightSquared Snuffed by NITA, FCC
February 16, 2012 By: Eric Gakstatter
The more than year-long battle between wireless start-up LightSquared and the GPS industry peaked earlier this week when the National Telecommunications and Information Administra
Read more…How do you say "welcome" in your native language? Land Surveyors United is a global organization dedicated to welcoming geospatial professionals from around the world. Post your short video here to say welcome in your native language to be featured
Read more…Dear American Surveyor,
Why are you conducting an online Super Bowl advertizing campaign when you are not an official sponsor? I, for one, am disgusted. Sorry, I thought the American Surveyor was for Land Surveying, not surveying the general public a
Read more…Just guess how this happened...
In the morning when my partner and I set up our GPS base station equipment on a control point we were greeted by two horses who were quite interested in what we were doing. I didn't pay much attention to the way o
Brown Recluse Spider See this link from Land Surveyors United...Brown Recluse
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