Prism (Surveying)

In surveying, a prism is a corner cube or retroreflector, normally attached on a surveying pole, used as a target for distance measurement using, for...

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Ranging

When a land surveyor locates and establishes points between two survey stations, that act is called ranging. There are two conventional methods of ranging: the direct method and the indirect method.Direct Ranging MethodThis is applicable to situations where the ends of the survey stations...

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A Fun and Detailed Guide to GPS Land Surveying: Revolutionizing the Way We Map the World

  Land surveying is a profession that has stood the test of time, dating back to ancient civilizations like Egypt, where early surveyors used rope and basic geometry to map out land boundaries. Over the centuries, the technology and techniques used for land surveying have advanced...

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Double Rodding

Double rodding is a form of differential leveling in which a continuous check is maintained on the accuracy of the leveling procedure. It is called double...

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What is Spatial Data?

Spatial data, also known as geospatial data, is a term used to describe any data related to or containing information...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pacing for New Land Surveyors: Mastering the Fundamentals

As a new land surveyor, one of the first and most...

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Site Planning Survey

A site planning survey is a type of land surveying required by local governing jurisdictions for building permit applications. It is used to plan...

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How to Pace in Land Surveying

The purpose of this video is to introduce the viewers to basic distance measurement and the processes associated with the measurement process. We will be measuring distances by pacing. There are three steps in doing this. Join me on Social Media: 🖥️ Website:...

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Miller High Life surveyors 1979 TV commercial

A 1979 television ad for Miller High Life showing how surveyors unwind after a busy day.

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A Must-Watch Introduction What is the Marathwada Survey System? Quick & Clear Explanation

The Marathwada Survey System is a traditional method of land measurement and record-keeping,...

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Introduction to Topographic Maps

This video provides an introduction to understanding topographic maps.  Read the article here:  Topographic Mapping Defining Topographic Maps and Their Purpose

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2025 Tools for Land Surveyors and Surveying Futurists

2025 will be the Year of the Futurist. We will...

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The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for California Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for California Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Alaska Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Alaska Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Arizona Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Arizona Land Surveyors was featured

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FSMS 70th Annual Conference

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:00am to Jul 31, 2025 at 10:00amLocation: 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134Created by: Justin Farrow...

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Fun Day of Mapping Beacons #surveying — with Michael Abernethy.

Fun Day of Mapping Beacons #surveying — with Michael Abernethy.

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LEGO surveyor

Finally legos for surveyors

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SurveyingX Pro the best mobile app for land surveying

   SurveyingX is Mobile App For Land Surveyorto accomplish surveying tasks, whether field or office, easily and effectivelyDownload the App for Android >>>>>>  SurveyingX Pro   

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Land Surveying Videos App Helps Surveyors Learn on the Go

Carry a mobile of our Land Surveying Videos and How To videos with you for quick reference and lookup. This mobile app for Android or Apple...

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Latest disciplinary actions of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

https://pels.texas.gov/downloads/enf/da/2025/da-...

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Land Surveyor Radio Toolkit: All the Surveyor Podcasts in One Place

Are you tired of never knowing when the next episode of The Geoholics Podcast will air?   Are you worried that you might miss the next episode of Mentoring Mondays?  Well worry no more......

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GIS Surveyor App for Surveyors and GIS Professionals

Polosoft technologies, a growing company in the field of GIS web and mobile application development with a highly experienced team. Recently, we have developed an android survey application (GIS Surveyor) for surveyors and GIS professionals. The application will be most useful with lots of...

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NEW! Try Surveyor App Suite on Your Internet Enabled Data Collector

Yesterday, I received a call from a community member who has been using the Surveyor App Suite on his Trimble TSC7 Data Collector and he says he loves it!   It made me wonder what other internet enabled Data Collectors for land surveyors will...

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GNSS Level against Digital level

Hello everyone, I am facing one issue with the leveling. I did long static GNSS observations (10+ hours) for some...

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SurveyingX Pro the best mobile app for land surveying

 SurveyingX is Mobile App For Land Surveyorto accomplish surveying tasks, whether field or office, easily and effectivelyDownload the App for Android...

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Plat Error

The distance of the closing course of plat S-142 (Search Official Records - Phil Diamond - Orange County Comptroller (occompt.com)), which is 900.48', is not the sum of the individual courses. I get a sum of 786.88'. What do you get?

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Help with communication between a Leica TCRP1203 and an AllegroCX

Good day everyone. I recently started working for a small firm after a 6 1/2 year...

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Geomensura inverted survey

Good morning every body,I have an issue in geomensura with a survey...

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Casio fx 4500p programs

Hi everyone I am looking for land surveying programs for Casio fx 4500 p . If anyone has them I will appreciate posting them for everyone to use. Thank you so much.   Sami Barkho 

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Wisdom Wednesday: This Week in History - Opening of the Sydney Opera House

I. Initial Site Selection and Surveying of Bennelong Point The Challenges of Bennelong Point The Sydney Opera House, now one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, owes much of its grandeur and success to the meticulous planning and surveying...

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Topic Thunder Thursday: Incorporating Cultural Sensitivity into Global Surveying

Global Surveying: Navigating Cultural Complexity with Sensitivity and Skill As the field of surveying becomes more global, professionals must...

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Topic Thunder Thursday: Green Surveying

I. Green Surveying - Bridging Bioengineering with Ecological Sensitivity Overview of Green Surveying "Green Surveying" represents a transformative approach within the field of land surveying, where traditional methods are reimagined through the lens of ecological...

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Mapping Monday: Colton's Illustrated and Embellished Steel Plate Map of the World

I. Introduction to Colton's Illustrated World Map on Mercator's Projection Overview of the Map and Its Creator: Colton’s Illustrated & Embellished Steel Plate...

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Topic Thunder Thursday - Topographic Surveys

I. Introduction to Topographic Surveys Definition and Purpose Topographic surveys are an essential component of land surveying, focusing on the measurement and mapping of both the elevation and features of land. These surveys go beyond...

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Topic Thunder Thursday: Wearable Technology for Surveying

Surveying on the Go: The Rise of Wearable Technology in the Field I. Introduction Overview of Wearable Technology in Surveying Wearable technology represents a significant leap forward in the tools available to land surveyors,...

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The Path Forward: How Surveyors Can Defend Professional Standards

The Path Forward: How Surveyors Can Defend Professional...

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The Silent Takeover of Surveying Data: How Privatization Threatens the Profession

Introduction: For centuries, surveying has been a public trust—an essential profession that safeguards property rights, ensures infrastructure...

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Licensure Under Siege – The Quiet War Against Professionalism

Our original piece The Push to Kill Surveying Licensure: Who’s Behind It and Why? examined attacks on licensure; here, we...

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The Generational Knowledge Gap: Where Are the Next Surveyors?

The Generational Knowledge Gap: Where Are the Next Surveyors? "If the next generation doesn't step...

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The Myth of the Fully Automated Surveyor

Surveyors vs. The Algorithm: Who Controls the Future of Mapping? “Letting AI control surveying without oversight is like letting autocorrect write legal contracts. It’ll be fast. It’ll be efficient. And it’ll...

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Who Owns Surveying Data? The Corporate Battle Over Knowledge

Who Owns Surveying Data? The Corporate Battle Over Knowledge "Surveying data is valuable—so why are we handing it over to tech companies for free?" Imagine you’re out in the field, putting in the hours—walking boundary lines, verifying control...

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