Category Archives: Surveying
Reasons Not to Apportion Subdivision Lots
Apportioning excess or deficiency in platted lots seems like a quick and painless solution to a problem subdivision retracement when original corner marks are not immediately apparent.
Generation S(urveyor)?
A surveyor’s children are introduced to the ancient craft with real, hands-on experience
Looking Back
Using a single-beam laser to create a mapping profile in the Amazon jungle was a hint at aerial technologies to come
The Early Days of 3D Scanning: Part 14 & Final
Milestone advances since the early days got scanning to where it is now
Remote Sensing – It’s About the Safety
If you follow trends in industry that serve our profession, it is impossible to not see articles and advertisements about the use of remote sensing technology. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS/drones) tend to be the leaders of the pack for many reasons. However, there are several others, from stationary and mobile terrestrial lidar scanners and cameras,...
NSPS, Geospatial Firms and Others Support IIJA
In a letter to U.S. senators, the National Society of Professional Surveyors, geospatial firms, AEC firms, and transportation entities urged all senators to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), saying it will “provide meaningful economic and quality of life enhancements to communities across the country.” In all, 76 firms urged passage of the...