Curious if anyone on this forum would be interested in participating in a virtual book club dedicated to Land Surveying books (not text books)? It has amazed me that in all my formal surveying education classes no professor has ever attempted to teach a literature type class based on texts written by surveyors, or about surveyors or great surveying accomplishments.
May is just around the corner and I have a long list of books that I have always wanted to read - or more accurately, finish (I am always reading about 5 books).
SO....For May I will read and finish this:
For those interested lets have an informal virtual book club discussion. Perhaps we can document the discussions and apply for some PDUs hours.
Any takers?
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You are starting at the top. I have read several survey history books over the years, "The History of Time", Mason Dixon history, etc. and the book you are reading was the most interesting. The project was of course immense and lasted through the careers of several project leaders, Everest was in charge at the end but I thought that some of his predecessors we better men. A good read but has dry spots like all of these stories.
T.W.
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Dan B. Robison, post: 425128, member: 34 wrote:
Very nice, do you have that in a high resolution image? That's a cool plat
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Accuracy and fidelity of field work.- It cannot be too strongly impressed on all members of the department that every consideration should give way to the one great and paramount object of turning out good work, which may be thoroughly relied on by the public, and which will be found, on examination in the field, to be as accurate as it appears to be on paper. The public service requires the maximum amount of work of the best description; it expects quantity as well as quality; but quantity without quality is of very questionable value; the out-turn should, therefore, on no account be permitted to exceed what can be accomplished with an appropriate degree of fidelity. The surveyor should resist all temptation to gain fictitious credit by departing from the strict line of duty. It may be difficult for him to refrain from injudicious haste, when he knows that some of his brother surveyors are working with greater rapidity than himself and are likely to gain more credit than himself because they happen to have a greater show of work; his duties appertain to his own work only, and if he is careful to make it as good as possible, it will always be credit to him, and to the Department.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH SURVEY OFFICER'S MEDICINE CHEST
(Dose given are for adults)
1. Dettol / Lizol
A good antiseptic for washing wounds and ulcers-apply after dilution with hot or cold water over wounds.
2. Ointmetn Furacin.
It is antiseptic. Apply on wounds, burns, scalds and bandage. Wager should not be allowed to touch the wounds.
3. Potassium Permanganate.
It is used for disinfection of water to be used for the mouth wash or wound dressing.
4. Tablet Acetyl Salicylic Acid (Aspirin/ Vicks Action 500/ Saridon)
Use for headache and fever. Use one tablet two or three times a day with warm water. (Not to be taken on an empty stomach).
5. Tablet Chloroquie Phosphate
Use for Malarial Fever. Use two tablets three times a day after meals for first 2 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for next 2 days for curative treatment and 2 tablets once a week for preventive treatment.
6. Ointment Iodine.
Non-staining with Methyl Salicylate. Use for relief of muscular pain. Apply on the muscles.
7. Ointment Antazoline Cream 2%
Apply for insect bites and allergic swellings.
8. Tablet Halazone/Water Sterilizing.
For water sterilizing. One tablet per å? litre water bottle.
9. Vicks Lozenges.
It is used for throat irritation. To be sucked.
10. Tablet Sodamint.
Used for acidity and indigestion. Two tablets as required may be sucked.
11. Scissors.
For dressing.
(a) Bandage Loosewove Uncompressed 6 cm X 4 metres.
For dressing of wounds and ulcers.
13. Bandage Loosewove Uncompressed 2.5 cm X 4 metres.
For dressing of wounds and cuts.
14. Gauze Surgical.
For first dressing of wounds.
15. Pins, Safety.
To apply to keep bandage, etc., in position.
16. Plaster Adhesive.
(a) For fixing the dressing.
(b) For strapping sprained joints.
17. Plaster Belladonna.
For application over boils and muscular pains.
18. Wool Cotton.
Use for dressing purpose.
19. Thermometer.
To measure temperature of fever.
20. Splints.
For support of injured limbs.
21. Odomos.
To apply on the body (exposed parts) to save from mosquito bites/insect bites.
22. Tablet Analgin.
Use for headache, body pain, toothache and fever. One tablet 2 or 3 times a day with warm water or tea or milk. (Not to be taken on an empty stomach).
23. Tablet A.P.C.
As for tablet Acetyl Salicylic Acid. (Not to be taken on an empty stomach).
24. Tablet Adepin.
Used for headache, toothache, earache, etc. Use one tablet 3 times a day with warm water or milk or tea. (Not to be taken on an empty stomach).
25. Tablet Entero-Vioform.
Used for dysentry. One or two tablets three times a day for 5 days.
26. Tablet Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin 'C') 500 mg.
Used for mouth infection, cough and cold. Use 1 tablet twice daily after meas.
27. Tablet Polyvitamin.
Used for general weakness. Use 1 tablet twice daily after meals.
28. Tablet Vitamin 'A to Z'.
Used for exhaustion resulting from dysentry and muscular weakness. Use 1 tablet twice daily after meals.
29. Tablet Pursennid.
Used as a mild laxative. Use 2 tablets at bet time.
30. Tablet Vegetable laxative.
As above.
31. Decadron (Eye/Ear solution).
Use for inflammation or redness of eye. Discharge or pain in the ear. One or two drops in the eye or ear.
32. Albucid Eye Drops 20%
Used for inflammation or redness of eye. One or two drops in the eye.
33. Chloromycetin 5% (Ear Drops).
One or two drops for ear trouble for instillation.
34. Caladryl Lotion.
For local application over insect bites, weeping dermatitis.
35. Soventol Expectorant.
For cough. One teaspoonful 2 or 3 times a day.
36. Hirudoid Ointment.
Used for muscular pain, internal blood clots and chilblain
37. Tablet Cosavil.
Used for cough and cold. Use 1 tablet twice a daily
38. Gum paint.
For gum inflammation. Local application over gums.
TREATMENT OF SNAKE-BITE
It is advisable that first-aid measures by persons without some medicate training be confirmed to immobilization of the affected part in a position below heart. The site of the wound should be thoroughly cleaned with water. The patient to be removed to the nearest hospital immediately in the immobilized position.
I'm reading (struggling through) "The Journals of Lewis and Clark". It amazes me how well Meriwether Lewis and William Clark doctored the expedition crew, native Indians, as well as themselves.
One of my favorite treatments was when one of the crew had a persistent back problem, which prevented the man from even walking. The cure was to construct a sweat house, and expose him to hot steam until he could stand it no longer, at which time they threw him into the frigid ice cold river. This process was repeated several times, at which point the man said he felt much better. I can see it now...."OK guys enough! I feel much better".
imaudigger, post: 425205, member: 7286 wrote: I'm reading (struggling through) "The Journals of Lewis and Clark". It amazes me how well Meriwether Lewis and William Clark doctored the expedition crew, native Indians, as well as themselves.
One of my favorite treatments was when one of the crew had a persistent back problem, which prevented the man from even walking. The cure was to construct a sweat house, and expose him to hot steam until he could stand it no longer, at which time they threw him into the frigid ice cold river. This process was repeated several times, at which point the man said he felt much better. I can see it now...."OK guys enough! I feel much better".
I'm reading a book called what doesn't kill us. It's about extreme conditioning. These guys climbed mount Kilimanjaro in record time wearing any protective gear. Your comment reminded me of some of the preparations they took to condition themselves for the experiment. I kind of want to try it.
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StLSurveyor, post: 425133, member: 7070 wrote: Very nice, do you have that in a high resolution image? That's a cool plat
I've got a high res copy. I'll see if I can find it.
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I just had a survey instructor recommend Longitude.
Fascinating story and a good read. I do most of my book reading in winter, just too many distractions around here in the summer with working ten hour days, gardening, fishing and construction projects. With 20 hours of light during the day this time of year a guy has to play while he can. I'd be keen on any book suggestions that might come up though.
As side note, I went to a boarding school in Mussoorie, a hill station in North India where George Everest had his summer home. It's still there and I've stomped around it many times. Back in the day the British would move lock, stock and barrel into the hills to escape the summer heat which is how the school I went to got it's beginnings. The Survey General of India has their headquarters and museum in Dehra Dun, the valley below Mussorie. Dehra Dun is also famous for Basmati rice.
Anyway, here is a link to the 'Great Theodolite' used in it's current home. I hope to visit again some day. It's been twenty years since I last returned.
https://www.nyoooz.com/news/hyderabad/714830/piece-of-history-arrives-in-hyderabad/
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
imaudigger, post: 425205, member: 7286 wrote: I'm reading (struggling through) "The Journals of Lewis and Clark
Read this first, Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West, then you will love the Journals.:cool:
mav1958, post: 425734, member: 12168 wrote: I just had a survey instructor recommend Longitude.
I have read that one - a very interesting and fast read.
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PLS - IL, MO, AR, KS, MN, KY
Measure of all Things is a great read and results in the science of error. Drove one surveyor mad but the meter is still with us today. https://www.amazon.com/Measure-All-Things-Seven-Year-Transformed/dp/0743216768
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StLSurveyor, post: 425808, member: 7070 wrote: I have read that one - a very interesting and fast read.
Years ago I was chairman of our State Surveying & Mapping Conference. We were looking for a Keynote Speaker so I contacted Dava and she came to Alaska and did an hour of keynote. Fascinating, and well received. I had the pleasure of showing her around for a day, and even though it was February she had a grand time.
The book is excellent. If you ever have the opportunity go to Greenwich and see all of Harrison's clocks in the Meridian Museum there. Well worth the time, incredible stuff. The search for a means to determine Latitude was a bigger world accomplishment than putting a man on the moon. A simple clockmaker solved the mystery with simplicity of creating an accurate clock and knowing 15 degrees of longitude equals 1 hours time.
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And unsurprisingly, accurate clocks made GPS possible.
Northern Surveyor,
Dava was an excellent speaker. I remember that conference well. Right after she left Alaska, she wrote Planets. An excellent read on both accounts.
Still, my favorite speaker of all time was Story Musgrave. Astronaut, Hubble telescope repair mission. A guy who knew how to use tools in space, and learned how to use them by practicing in Barrow, some miserable winter. Great conferences we have up here. Thanks to dedicated folks like you.
Joel
I really enjoyed The Mapmakers by John Noble Wilford (2001 revised edition). There are other books that cover specific stories in greater detail, but this one highlights many of the major survey/carto/geo accomplishments through history.
Eratosthenes, Mercator, Cassini, the French Geodesic missions, Harrison's timepieces, the voyages of Captain Cook, India Trig Survey, the American West, US Coast & Geodetic Survey efforts, photogrammetry, space geodesy, remote sensing, even extraterrestrial mapping. A great starting point - highly recommended!
- Ben
RocketHurricane, post: 425359, member: 9678 wrote: I've got a high res copy. I'll see if I can find it.
I've had this file printed at Costco on 20"x30" poster board and it turned out pretty nice.
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What are the current go-to books for GPS and/or geodesy? I need to bone up on those topics to understand them better. What would you recommend?
mav1958, post: 425734, member: 12168 wrote: I just had a survey instructor recommend Longitude.
I read this one over Memorial Day weekend, it's a great story and an easy read (took me maybe three hours), I highly recommend it.