I knew there was some fill there due to the construction of the nearby bike path. I felt I was "on top" of the survey I was retracing so I was going ...
The Municipality of Anchorage used to have an active survey department. During those times they had a corner maintenance program, if you will, and wo...
We had a warmer winter than usual this year. Only the first 1-2 feet were somewhat frozen in April. I had a hunch the fence corner was placed on top...
I get treated rudely by the public on a constant basis it seems. For the most part I hold my tongue. For the real a**holes, I find out where they wo...
Have you tried the Global Mapper support? They have an extremely good support program and forum.
Good surveyors typically aren't looking for work, which make them hard to come by. However, good surveyors attract good surveyors. Keep your profe...
Sounds like you have a good case for an Index Correction. Also, be sure you are reporting ground distances instead of grid.
As quoted from the NSPS:"The surveying methods used by the professional surveyor (Surveyor) vary with the purpose of survey to be made and the equipme...
Iive always wanted to try Traverse PC for its geodetic comps specific to BLM.
Somebody found what they thought was the original stone?
I think that most GIS practitioners are not licensed surveyors and not all licensed surveyors are good property surveyors. The GIS data is only as go...
I forgot to provide an update to this post. I didnt find the memorial, but I did find thisAt another corner I found the original Brass Cap used as a ...
A very good purpose for this would be TIN QA/QC. I have always manually computed the difference as well. Next time I will try the Volumetric Surface...
It looks like that monument may have jacked out of the ground a bit or someone put it back in the ground. Are there any accessories left over from th...
Thanks for the info everyone. I'm surprised nobody mentioned to bring my Glass Detector! I left the door wide open too!On a more serious note, would...
Headed to Dillingham. Airport has clearcut most of the area for aviation safety. Original field notes state: "Deposit a broken brown glass bottle at...
I just started with a new company that uses the Viva Smartworx. In the past I've used Trimble and Carslon SurvCE. I find the learning curve on the S...
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