And, since it is RTK, each epoch is an observation. When you do multiple epochs, it is an average. SurvCE shows you the stats from the epochs, farthes...

@field-dog?ÿ Do 3 x 2 minute observations. Better yet, do 3 x 1 minute obs and use the extra time to "dump" the solution, possibly even reset the VRS...

@jph?ÿ I mean, if I open a call on my cell phone (smart phone), set it to speaker phone, clip it to my vest and start going, the battery will die in ...

@mike-marks?ÿ perhaps there is budget...if the guy can take a nap...

Are you using a separate control file? If so you will need to import a csv or txt (there are about a dozen file types that Carlson can handle) file in...

I am on the other end of the expense recommendation. I recommend spending enough to get a very water resistant (no such thing as water proof) radio AN...

@jph?ÿ Never had one that had all day talk time...

@chris-bouffard?ÿ 100%?ÿ

Buy an RTK system and start putting in stakes!!! What could go wrong? (most likely issue: datum) I did some consulting with a firm that was trying t...

As for pushing, and people liking you... I have found that people like people they respect. They have to or they create dissonance. They may not like...

@lurker?ÿ That would be true evidence of a surveyor being there.

@rover83?ÿ Datum AND how you determined it are both required on any topographic map signed by a land surveyor. Not sure what is required by a drone ...

@eapls2708?ÿ For the record, I do not believe I have ever cited case law on a survey.

@norman-oklahoma?ÿ I remember staking a foundation with long hub and tack in some very deep gravel. As the guys walked by, I could see the hubs move....

This MIGHT be an argument to have control offset by a 1000 feet or something from NSRS. IF you publish NAVD 88 and the operator of that whiz bang mac...

@jimcox?ÿ What you measure, resolution of the sensor, quality of the sensor (including lens, shutter, etc), software, ground control, etc etc etc.

Every project elevation is local. "Real Elevations" are defined by the benchmarks. ?ÿ But to the point, I can think of many reasons why an assumed d...

I discussed surveying with some police officers. I expressed surprise that they did not use professional surveyors for crime scenes, etc. They were sh...

@aliquot?ÿ Here in WA it seems that you are required to show evidence that you have found that does not support your conclusion: Of course, how do y...

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