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> My intention is to include all raw measurement data in the StarNet project file. In my opinion, I see the need of this in high precision work.I s...
I'm using an older verions of SurvCE (v1.67, I think), and it produces SS records in the RW5 file that contain the meaned angles.An example of a BSD-F...
> The bubble level on a range pole is inaccurate, even when it is dead centre the pole is not vertical over the point.This statement is no more tru...
Pro> > As for Larry Phipps example, well that's not a recording issue, and it's an isolated incident that needs correction. It's not an argument...
I Don't Get It, A 6 " Theodolite Should Be Read To 2" Or 3"I tried to post that URL from my phone while at the ballpark and didn't notice that it got ...
I Don't Get It, A 6 " Theodolite Should Be Read To 2" Or 3"New-style T1 description
I Don't Get It, A 6 " Theodolite Should Be Read To 2" Or 3"I used a new-style T1 a lot in my early years, and my recollection is that the micrometer r...
> Did you get the unrecorded surveys from the County Surveyor?I got some from the Surveyor's office, and some from DWR. At one point DWR had a pro...
> I wasn't sure what subject to use here. We're doing a large boundary survey using both a GPS rover and a total station for our observations. We s...
I filed a Record of Survey about a mile north of you, on Creed Road. The history of ill-fated Solano City is a fascinating read involving major-leagu...
> Is there any GOOD way to answer this question?Similar to what Larry said, I usually respond with, "That's like asking a surgeon 'How much for an ...
> This is an area that has bothered me for many years. It's shifting liability from the attorney to the surveyor. Can anyone direct me to the page ...
A grinder is best, but I've used a plain punch to fill in an errant dimple. This is much easier to accomplish in aluminum than in brass or bronze, tho...
> "An Accurate And Complete Survey Of The Subject Parcel Was Performed At The Date Of This ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey. All Above Ground Encroachme...
> Be prepared to ... wait 60-90 days, minimum, to get paid.This probably varies by agency. I've only had 2 federal contracts -- both with USBR -- ...
> What is a localization residual? I expect it's the difference between the calculated value and the record value for each of the localization poin...
> Now if there was a way to look at the equipment, but without a nearby vendor I bet you could arrange to have a demo system to be shipped to you. ...