In 23 years of using SMI, I doubt I had to redo with a third point to improve precision more than 3 times. If I am not comfortable I redo the 2PFS wit...
Yes, Ready to "NAVIGATE" not "DRIVE".Consider all the information given.Paul in PA
I believe that Carlson uses "two point free station" the same that SMI does. That is it holds the angle and distance to Point A and places the angle a...
The originally established line is still in evidence and has not moved. Based on map record and long standing use and acquiescence the title line has ...
On the typical high tension tower or pole the high and low conductor are vertically aligned. Given that, the rod person only has to look up toward a t...
Since you cannot truly know the lowest point from a single setup, the best and most direct method is to have the rodman walk the line. Start with the ...
The difference between a Rapid Orbit and Final Orbit solution is well below the precision of the solved position. NGS understands that other component...
rfc, post: 430922, member: 8882 wrote: It's a software question; not a surveying question, Sir. I've seen many such questions in this forum on Autoca...
That is exactly why they hired a surveyor, now then, who hired the surveyor?The present land owner, the prospective purchaser or the title company?I h...
I have difficulty understanding why you are asking such a question at this point in time. What exactly has your self teaching taught you over the year...
I'll go along with Dan Dunn, I surmise he scaled it from the 0,0 reference point rather than the local coordinate he was using as base.Paul in PA
Having used TDS and SMI my vote is on SMI. Years ago I would help out an engineering/surveying firm that had TDS on heir HP 48. They had two full time...
Look for a double transposition in the last three positions, 762 - 627 = 135.Paul in PA
One important rule about new technology purchases, "BUY NOW, BEFORE THE PRICE GOES DOWN."Paul in PA
A Pin Farm is OK.Wait till you have to put 70 candles on your wife's cake. Order, what order?Paul in Pa
I doubt you need used equipment to meet your budget. To start just set up a new receiver at the office all day and use your RTK base and rover as you ...
We have driven the Boston Post Road (US Route 1) from Philly to Maine. It takes us 6 days wandering North on the old road and one day on the Interstat...
A military road? is another story. Certain roads having been traversed by the King's Army, become a King's Highway which requires a 6 rod = 99' right ...
aliquot, post: 430083, member: 2486 wrote: This may be true on PA, but dont assume this is true anywhere else without your own research. In some other...