I know of a field crew around this area that uses hydrants as traverse points. They will actually occupy the top spindle with the instrument and call...

Done. Thanks for all you do. -V

You'll never look at a plan the same way again. :)Congrats.-v

What does planning board approval have to do with the survey being correct? He prepared an affidavit stating such?!?!? :-S -V

We lost ours a few years back. I remember posting about it on the old forum, and received many kind words. I see many here as well. Helped me a lot...

Aside from creating a better tin, they are also helpful if the person processing the data was not the person in the field. When I have a picture draw...

Geodesy For Dummies Is Called Plane SurveyingThat dummies thing was a joke, I'm sure you caught on. I should have used the sarcasm text. -V

Excellent. Thanks for the links. I will check them out. I looked at a few of your class overheads. Seems like a fun class, too bad I'm a few miles...

Penn State Wilkes-BarreBS in Civil. Extended coursework in survey. Other than a few seminars, no real GPS training. -V

You could always use the language "potential encroachment" implying that the object does indeed cross the boundary, but you are unaware of it's legal ...

We use a 5600 and have been plagued with radio issues. I'm intrigued with your bluetooth option. Would you mind if I gave you a call and asked a few...

There Will be Blood, w Daniel Day Lewis has some survey scenes in it. Great movie too.-V

What are you willing to accept?Ken, many good responses above, but wanted to share my experience with you as well. I recieved my BS in Civil from UMa...

Too Much Information For An Old Set Of EyesI can send you a .RAW file if that helps. Please dont put that much effort into it if you have to manually...

HA, sorry guys, I get you Cape Cod boys mixed up. -V

I did, but the crew hasnt been back on site to deny/confirm it. We have aerial on the site, and they are going to have to ground-truth some spots, so...