Adjustment Computations is a great overall book for understanding Least Squares for all different types of surveying techniques. GPS/GNSS (network a...

@ryn_lance Maybe I'm being nostalgic, but using COGO to enter deeds was always one of my favorite tasks. Of course, building a mosaic and doing an...

I'm not sure what programs offer Associates of Science Degrees in Surveying. UMAINE does not, only a certificate, BS, MS, PhD.

Become familiar with the NCEES site and the FS Reference Manual. Review your states' Board website and codes of practice and requirements. As mentio...

Ironic this is during Surveyors Week. Probably shouldn't be saying "I'm going to grab the gun and shoot in this corner". Nowadays with people working ...

It is pretty surprising that no one involved with this investigative report could speculate why??

That is a drawback. Maybe a smart watch. Some with pulse or other health monitors could notify a contact.

Members of the crew should be trained in first aid. The CST Level 1 exam has questions on this. OSHA requires a plan to address medical emergency r...

The "submit work" requirement is for when applying to take your PS Test. There is also an experience requirement for that application where you have t...

Maybe the "Point History" utility would help. Under the "Points" menu, choose "Point Utilities" and then "Point History". This gives you a dialog b...

The language in the statute referring to "adjoining" does appear to at least cause confusion. How does Parcel "C" get access? Can you access thru C...

This would make a really cool ArcGIS StoryMaps Project!

I like to do all my adjustments on the grid (SPCS) but this method sounds pretty good to me. Compass rule should work okay, just using the intermedi...

It varies individually whether self-study or a degree in surveying best prepares one for the exam. Having a degree requirement, experience and passin...

Thanks for your reply. I misread your comment regarding njit being part-time. And in truth, I had an AAS and it took me 3 additional years to complete...

Some good discussion here. I was just at the NYSAPLS Conference and this was a big topic in the Education focused portions as NYS just changed their r...

At the conference, the presenters said that the issue with charging subscriptions for NYSNET access, is that the fees just go into a general fund and ...

NYSAPLS Update 10:22:41 AM:We shared the above news story on our Facebook for members to weigh in. If you‰Ûªre not on Facebook, here‰Ûªs a comment f...

another:LDP says: "Want to get together? I have a really nice Scale Factor!"RTK Rover replies: "No thanks, it's not the size of the Scale Factor - bu...

RTK Rover says to the LDP: "You new around here?"LDP - while winking -replies: "Yes, can I help you out?"RTK Rover says: "No thanks, I don't need you ...