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2020 October

In the October 2020 issue of POB, we ask the big question: Land surveying is a great profession, but why don't young people know that?
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Land Surveying Is A Great Profession, But Why Don't Young People Know That?

POB Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Pierce asks the question on every surveyor's mind.
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Emily Pierce
August 29, 2020
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POB Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Pierce asks the question on every surveyor's mind. 


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Five Reasons Land Survey Firms Invest in Drones

The drone market is projected to grow to $43 billion by 2024 — a compound growth rate of around 20.5 percent
September 15, 2020
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In the 2020 Point of Beginning Aerial & UAV research Report, survey firms share why they are investing in drones.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR: Applying the Best Technology for the Job

Photogrammetry and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) can produce similar outputs. Understanding their technological differences is crucial for land surveyors and geospatial professionals.
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Mary E. Shacklett
October 19, 2020
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LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and traditional photogrammetry play a role in nearly all land surveying and mapping projects today.
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EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Surveying: Land Surveying, GIS and Geomatics

Linda Duffy
August 19, 2020
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As geospatial technology continues to develop, the terminology used in the industry is struggling to keep up. The terms are related but different.
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Editor's Note

What Changes Do You Want to See from POB?

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Emell Derra Adolphus
November 12, 2020
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Although some might say that this year has brought forth enough change to last a lifetime, we at POB are hoping that you can help us make just a few more.
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DRONES

How to Use Drones for Equipment Monitoring and Inspection

Megan Nichols
September 16, 2020
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There are certain best practices that should be followed.
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Drone-based LiDAR Helps Clover Run Stream Restoration in West Virginia

POB Editorial Staff
September 9, 2020
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Using RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 allowed for the rapid inspection and monitoring of miles of stream corridor in very short time periods.
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Surveyor's Footsteps

Why Adaptability is a Crucial Skill for Surveyors

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Jeffrey Turner
November 12, 2020
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Jeffrey P. Turner, PLS, on why adaptation is one of the greatest tools a land surveyor can have in the field.
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ARCHAEOLOGY

Aerial LiDAR Uncovers Oldest Maya Site Yet

The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years.
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Emell Derra Adolphus
August 29, 2020
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The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years. 


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METROLOGY

Reverse Engineering Brings Digital Data to Life

September 21, 2020
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Exact Metrology illustrates how the process fills the gap between digital data acquisition and the generation of CAD model for engineering functionality.
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POINT & SHOOT

The Moment a Scorpion Guards a Survey Monument

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Emell Derra Adolphus
October 16, 2020
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In Matilija Canyon, California, a land surveyor has a truly wild moment in the field.
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TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

Trimble R12i: What One Beta Tester Says About the New GNSS Receiver

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Emell Derra Adolphus
September 10, 2020
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The company’s latest GNSS receiver combines Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-based tilt compensation with Trimble TIP technology so points can be measured or staked out while the survey rod is tilted.
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