2020 October

COMMENT

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.

Emily Pierce

August 29, 2020

No Comments

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

REPORTS

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

No Comments

In the 2020 Point of Beginning Aerial & UAV research Report, survey firms share why they are investing in drones.

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.

Mary E. Shacklett

October 19, 2020

No Comments

LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and traditional photogrammetry play a role in nearly all land surveying and mapping projects today.

EDUCATION

Fundamentals of Surveying: Land Surveying, GIS and Geomatics

Linda Duffy

August 19, 2020

No Comments

As geospatial technology continues to develop, the terminology used in the industry is struggling to keep up. The terms are related but different.

Editor's Note

What Changes Do You Want to See from POB?

Emell Derra Adolphus

November 12, 2020

One Comment

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.

DRONES

How to Use Drones for Equipment Monitoring and Inspection

Megan Nichols

September 16, 2020

No Comments

There are certain best practices that should be followed.

DRONES

Drone-based LiDAR Helps Clover Run Stream Restoration in West Virginia

POB Editorial Staff

September 9, 2020

No Comments

Using RedTail LiDAR Systems’ RTL-400 allowed for the rapid inspection and monitoring of miles of stream corridor in very short time periods.

Surveyor's Footsteps

Why Adaptability is a Crucial Skill for Surveyors

Jeffrey Turner

November 12, 2020

No Comments

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

ARCHAEOLOGY

Aerial LiDAR Uncovers Oldest Maya Site Yet

The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years.

Emell Derra Adolphus

August 29, 2020

No Comments

The recent discovery has been hiding in plain sight for years.

METROLOGY

Reverse Engineering Brings Digital Data to Life

September 21, 2020

No Comments

Exact Metrology illustrates how the process fills the gap between digital data acquisition and the generation of CAD model for engineering functionality.

POINT & SHOOT

The Moment a Scorpion Guards a Survey Monument

Emell Derra Adolphus

October 16, 2020

No Comments

In Matilija Canyon, California, a land surveyor has a truly wild moment in the field.

TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

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

Emell Derra Adolphus

September 10, 2020

No Comments

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.