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Aerial
Manned and unmanned aerial systems or unmanned aerial vehicles (UASs and UAVs) are vital in the geospatial profession.
Markets
Various sectors of the surveying and mapping profession are examined.
Topics
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and infrastructure modeling in 3D is becoming standard practice for construction.
Boundary & Topo
Topics of interest related to boundary and topographical surveys.
Construction
Machine control and 3D visualizations in construction from the surveying and mapping industry.
Energy & Surveying
Surveyors collect data for pipelines and underground utilities to map corridors for other companies.
Environmental
Surveyors must be mindful of environmental protection on both land and water in map-making.
Forensics
Technologies such as total stations and LiDAR are used at crime and accident scenes.
Government
A look at the laws and geospatial happenings in the public sector.
Marine / Hydrography
Surveyors are employed in dredging and oil platform projects, underwater mapping and for bathymetric surveys.
Mining
Mining companies rely on surveyors to perform pit, excavation, tunnel and volumetric surveys.
Transportation Surveying & Mapping
Surveyors are vital in road and railroad projects and increasingly use BIM for infrastructure projects.
Underground
Underground utilities, oil and gas pipelines, and mining are highlighted.
ARTICLES
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2020 Laser Scanning & 3D Surveying Trends Report
Land Survey Firms Are Investing in Laser Scanning, 3D Survey Tech
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RIP
Using Ground Penetrating Radar at Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery in High Point, North Carolina is using ground penetrating radar to reveal scores of unmarked graves in the cemetery's historically Black burial section.
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SNAPSHOT
Survey Crew Members Share Photos from the Field
In our 2020 Point & Shoot photo gallery, survey crews from around the country share their days and nights as a surveyor in the field.
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