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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
SURVEYING BY STATE
Land Surveyors in Missouri Celebrate History, Tradition
Susanne Daniel, PLS, president of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors, shares what it’s like to be a land surveyor in the Show Me State.
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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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HI-DEF
Florida-Based Land Surveyors Achieve QL0 LiDAR Scan for GIS Landbase Update
Survey data from the recently completed United States Geological Survey/Leon County 2018-2020 Tallahassee-Leon GIS Landbase Update Project characterizes the area's landscape like never before.
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UAV
A Fixed-Wing Drone Survey Helps Set New Safety Standards at a Copper Mine
Using drone technology, Ames Construction generated a detailed 3D imagery of the mine's pit wall surfaces, saving time over traditional topographic methods.
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VALUE
HELP WANTED: Antique Surveyors Transit Appraisal
A surveyor received the antique after retiring from the Canadian National Railway, and now his family is looking to find the value of the equipment.
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EVENTS
Professional Events
4/21/21 to 4/23/21
Marina Bay Convention Centre
Singapore
Singapore