Mining

Mining companies rely on surveyors to perform pit, excavation, tunnel and volumetric surveys.

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Powerful Blizzard Doesn’t Stop Quarry Survey

June 18, 2019

Scotland is known for harsh weather, and this storm already had been named "The Beast from the East." The storm would hammer the region with high winds, freezing temperatures and driving snow, but Harland could not allow the monstrous weather to deter the work.

Engineering Firm Uses UAV for Mining and Quarry Data

June 18, 2019

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Global engineering services provider Wood has adopted the Delair UX11 high-performance UAV for its work in site planning and asset management in mining and quarry projects in the western U.S.

Wingtra partners with 3DR

Wingstra and 3DR Offer Aerial Surveying Solution

May 3, 2019

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Through its partnership, 3DR now endorses the WingtraOne as its fixed-wing drone solution..

Executive Order Will Drive Demand for Surveying and Mapping

John M. Palatiello

January 4, 2018

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Lost among many pre-holiday activities, including President Trump signing the tax bill into law, was the President's issuance of an Executive Order on Critical Minerals on December 21.

Reader Feedback: Underground Mine Surveying

February 1, 2017

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I just read your article on underground mine surveying, which brought back a lot of memories.

Optimizing GNSS Workflow Flexibility

Jacek Pietruczanis

November 1, 2016

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The technology ecosystem aiding land surveyors and GIS professionals of today is rapidly advancing, incorporating more features and functions that are enabling faster deliverables in sleeker and smaller form factors.

A Salty Situation for Surveyors Working in Western Australia

Ted Read

May 25, 2015

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With an elevation just below sea level and virtually no rainfall for four years, the saturated brine contained in Australia’s Lake Macleod is about 10 times more saline than normal seawater.

Satellite Imagery reduces risk of drilling for oil

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Satellite Imagery Improves Quality of Seismic Surveys

Vele Galovski

August 29, 2013

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For nearly a century, energy companies have relied on seismic surveys as crucial information sources in the quest to discover subsurface oil and gas reservoirs. Advances in computing power have dramatically improved the fidelity of reservoir simulations, driving the need for more complex and precise seismic surveys.

2013 Salary & Benefits Study: Professional Pay on an Uptrend

POB's 2013 study shows that more surveying firms are hiring, business opportunities are growing and salaries are on the rise

April 29, 2013

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Conducted by BNP Media's Market Research department, the 2013 study reveals a number of key trends in surveying and mapping and provides insights on how firms and individuals are dealing with changing markets and converging technologies.

Underwater survey from the shore

Accurate underwater topography leads to improved decision-making in fields such as mining, environmental management and oil production.

Christine Grahl

April 26, 2013

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A remote-control surveying technology makes it easier and safer to gather critical data.<

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We began by creating a survey as a cooperative effort between several high level geospatial leaders, POB staff, and Clear Seas Research market research experts. The survey was sent out to more than 25,000 geospatial professionals who subscribe to POB and/or are members of MAPPS.

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Powerful Blizzard Doesn’t Stop Quarry Survey

Engineering Firm Uses UAV for Mining and Quarry Data

Wingtra partners with 3DR

Executive Order Will Drive Demand for Surveying and Mapping

Reader Feedback: Underground Mine Surveying

Optimizing GNSS Workflow Flexibility

A Salty Situation for Surveyors Working in Western Australia

Satellite Imagery Improves Quality of Seismic Surveys

2013 Salary & Benefits Study: Professional Pay on an Uptrend

Underwater survey from the shore

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