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Elementary surveying an introduction to geomatics

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Pearson Education Limited 2008Edition: 12th edDescription: xxvi, 931p. ill. 23cmISBN:
  • 9780132083072
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526.9 $2 18
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Units, significant figures and field notes: units and significant figures; field notes -- Theory of errors in observations -- Leveling, theory, methods and equipment: leveling, theory and methods; equipment for differential leveling -- Leveling, field procedures and computations -- Distance measurement: methods for measuring distances; distance measurements by taping; electronic distance measurement -- Total station instruments, angle measurements: total station instruments; angle measurements -- Traversing -- Coordinate geometry in surveying calculations -- Area -- The global positioning system, introduction and principles of operation -- The global positioning system, static surveys -- The global positioning system, kinematic GPS -- Adjustments by least square metres -- Mapping surveys -- Mapping -- Control surveys and geodetic reductions -- State plane coordinates -- Boundary surveys -- Surveys of the public lands -- Construction surveys -- Horizontal curves -- Vertical curves -- Volumes -- Photogrammetry -- Introduction to geographic information systems -- Appendices: dumpy levels, transits, and theodolites; example noteforms; astronomical observations; introduction to matrices; U.S. State Plane Coordinate System defining parameters; answers to selected problems
Summary: Text book introduces the basic concepts of geomatics surveying practice and provides examples and case studies for core areas. Also includes a selection of figures and illustrations to help clarify points. Includes tables, equations and a guide to the associated terminology.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 526.9 GHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30076415

Introduction -- Units, significant figures and field notes: units and significant figures; field notes -- Theory of errors in observations -- Leveling, theory, methods and equipment: leveling, theory and methods; equipment for differential leveling -- Leveling, field procedures and computations -- Distance measurement: methods for measuring distances; distance measurements by taping; electronic distance measurement -- Total station instruments, angle measurements: total station instruments; angle measurements -- Traversing -- Coordinate geometry in surveying calculations -- Area -- The global positioning system, introduction and principles of operation -- The global positioning system, static surveys -- The global positioning system, kinematic GPS -- Adjustments by least square metres -- Mapping surveys -- Mapping -- Control surveys and geodetic reductions -- State plane coordinates -- Boundary surveys -- Surveys of the public lands -- Construction surveys -- Horizontal curves -- Vertical curves -- Volumes -- Photogrammetry -- Introduction to geographic information systems -- Appendices: dumpy levels, transits, and theodolites; example noteforms; astronomical observations; introduction to matrices; U.S. State Plane Coordinate System defining parameters; answers to selected problems

Text book introduces the basic concepts of geomatics surveying practice and provides examples and case studies for core areas. Also includes a selection of figures and illustrations to help clarify points. Includes tables, equations and a guide to the associated terminology.