The impact of technology on surveying: past, present and future
Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; April 2004, 23-39(4)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines how technological innovations have benefited surveying in fundamental ways: increased productivity; improvedquality control and accuracy of data; improved usability of surveying systems; and improved safety. Provides an overview of recent advancements in surveying technology on optical total stations, satellite navigation systems, electronic data collection and design and computer aided drafting office software. Illustrates how components past and present are combining into complete surveying systems. Outlines predictions for the future of surveying and how technology is changing the role of the surveyor. [Taken from journal abstarct.]| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67751 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126037-1001 |
Examines how technological innovations have benefited surveying in fundamental ways: increased productivity; improvedquality control and accuracy of data; improved usability of surveying systems; and improved safety. Provides an overview of recent advancements in surveying technology on optical total stations, satellite navigation systems, electronic data collection and design and computer aided drafting office software. Illustrates how components past and present are combining into complete surveying systems. Outlines predictions for the future of surveying and how technology is changing the role of the surveyor. [Taken from journal abstarct.]