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Map projection scale-factor [archived]

By: Language: English Publication details: RICS London 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Are you an architect, engineer, developer or builder? -- Why is the distance that I measure on the ground not the same as the distance that I measure off my map? -- So, why don't we continue surveying using local grids? -- So can we design a site on the National Grid?
Summary: Short guide on how to understand and avoid complications with scale factor. Outlines the issues surrounding scale factor in relation to digital mapping and surveying and also addresses the relationship between scale factor and national mapping; local distortion and using GPS RTK systems. Although written with the UK in mind, many of the points raised can be applied globally and it is intended that this guide can be used by members of the Geomatics faculty in explaining complex geo-subjects to ley people and professionals.
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Archive London RICS Boxes RICS 2008/48 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30074867
Reference material London Reference copy RICS 2008/48 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 30076131
Book London RICS Boxes RICS 2008/48 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 30076132
Online material Virtual Online SCAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 4 Available 145308-1001

Are you an architect, engineer, developer or builder? -- Why is the distance that I measure on the ground not the same as the distance that I measure off my map? -- So, why don't we continue surveying using local grids? -- So can we design a site on the National Grid?

Short guide on how to understand and avoid complications with scale factor. Outlines the issues surrounding scale factor in relation to digital mapping and surveying and also addresses the relationship between scale factor and national mapping; local distortion and using GPS RTK systems. Although written with the UK in mind, many of the points raised can be applied globally and it is intended that this guide can be used by members of the Geomatics faculty in explaining complex geo-subjects to ley people and professionals.