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035 _a(Sirsi) u128437
100 _aBedford, M.
245 _aMade to measure
260 _c2004
490 _aGEO:connexion
_v4(1) December/January 2004/2005, 52-53(2)
520 _aAssesses the impact of technology on the role of the land surveyor. Looks at the development of GPS and suggests that satellite navigation may free the land surveyor from an overemphasis on measurement. Argues that this will not necessarily deskill the profession. Gives a definition of a land surveyor. Supports the view that university courses will increasingly reflect the rise in the use of technology and, with high rates of pay suggesting a high level of demand, the main concern is the lack of qualified staff.
590 _aABS
650 _aLAND SURVEYING
650 _aGPS
650 _aSATELLITE NAVIGATION
650 _aMeasurement
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690 _aGeomatics
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