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Continues developing surveying concepts and skills with emphasis on advanced surveying technology and techniques. Topics include: area calculation, boundary surveys, EDM equipment utilization, differential leveling, photogrammetry, and topographical planning.
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Area Calculation |
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4 |
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Boundary Surveys |
D. Lab |
6 |
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EDM Equipment Utilization |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Differential Leveling |
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7 |
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Photogrammetry |
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Topographical Planning |
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Prerequisite/ Corequisite: |
DDS 215 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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AREA CALCULATION |
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Measuring methods |
Describe field measuring techniques for area including: division of track into simple geometric figures, offsets from a straight line, double meridian distances, and coordinates. |
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Describe map measuring techniques for area including: geometric figures, coordinate squares, and planimeter. |
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Calculations |
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Calculate area by double meridian distance. |
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Calculate area by coordinates. |
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Measure area using a planimeter. |
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BOUNDARY SURVEYS |
10 |
20 |
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Traversing |
Define traverse. |
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Describe traversing by: compass bearings, interior angles, deflection angles, angles to the right, and by azimuths. |
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Discuss the organization of the typical boundary field party. |
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Explain common errors in traverse surveys. |
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Maintain proper field notes for a boundary survey. |
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Close a five sided traverse to within an angular closure of +/-5' of an arc. |
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Traverse computations |
Balance angles of a traverse. |
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Compute latitudes and departures of a traverse. |
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Adjust a traverse using the compass rule. |
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EDM EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION |
2 |
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EDM basics |
List common types of EDM instruments. |
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Describe errors associated with EDM usage. |
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Describe the normal ranges and operating conditions of common EDM instruments. |
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EDM operations |
Set up and orientate a reflector over a point in five minutes or less. |
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Set-up an EDM instrument over a point in fifteen minutes or less and include one measurement. |
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DIFFERENTIAL LEVELING |
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Leveling theory |
Describe the process for differential leveling. |
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Describe common errors in leveling. |
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Leveling fieldwork |
Demonstrate proper hold of a leveling rod. |
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Read a standard leveling rod. |
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Demonstrate proper leveling hand signals. |
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Maintain proper field notes for leveling. |
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Run a line of levels of one mile or more and close within +/-0.1'. |
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Run a line of levels of 1000' or more with a hand level and close to within +/-0.5'. |
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PHOTOGRAMMETRY |
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Describe the basic principles of photogrammetry. |
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List common types of photogrammetric maps. |
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Describe the sequence of topographic mapping using photogrammetric methods. |
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Discuss the variables in flight planning for a photogrammetric survey. |
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Using a stereoscopic viewer to interpret photos, sketch ground topography. |
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TOPOGRAPHICAL PLANNING |
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Discuss typical contents of topographic maps. |
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Identify common topographic map symbols. |
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Discuss common methods of control for topographic surveys. |
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Interpret map contours. |
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Discuss properties of contour lines. |
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Describe direct and indirect methods of locating contour lines. |
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Discuss the process of field collection of topographic data. |
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Describe the duties and responsibilities of each member of a topographic field party. |
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Maintain field notes for a topographic survey. |
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Using the controlling point method, collect topographic data for one acre minimum of land. |
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Discuss map scale. |
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Plot the data obtained from the field topographic survey at an appropriate scale. |
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Create a finished topographic map from the data plotted above. |
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Suggested Resources |
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping.
(Year). Measuring practice on the
building site. Falls Church, VA: Author.
Barnes, W. M. (1988). Basic surveying. Stoneham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Brinker, R. C., & Wolf, P. (1984). Elementary surveying. New York: Harper
& Row.
Kavanagh, B. F. (1988). Surveying: With construction applications. Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Stull, P. (1987). Construction surveying & layout. Carlsbad, CA: Craftsman.
Whyte, W. S., & Paul, R. E. (1985). Basic metric surveying. Stoneham, MA:
Butterworth-Heinemann.
Wilson, A. L. (1982). Elementary forest surveying & mapping, two. Corvallis, OR:
Oregon State University.
Wilson, R. L. (1985). Elementary forest surveying & mapping, no. one. Corvallis, OR:
Oregon State University.