Compass survey
In civil engineering, it is most important to select the best survey methods according to the nature of land, time, …
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Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)
EDM stands for Electronic Distance Measurement. There are two basic types of EDM equipment, electro-optical (light waves) and electromagnetic (microwaves). …
Remote sensing and its use in surveying
Remote sensing is a process of obtaining information about an object area and phenomenon through the analysis of data obtained …
Use of Hand Level with a procedure
A hand level is a small levelling instrument that is held in hand when used for levelling. It consists of …
Terms used in Levelling Survey
The method of determining relative altitudes of points on the surface of the earth or beneath the surface of the …
Surveying
Surveying is the art of determining the relative position of various points above, on or below the surface of the …
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Global Positioning System or commonly know as GPS is a navigation system based on satellites that provide location and time …
Hydrographic survey – Uses, Methods and instruments needed
Hydrographic survey is a branch of surveying that deals with the measurement of water bodies. It is the science of …
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Photogrammetry Survey
Photogrammetry survey or photogrammetric surveying is one of the branches of surveying. It is an art and the science of …
Magnetic Compass, Prismatic Compass, and Surveyor Compass
Magnetic Compass The magnetic compass gives directly the magnetic bearings of lines. The bearings may either be measured in the …
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