Geodetic surveys - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Plane Surveys - Answer-Type of survey that disregards the curvature of the earth. Appropriate if the area is small. Geodetic Surveys - Answer-Type of survey that considers the curvature of the earth. Zoned Surveys - Answer-Type of survey that allows computations to be performed as if on a plane will accommodating larger areas. State Plane Coordinate System - Answer-Rectangular systems that use a partial latitude/longitude system for baseline references Stadia Survey - Answer-Requires...

Define surveying Correct Answer-The process of measuring distances and angles referenced to the surface of the earth (horizontal and vertical); i.e., science of mapmaking Define geomatics Correct Answer-Term used to encompass the modern practice of surveying (collection, analysis, interpretation) Understand how surveying relates to modern map making Correct Answer-Allows application to: marking boundaries, 3d maps, planning infrastructure, laying out manufacturing lines (science of mapmaki...

FSIn differential leveling over long distances what effects must be taken into consideration? - correct answer 1. Curvature of the earth 2. Atmospheric refraction Lot 22 was conveyed in a subdivision on June 7, 1979 and Lot 23 was sold to the same person on June 8, 1979 - correct answer Lots 22 and 23 have equal rights within a recorded subdivision In Global Positioning System GPS survey procedures which is the most important measurement? - correct answer Antenna height The specificatio...

FS PREP STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 ASCI FILE - ANSWERSIs a point file that is non-binary USGS DEM - ANSWERSIs a file format developed by the U.S. Geological for storing elevation models. TIFF FILE - ANSWERSA tag-based file format for storing and interchanging raster images Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) - ANSWERSRepresents a topographic elevation surface by a tessellation of non-overlapping triangles, with elevations at their corners. Three-dimensional vi...

Plane Surveys Type of survey that disregards the curvature of the earth. Appropriate if the area is small. Geodetic Surveys Type of survey that considers the curvature of the earth. Zoned Surveys Type of survey that allows computations to be performed as if on a plane will accommodating larger areas. State Plane Coordinate System Rectangular systems that use a partial latitude/longitude system for baseline references Stadia Survey Requires the use of a transit, t...

Survey Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Surveying - ANSWERSThe art and science of measuring ANGLES, DISTANCES, and positions (Northing Y, Easting X, and elevation + & -), on or near the surface of the earth Plane Surveying - ANSWERStype of surveying in which the surface of the earth is considered to be a plane for all X and Y dimensions Geodetic Surveying - ANSWERStype of surveying in which the earth is considered to be ellipsoidal for X and Y dimensions Classes of Surveys: Pre...

FE CIVIL EXAM Question and answers already passed 2023Plane Surveys - correct answer Type of survey that disregards the curvature of the earth. Appropriate if the area is small. Geodetic Surveys - correct answer Type of survey that considers the curvature of the earth. Zoned Surveys - correct answer Type of survey that allows computations to be performed as if on a plane will accommodating larger areas.

What does GIS and GNSS stand for Correct Answer Geographic Information Systems, Global Navigation Satellite Systems conversion Correct Answer 1m = 3, ft 1ft = .3048m 0.36v = 1ft 1chain = 66ft 80chain = 5280ft 1mi = 5280ft 1rod = 16.5 ft 1ac = 43560 ft^2 5280' x 5280' = 640 ac 1 nautical mi = 6076.12 ft 1 fathom = 6 ft types of Professional Surveying Correct Answer RPLS, LSLS, PLS, Land Boundary, Topographic, engineering, photogrammetry, hydrography, mining, construction, geospa...

Surveying: Exam 1Latitude Φ - correct answer North or south of the equator position of a point on Earth's surface Longitude λ - correct answer East or west position of the equator of a point on Earth's surface Mean Sea Level (MSL) - correct answer elevation of sea level Geodetic Reference System (GRS80) - correct answer model surface of earth's globoid (used with GPS devices) Surveying - correct answer maps out angles, distances, positions relative to Earth Location Right Rea...

What is geomatics? ANSWER: Encompasses many areas of practices of surveying using newer technology What is Geodetic surveying? ANSWER: Surveying that considers earth to be a curved surface What is Plane surveying? ANSWER: Surveying that assumes the earth to be a flat surface What is Topographic surveying ANSWER: Determines the location of natural and artificial features and elevations used in map making What are Land / Boundary / Cadastral surveying? ANSWER: Establishes prop...