ABSTRACT

Plane and Geodetic Surveying blends theory and practice, conventional techniques and GPS, to provide the ideal book for students of surveying.Detailed guidance is given on how and when the principle surveying instruments (theodolites, Total Stations, levels and GPS) should be used. Concepts and formulae needed to convert instrument readings into us

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|7 pages

General Principles of Surveying

chapter 3|12 pages

Principal Surveying Activities

chapter 4|15 pages

Angle Measurement

chapter 5|5 pages

Distance Measurement

chapter 6|9 pages

Levelling

chapter 7|15 pages

Satellite Surveying

chapter 8|12 pages

Geoids and Ellipsoids

chapter 9|17 pages

Map Projections

chapter 10|18 pages

Adjustment of Observations

chapter 11|13 pages

Reduction of Distance Measurements

chapter 12|7 pages

Reciprocal Vertical Angles