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This book examines the major changes in the technology now used for the measurement and processing of topographic and non-topographic spatial data, with emphasis on the new and emerging technology and its applications. Fundamental principles are introduced to explain the basic operation of different types of equipment. ... Read more

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Along the rugged 360-mile border between North Dakota and South Dakota there once stood 720 quartzite markers, cut from the quarries near Sioux Falls and placed there in 1891 and 1892 by United States surveyor Charles H. Bates and his crew. In The Quartzite Border, Dr. Gordon L. Iseminger of the University of North Dakota recounts, for the first time, the intriguing story behind the surveying and marking of one of the nation's longest state borders.

Based on the author's exhaustive research of Bates' survey notes and his correspondence with the Interior Department and the General Land Office, The Quartzite Border reveals the political machinations of U.S. Senator Richard F. Pettigrew, who attempted to prevent Bates from securing the contract to make the survey, and afterwards sought to discredit his work. Using photographs, maps, and drawings, Dr. Iseminger provides the historical context of the survey, giving special attention to the struggle for statehood, the science of surveying, the stone industry in Sioux Falls, steamboating on the Missouri River, and life in the small towns that bordered the seventh standard parallel two years after statehood.

Yet The Quartzite Border is more than an account of Bates' survey and early statehood times. It is also an impassioned plea for the preservation of the markers, which, Dr. Iseminger writes, 'speak of a restless westering urge and the establishment of twin states where there was once a single territory; they speak of the confident expectations that the unsettled portions of the Dakotas would be filled by eager home seekers who would find the marked boundary to be of special utility as they located their claims; they speak of budding industries in established cities like Sioux Falls and of high hopes for fledgling communities like Winona, White Rock, and LaGrace; and they speak of a vast expanse of virgin prairie across which people had to transport themselves and their goods by railroad, steamboat, and teams and wagons.'

The second printing of The Quartzite Border: Surveying and Marking the North Dakota-South Dakota Boundary, 1891-1892 nearly twenty years after its first publication will be welcomed by those who have been unable to obtain copies because the book has long been out of print. Several corrections have been made to the second printing.
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Discussing all aspects of offshore surveying in a singlevolume, this book provides all algorithms necessary to developcomplete software suites, and gives a large number of quality controlcriteria. It is invaluable to professional surveyors, offshoreengineers and geophysicists, providing them with a wealth of data in asingle volume. It is also a valuable reference work for hydrographicsurveyors, seismic navigators and operations geophysicists.
This book brings together information on spheroids, datums,projections and binning; gives a complete listing of UKOOA P1/90 andP2/91 formats for data transfer; a field guide to the calibration ofradio navigation systems and compasses, acoustic and laser measuringdevices; GPS, including calibration, use and differential techniques;field manual for quality control of all aspects of offshore surveying;listing of typical specifications for inclusion in survey contracts;and a comprehensive glossary of relevant terms for offshore surveying. ... Read more

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This streamlined, fully updated Fifth Edition maintains the same accessible, applications-driven approach as its predecessors—beginning with a firm foundation in the principles of surveying, then supporting this foundation with real-world construction applications. While Kavanagh does reflect the latest developments in techniques and instrumentation, coverage also includes in-depth discussions of more traditional topics.The volume examines surveying principles including surveying fundamentals, distance measurement, leveling, geomatics, global positioning systems (GPS) and construction control surveys, as well as highway, municipal street, pipeline and tunnel, culvert and bridge and building construction surveys.For those involved in civil engineering and construction/building technology. ... Read more

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A mile wide and an inch deep
I teach a college level surveying class.This book attempts to cover too much data without going into adequate detail.For an introductory class, it covers the basics too fast. For an advanced class, it does not dealadequately with the specifics.As an instructor, the book offers nosupport such as answer keys or internet support.I recommend Brinker &Wolf for intro classes and Constructions Surveying and Layout by Crawfordfor construction surveying classes.

BOOK IS NOT AS INFORMATIVE AS ONE WOULD HOPE.
As an instructor, I found the problems associated with the LandSurveying field to be dated and calculations to be incorrect at times.It would help to have an answer key in order to figure out if your questions that the author wrote, can actually come up with the correct answers.I have been requesting an "Answer Key" for 2 years and yet to be able to receive one.I work for USD 501 and Teach Land Surveying. END ... Read more

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William Bassett is a land surveyor in the small Midwestern town of St. Elsewhere. While surveying along US Highway 40, he is struck by a car, inducing a deep coma. It is December of 1818 and Illinois just became a state. William is a US Deputy Surveyor in the new Capital city of Kaskaskia. He has been given the task of finding a more centralized location for the state's Capitol.He must form a survey party and be ready to embark on a journey through uncivilized territory. In the local tavern, he finds Duke and Montgomery Longhorn, brothers and buffalo hunters. Two French trappers, Martin St. Louis and Jacques Black join the adventure. Two surveyor's helpers, John and Wayne complete the crew. In his search, he finds more than he bargained for - a woman. The angelic vision of Mary Margaret Rose would capture William's heart.The journey is more than an adventure of a lifetime, it is two lives intertwined through time, but only one makes it to the end. ... Read more

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Living The Dream
Know the author - great guy - writes interesting
material - keeps you reading!

not for academics
While I admire Mr. Coughlin for accomplishing the complex feat of completing a novel while struggling with significant health challenges, I was frustrated with the nature of this book.I was searching for a historical novel for my son's book report and was perhaps foolish to rely on Amazon's description of the book.Too much of the novel is set in the 1980's and I felt the time shifts were forced.I would much rather have read the tale of the original William Bassett, set in a more historic and accurate early 1800's. The jaunts into the 1980's were unnecessary to the central story.My son really took it on the chin for writing about a book that was only partially set in its promised historic era.I believe it was the history of surveying and the experience on the untamed land that needed to be the focus of the novel because that is what Mr. Coughlin clearly knows, and that is what could make this book truly unique.

Living the Dream is Great!
Living the Dream is much more then a historical novel, it is a delicious mix of history, mystery, love, science fiction and adventure stories.Barry Coughlin does a masterful job of stitching together characters and tales from separate points in the dimension of time.It is a delightful read and gives new meaning to the term déjà vu.Well done Barry!

Wonderful Story
I was transported back in time and thoroughly entertained along the way.the characters jump off the pages and came to life.Couldn't put it down.Great writing!!

Great read with something for everyone!
If you enjoy a little bit of romance, a bit of comedy, a dash of mystery and a dose of history, you will love this book.I enjoyed it start to finish.Mr. Coughlin has created characters with personalities that jump from the pages. Have you ever read a book that you hate to see come to an end?If you have and you are seeking another to keep you intrigued, I would highly suggest this book. Mr. Coughlin, I can't wait to see more.

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With sumptuous photography and original writing in many voices, Lasting Impressions appeals to all who cherish our American history and geography. The book is filled with compelling human-interest stories of adventure and discovery, beauty and order, hardship and determination, and politics and law. Bringing together firsthand stories from around the United States and beyond, Lasting Impressions gives a glimpse into the legacy of land surveying from a whole new perspective, through the eyes of secret admirers of monuments that have stood the test of time. From the summit of Mount McKinley to the depths of the Mammoth Cave System, these witnesses to history have held their posts silently, until now.Lasting Impressions is a visually stunning compilation of fascinating stories and photos from surveyors, engineers, geocachers, history buffs and enthusiasts from across the country. The 192-page full-color, hardcover book is a fresh way to look at the history of America. This book embraces the adventures and challenges of the surveying profession, past and present.Lasting Impressions is a treasure to own and a great gift for all who appreciate our heritage. ... Read more

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Very Interesting Book!
This was exactly what I expected.Very interesting reading and covers a broad range of stories within the topic.As a geocacher, I appreciate the effort involved in making this book come together as a meaningful legacy to surveying. ... Read more

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Needs a heavydose of editing
I just bought this title a few weeks ago.The few chapters I read through and examined so far are full of mistakes, omissions and oversights such as incomplete sketches, text not matching the diagrams it tries to describe, errors in formulas and typographic errors.A few of the methods described are cumbersome and some chapters are just plain meaningless.
If there is ever to be a second edition of this book, which, granted this, serves a basic need, it better be accompanied by a really careful revision and serious editing effort.

Layed Out & user friendly
The book by engineer Paul Stull is just super.It is easy to understand & Paul's layout & surveying methods can be used & understood immediately by the novice. It is not only great for laying out sites for the building tradesman or woman but it can also be used by cabinet makers like myself for layouts in the shop. You know those trig. classes we all slept through in school???? Well Paul Stull makes sense out of all that was boring. Can't wait to get my own edition of this book, since I have been borrowing a friend's. This book is a great tool for architects, landscapers, contractors, wanna be excavators, carpenters & cabinetmakers etc. Gotta have it...... Herb Soss ... Read more

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The Mountaineering Classic
One of the great sagas of 20th century climbing began in 1930 when eccentric globetrotter Joseph Rock, after having surveyed a remote stretch of mountains in Szechwan (Sichuan), declared the peak Minya Konka (Gongga Shan) the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of over 30,000 feet.

This claim, of course, needed to be verified. And the mountain needed to be climbed. (As might be expected, getting through China in the 1930's was, for these westerners, a lengthy adventure in itself.)

This book is the story of a small team of 4 climbers who reached the summit in 1932. Released in a revised edition by The Mountaineers in 1980, this edition is a particularly complete source, with additional contributions by climbers Terris Moore and Jack Theodore Young.

Trade paperback, 324 pp, 38 pp of b&w photos, incidental illustrations, a map, and 4 Appendices. Index. 4 page annotated Bibliography.

The Mountaineering Classic
One of the great sagas of 20th century climbing began in 1930 when eccentric globetrotter Joseph Rock, after having surveyed a remote stretch of mountains in Szechwan (Sichuan), declared the peak Minya Konka (Gongga Shan) the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of over 30,000 feet.

This claim, of course, needed to be verified. And the mountain needed to be climbed. (As might be expected, getting through China in the 1930's was, for these westerners, a lengthy adventure in itself.)

This book is the story of a small team of 4 climbers who reached the summit in 1932. Released in a revised edition by The Mountaineers in 1980, this edition is a particularly complete source, with additional contributions by climbers Terris Moore and Jack Theodore Young.

Trade paperback, 324 pp, 38 pp of b&w photos, incidental illustrations, a map, and 4 Appendices. Index. 4 page annotated Bibliography. ... Read more

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This revised and reset fifth edition generally follows the structure of the previous edition, although some of the material of the earlier chapters has been rearranged, in addition to being extended and updated. A new feature of this edition is the allocation of a complete chapter to examining the problems of urban decline and renewal. Here the economic and social problems are discussed within the framework of current issues in urban policy, local government and planning. There are also extended sections on the economics of the development process and rehabilitation, an extended review of global environmental problems and their implications for the built environment, a review of long-term trends in the construction industry, an appraisal of cyclical factors and updated statistical and legislative material. The study should appeal as a basic textbook for undergraduate students of estate management, land economics, building surveying and quantity surveying. It is also suitable for students taking degree or equivalent courses in urban economics, urban geography or town planning and it should be relevant to those preparing for RICS and RTPI examinations. ... Read more

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Publisher: Rowney, Dillon, and RowneyPublication date: 1847Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Guidelines for Surveying Soil and Land Resources promotes the development and implementation of consistent methods and standards for conducting soil and land resource surveys in Australia. These surveys are primarily field operations that aim to identify, describe, map and evaluate the various kinds of soil or land resources in specific areas.

The advent of geographic information systems, global positioning systems, airborne gamma radiometric remote sensing, digital terrain analysis, simulation modeling, efficient statistical analysis and internet-based delivery of information has dramatically changed the scene in the past two decades. As successor to the Australian Soil and Land Survey Handbook: Guidelines for Conducting Surveys, this authoritative guide incorporates these new methods and techniques for supporting natural resource management.

Soil and land resource surveyors, engineering and environmental consultants, commissioners of surveys and funding agencies will benefit from the practical information provided on how best to use the new technologies that have been developed, as will professionals in the spatial sciences such as geomorphology, ecology and hydrology. ... Read more