| Description |
v, 318 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Contents note continued: 5.1.Methods for distance determination -- 5.2.Taping -- 5.3.Electromagnetic distance measurement -- 5.4.Summary of distance measurement methods -- 5.5.Exercises -- ch. 6 Traverse Surveying -- 6.1.An introductory to traverses -- 6.2.Field work in traverse surveying -- 6.3.Office work in traverse surveying -- 6.4.Exercises -- ch. 7 Error Theories -- 7.1.Introduction -- 7.2.Relevant definitions -- 7.3.Law of errors propagation -- 7.4.The method of least square and its application -- 7.5.Calculation of standard deviation by true errors -- 7.6.Several examples using the law of errors propagation -- 7.7.Exercises -- ch. 8 Topographic Maps -- 8.1.Concepts of map and topographic map -- 8.2.Map scales and scale precisions -- 8.3.Map grids -- 8.4.Gauss-Kruger projection -- 8.5.Subdivisions and numbering of topographic maps -- 8.6.Map symbols -- 8.7.Application of topographic maps -- 8.8.Exercises -- ch. 9 Topographic Surveying -- 9.1.Background -- |
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Contents note continued: 9.2.Topographic control framework -- 9.3.Methods for detail surveys -- 9.4.Procedures of conventional topographic surveys -- 9.5.Digital mapping techniques -- 9.6.Exercises -- pt. 2 Modern Surveying -- ch. 10 Global Positioning Systems -- 10.1.Introduction -- 10.2.GPS configurations -- 10.3.Work principles of GPS -- 10.4.Geodetic aspects of GPS -- 10.5.GPS in practical surveys -- 10.6.Exercises -- ch. 11 Geographic Information Systems -- 11.1.General background of GIS -- 11.2.Activities and components of a GIS -- 11.3.Data collections of GIS -- 11.4.Data analysis -- 11.5.Practical applications of GIS -- 11.6.Some important concepts in GIS -- 11.7.Exercises -- ch. 12 Photogrammetry -- 12.1.An introductory background -- 12.2.Aerial photogrammetry -- 12.3.Terrestrial photography -- 12.4.Stereo-photography -- 12.5.Close-range photography -- 12.6.Applications of photography -- 12.7.Exercises |
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Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Conventional Surveying -- ch. 1 Introductory -- 1.1.Basic concepts of surveying -- 1.2.Basic principles in surveying -- 1.3.Survey references -- 1.4.Methods used in point locations -- 1.5.History of surveying -- 1.6.Exercises -- ch. 2 Leveling -- 2.1.Definition and principles of leveling -- 2.2.Elements of the surveyors' level -- 2.3.Types of instruments used in leveling -- 2.4.Methods of leveling -- 2.5.Accuracy in leveling -- 2.6.Mistakes in leveling -- 2.7.Suggestions for instrument and rod work -- 2.8.Exercises -- ch. 3 Angles and Directions---Theories -- 3.1.Reference directions for vertical angles -- 3.2.Horizontal angles -- 3.3.Three north directions -- 3.4.Azimuths and bearing -- 3.5.Exercises -- ch. 4 Instruments for Angles and Directions Surveying -- 4.1.Theodolites and transits -- 4.2.Magnetic azimuth (bearing) surveying: magnetic compass -- 4.3.True azimuth (bearing) surveying -- 4.4.Exercises -- ch. 5 Distance Measurement -- |
| Summary |
Surveying is a branch of Geomatics, focusing on measuring and recording the positions and elevations of the points on the Earth surface. It is an old discipline but it has absorbed fresh nutrition from satellite-based surveying, remote sensing and geographic information science in recent decades. Therefore, this book consists of two parts: conventional surveying and modern surveying. The former discusses the surveying principles and methods using conventional surveying instruments; the latter addresses the principles in geographic information systems, remote sensing and global positioning systems |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Surveying -- Textbooks.
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Surveying -- Instruments.
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Surveying.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Yang, Weifang
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| ISBN |
1842657208 |
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9781842657201 |
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