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How GPS is Used in Land Surveying

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Land surveying is a profession that greatly utilize the GPS satellite system. Today, man-made constellations are in orbit. Their purpose is to provide instant, exact and global positioning information. This global positioning system (GPS) is revolutionizing the modern construction sites, automating and guiding land surveying equipment, providing instantaneous points and positions, and simplifying control surveys. Nearly everyone involved in the land surveying and construction industry has heard something about satellite positioning technology or maybe you or someone you know is already using it. Whether an operator or a casual observer, there are still many questions about how this exciting … Continue reading →

Licensed Land Surveyor: Using GPS to Track You – Is It Real?

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A licensed land surveyor trusts his GPS system like  his gun in a battlefield. Though it sometimes do not provide all the info that you may need, it is nonetheless very helpful in producing an accurate boundary survey. Many have heard of “Big Brother” being able to track our movements. One of my favorite TV shows is “Person of Interest” where a secret machine keeps track of all conversations and people’s “criminal intent” in order to help the heroes stop the crimes before they happen. While I’m SURE that there are tracking capabilities in most cell phones and different … Continue reading →

Land Surveyor: Land Disputes Between Countries

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A land surveyor may not be recognized as much as a doctor or a lawyer, but no one can dispute that they play a very crucial role on Earth. As proof, several countries all over the world have unsettled land disputes over other countries. Some may have been settled through the International Court of Justice, Treaty conditions, or a claimant country’s sovereignty has been recognized. And of course, these were all settled with the help of a land surveyor. Let’s take a look at some of the famous land disputes all over the world settle by a land surveyor: … Continue reading →