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In article <5ami34$efs_001@dcn.davis.ca.us>, jhframe@dcn.davis.ca.us (Jim Frame) says: >In my opinion, the number one surveying concept to impress upon >engineers (and engineers-to-be) is that property boundary surveying is >not simply a matter of making measurements. This is of course abundantly true. Aren't these engineering students studying engineering surveying, though, rather than boundary surveying? What can we tell them about engineering surveying? Are there even any states left where engineers may perform boundary surveys without having obtained a land surveyor's license? Kent McMillan, RPLS Austin, TXReturn to Top
Can anyone suggest a source of info giving a detailed account of how you calibrate a ships gyroscope. More interested in techniques employing GPS than sun shots. Thanks HelenReturn to Top
Can anyone suggest a source of info giving a detailed account of how you calibrate a ships gyroscope. More interested in techniques employing GPS than sun shots. Thanks HelenReturn to Top
I've read all the messages posted and find them to raise mostly valid concerns. The cost of the software, the fear of being held hostage by a dominant market force, competing packages, etc. These are all concerns of any small business. But in the surveying business we all have to be equipped to stay competitive. The cost of G.P.S. or Total Stations and data collectors are prohibitive but these are the tools of our trade. You wouldn't want to work with a T-16 and a chain anymore would you? I still have my topo board in the garage and occaissionally I marvel at how indispensible it once was. We purchase these pieces of equipment without qualms and shouldn't balk at purchasing software (although it does dent the old pocketbook) to keep pace with an evolving industry. These tools are what separates us from the common man and make surveying the profession it is. Search for other software and hardware but the tools that best position you in the market are the ones you want. If It is Autodesk and Softdesk, then don't handicap yourselves by purchasing products that will limit your ability to perform.Return to Top
Mike- We used to use a Wild T-1600 and a Gre Data collector. When we downloaded the data collector and processed the data in Wildsoft, it genetated the descriptors from the codes. We then saved the information as an ASCII file and imported it into Softdesk via the survey/ collection(?) module. Softdesk will support many file types, i.e. D.C.A. , CivilSoft, C&G;, etc. You should be able to get through it with a little effort.Return to Top
Hi. I am working on a project that requires me to find out the latitude/longitude coordinates of the geographic centers of each of the 50 states. I spent the day searching the Web for any lists, searches, queries, etc. Would any of you know of any compiled list of these coordinates? Your help is greatly appreciated. Either e-mail or post an answer here. Thanks, Deana SandersReturn to Top
------------54226FCA5E7A1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Helen Bramah wrote: > > Can anyone suggest a source of info giving a detailed account of how you > calibrate a ships gyroscope. More interested in techniques employing GPS > than sun shots. > > Thanks > > Helen Dear Helen: You might try the web sites of the manufacturers. I only know of http://www.sperry-marine.com/cgi-bin/htmlscript?main.hts I'm sure there are others. They may be of help. Best wishes, Tony -- J. Anthony Cavell, PLS _______ ______ Vice President /_____ / / @ \ /____ / Navigation Electronics, Inc. /_____ /===(@ % @)===/____ / 200 Toledo Drive /______/ \ @ / /_____/ Lafayette, LA 70506 "G P S m a n" ------------54226FCA5E7A1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii
I don't think my first post made it here, so I'll try again. I am working on a project that requires me to find out the lat/long coordinates of the geographic centers of each of the 50 states. I spent much of the day searching the Web, but was unable to find anything. If any of you know a resource that could give me this information, I would appreciate it. Thanks, DeanaReturn to Top
I need know where (www) I can find and download Sun Apparent Declination Tables for 1997. Can someone help me? Thank you! Héctor Carrero GEOHIRCA@TELCEL.NET.VEReturn to Top
1. Do you believe Euthanasia is right? no 2. Do you believe Euthanasia is wrong?yes 3. Why (optional)?Murder in the name of compation is still murder. Life is too precious. We are Borg. You will be assimilated into the Collective. Resistance is futile.Return to Top
Ed, I posed your question to one of my buddies at the Athletic Department at Auburn University (thinking that he would have time to look it up since football season is over now) but all I got was this response. "Great question. I don't know the answer. Maybe you should call the NCAA (913) 339-1906 or the SEC (205) 458-3000." He must be taking all of his time to prepare for next year. I hope so.... Keith Maxwell WAR EAGLE !!!!Return to Top