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Surveying Types and Errors Explained by Carol Alcid is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an introduction to surveying. It defines surveying as determining positions on Earth through measurements of distance, direction, and elevation. Surveying is classified as plane or geodetic based on whether a flat or spherical Earth model is used. Types of surveys include cadastral, city, construction, forestry, hydrographic, industrial, mine, photogrammetric, route, and topographic surveys. Sources of error in surveying include instruments, natural factors, and personal limitations.
- Author
- Carol Alcid
- Language
- EN