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Precision Surveying by John Olusegun Ogundare
A comprehensive overview of high precision surveying, including recent developments in geomatics and their applications This book covers advanced precision surveying techniques, their proper use in engineering and geoscience projects, and their importance in the detailed analysis and evaluation of surveying projects. The early chapters review the fundamentals of precision surveying: the types of surveys; survey observations; standards and specifications; and accuracy assessments for angle, distance and position difference measurement systems. The book also covers network design and 3-D coordinating systems before discussing specialized topics such as structural and ground deformation monitoring techniques and analysis, mining surveys, tunneling surveys, and alignment surveys.

[Video]. Surveyor—Career Q&A: Professional advice and insight. (2019). Cambridge Educational.
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What is it like to be a surveyor? In this Career Q&A video interview, Dennis DiBlasio talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success as a surveyor. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.