The fifth edition of this classic textbook sets out the essential
techniques needed for a solid grounding in the surveying.
The popular and trusted textbook covers the traditional topics such as
levelling, measurement of angles, measuring distances, and how to carry
out traversing and compute coordinates, as well as the latest
technological advances. It is packed with clear illustrations, exercises
and worked examples, making it both a comprehensive study aid for
students and a reliable reference tool for practitioners.
This text is aimed at students studying surveying as either part of a
civil engineering, building or construction course or as a separate
discipline. It is also useful for students who undertake surveying as an
elective subject and is a useful resource for practising surveyors.
New to this Edition:
- The latest developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
particularly the introduction of network RTK and OS Net and their
applications
- Recent developments in survey instruments, methods and digital
technologies including image processing with total stations and laser
planners, developments in data processing and integration and updates on
Ordnance Survey mapping products