Elementary Surveying
An Introduction to Geomatics
11th Edition
Published on 9. June 2005
Book
Hardback
944 pages
978-0-13-148189-3 (ISBN)
Description
For freshman and sophomore courses in surveying. This is a highly readable best-selling text that presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. Its depth and breadth are ideal for self-study. The Eleventh Edition includes more than 400 figures and illustrations to help clarify discussions, and numerous worked example problems to illustrate computational procedures.
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Edition
11th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1632 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-148189-3 (9780131481893)
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Charles D. Ghilani | Paul R. Wolf
Elementary Surveying
An Introduction to Geomatics: United States Edition
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Paul Richard Wolf | Charles D. Ghilani
Elementary Surveying
An Introduction to Geomatics: United States Edition
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10th Edition
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Content
1. Introduction.
2. Units, Significant Figures, and Field Notes.
3. Theory of Errors in Observations.
4. Leveling-Theory, Methods and Equipment.
5. Leveling-Field Procedures and Computations.
6. Distance Measurement.
7. Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings.
8. Total Station Instruments; Angle Measurements.
9. Traversing.
10. Traverse Computations.
11. Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations.
12. Area.
13. The Global Positioning System-Introduction and Principles of Operation.
14. The Global Positioning System-Field and Office Procedures.
15. Adjustment by Least Squares.
16. Mapping Surveys.
17. Mapping.
18. Astronomical Observations.
19. Control Surveys and Geodetic Reductions.
20. State Plane Coordinates.
21. Boundary Surveys.
22. Surveys of the Public Lands.
23. Construction Surveys.
24. Horizontal Curves.
25. Vertical Curves.
26. Volumes.
27. Photogrammetry.
28. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
Appendix A. Dumpy Levels, Transits, and Theodolities.
Appendix B. Example Noteforms.
Appendix C. Target Height and Latitude Corrections to Observed Azimuths.
Appendix D. Using the Worksheets that Accompany the Book
Appendix E. Answers to Selected Problems
Index.
2. Units, Significant Figures, and Field Notes.
3. Theory of Errors in Observations.
4. Leveling-Theory, Methods and Equipment.
5. Leveling-Field Procedures and Computations.
6. Distance Measurement.
7. Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings.
8. Total Station Instruments; Angle Measurements.
9. Traversing.
10. Traverse Computations.
11. Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations.
12. Area.
13. The Global Positioning System-Introduction and Principles of Operation.
14. The Global Positioning System-Field and Office Procedures.
15. Adjustment by Least Squares.
16. Mapping Surveys.
17. Mapping.
18. Astronomical Observations.
19. Control Surveys and Geodetic Reductions.
20. State Plane Coordinates.
21. Boundary Surveys.
22. Surveys of the Public Lands.
23. Construction Surveys.
24. Horizontal Curves.
25. Vertical Curves.
26. Volumes.
27. Photogrammetry.
28. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
Appendix A. Dumpy Levels, Transits, and Theodolities.
Appendix B. Example Noteforms.
Appendix C. Target Height and Latitude Corrections to Observed Azimuths.
Appendix D. Using the Worksheets that Accompany the Book
Appendix E. Answers to Selected Problems
Index.