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For Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments A highly readable bestseller, Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. While introductory, its depth and breadth also make it ideal for self-study and preparation for licensing examinations. The 15th Edition is updated throughout to reflect the latest advances and technology. It includes QR codes linking to video instructions on solving specific problems, and more than 400 figures and illustrations, with numerous example problems to demonstrate computational procedures.

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Author:   Charles Ghilani
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   15th edition
ISBN:  

9781292229171

ISBN 10:   1292229179
Pages:   960
Publication Date:   30 June 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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 Observations 9. Traversing 9.1 Introduction 10. Traverse Computations 11. CoordInate Geometry In SurveyIng Calculations 12. Area 12.1 Introduction 13. Global NavigatIon Satellite Systems-Introduction and Principles of Operation 14. Global Navigation SatellIte Systems-Static Surveys 15. Global Navigation Satellite Systems-KInematic Surveys 16. Adjustments by Least Squares 17. Mapping Surveys 18. Mapping 19. Control Surveys and GeodetIc ReductIons 20. State Plane CoordInates and Other Map Projections 21. Boundary Surveys 22. Surveys of the PublIc Lands 22. Instructions for 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: Tape Correction Problems Appendix B: Example Noteforms Appendix C: Astronomical Observations Appendix D: Using the Worksheets from the Companion Website Appendix E: Introduction to Matrices Appendix F: U.S. State Plane Coordinate System Defining Parameters Appendix G: Answers to Selected Problems

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