Terrestrial Surveying

The 2D and 3D measurement of points, distances and angles of features and objects on the Earth’s surface. See also Surveying Instrumentation topic. This topic covers the science and techniques that govern the 2D and 3D measurement of points, distances and angles of natural and man-made features and objects on the Earth’s surface. These measurements are acquired for a wide range of practical applications in construction, engineering, land use planning, mapmaking and cadastral projects, See also Surveying Instrumentation topic for the various tools employed to acquire survey measurements.

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How Ordnance Survey is bringing together leaders and innovators to explore how location can help tackle real-world challenges

5th May 2026

How Ordnance Survey is bringing together leaders and innovators to explore how location can help tackle real-world challenges
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How productivity gains help survey firm outbid the competition

15th March 2026

How productivity gains help survey firm outbid the competition
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KOREC and Survey Solutions Group announce new authorised distributorship with Propeller

9th March 2026

KOREC and Survey Solutions Group announce new authorised distributorship with Propeller
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Ardent appoints Steven Manifold to newly created position of Director of Development Consultancy, broadening service offering

1st March 2026

Ardent appoints Steven Manifold to newly created position of Director of Development Consultancy, broadening service offering
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Trimble Sponsors Global Design Challenge to Empower Future Engineers

19th February 2026

Trimble Sponsors Global Design Challenge to Empower Future Engineers
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Geo Week 2026 Opens Today with Record-Breaking Exhibit Hall

18th February 2026

Geo Week 2026 Opens Today with Record-Breaking Exhibit Hall
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Mapping The Foundations Of Britain’s Future Infrastructure

3rd February 2026

Mapping The Foundations Of Britain’s Future Infrastructure
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GNSS: the invisible global utility

8th December 2025

GNSS: the invisible global utility
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Looq AI Expands Global Partner Ecosystem to Advance Ground-Based Reality Capture in Surveying, Engineering, and Utilities

3rd December 2025

Looq AI Expands Global Partner Ecosystem to Advance Ground-Based Reality Capture in Surveying, Engineering, and Utilities
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Topcon’s next-generation solutions for construction, reality capture, and GNSS positioning

24th November 2025

Topcon’s next-generation solutions for construction, reality capture, and GNSS positioning
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There’s gold beneath our feet - it’s time to unearth it

19th November 2025

There’s gold beneath our feet - it’s time to unearth it
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Introducing the Leica TS20 robotic total station with edge AI: Elevating everyday productivity even in the toughest conditions

2nd October 2025

Introducing the Leica TS20 robotic total station with edge AI: Elevating everyday productivity even in the toughest conditions
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Technology Powers Seamless Construction Of Tunnel Project In The Italian Alps

1st October 2025

Technology Powers Seamless Construction Of Tunnel Project In The Italian Alps
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Topcon launches new organization dedicated to Geomatics

1st October 2025

Topcon launches new organization dedicated to Geomatics
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Sinopec deploys 65,000 Sercel land nodes for complex 3D survey in Mexico

26th August 2025

Sinopec deploys 65,000 Sercel land nodes for complex 3D survey in Mexico
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Introducing Misura Geospatial: A new chapter for a trusted name in surveying

23rd June 2025

Introducing Misura Geospatial: A new chapter for a trusted name in surveying
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INTERGEO 2025: Smart solutions for real challenges

5th June 2025

INTERGEO 2025: Smart solutions for real challenges
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Cooperation between Topcon Positioning Systems and Amberg Technologies

26th May 2025

Cooperation between Topcon Positioning Systems and Amberg Technologies
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RIEGL VZ-i Series Kinematic App: Mobilize your terrestrial laser scanner!

11th May 2025

RIEGL VZ-i Series Kinematic App: Mobilize your terrestrial laser scanner!
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Trimble Announces Dimensions Australia, Expanding Access to Flagship User Conference Experience

7th May 2025

Trimble Announces Dimensions Australia, Expanding Access to Flagship User Conference Experience
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RIEGL VZ-4000i-25: The Ultimate Long Range Scanner for Topography, Mining & Monitoring

14th April 2025

RIEGL VZ-4000i-25: The Ultimate Long Range Scanner for Topography, Mining & Monitoring
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How telecommunications cables can image the ground beneath us

7th February 2025

How telecommunications cables can image the ground beneath us
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Solving The Mystery Of The Arcouzan Glacier

2nd December 2024

Solving The Mystery Of The Arcouzan Glacier
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Topcon addresses world’s water insecurity through Wine To Water Filter Build event

14th November 2024

Topcon addresses world’s water insecurity through Wine To Water Filter Build event
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Setting a course for greener seas

26th June 2024

Setting a course for greener seas
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New President Appointed At The Society Of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

25th June 2024

New President Appointed At The Society Of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
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Plowman Craven secures major investment from Agathos to fuel next stage of growth

30th April 2024

Plowman Craven secures major investment from Agathos to fuel next stage of growth
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Reevaluation of Colorado's iconic summits is part of a national remapping project

19th April 2024

Reevaluation of Colorado's iconic summits is part of a national remapping project
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Emlid celebrates its 10th anniversary

21st March 2024

Emlid celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Topcon champions next generation of surveyors with sponsorship of Get Kids into Survey Ambassador Hub

27th February 2024

Topcon champions next generation of surveyors with sponsorship of Get Kids into Survey Ambassador Hub
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The Mesa 4 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems is now available and shipping worldwide

22nd January 2024

The Mesa 4 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems is now available and shipping worldwide
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KOREC teams up with Wingtra in new distributor agreement

10th November 2023

KOREC teams up with Wingtra in new distributor agreement
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Bridging the Skills Gap: KOREC connects education and industry to foster surveying talent

24th October 2023

Bridging the Skills Gap: KOREC connects education and industry to foster surveying talent
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RIEGL VZ-600i: High Speed Laser Scanning for Professionals

12th October 2023

RIEGL VZ-600i: High Speed Laser Scanning for Professionals
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Corn-fused?

11th September 2023

Corn-fused?
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Nick Bolton to join Ordnance Survey as new Chief Executive

11th September 2023

Nick Bolton to join Ordnance Survey as new Chief Executive
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I/NAV improvements are now available to all Galileo Open Service users

29th August 2023

I/NAV improvements are now available to all Galileo Open Service users
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Explore a World of Opportunities: Join KOREC Group as a Geospatial Sales Consultant

7th August 2023

Explore a World of Opportunities: Join KOREC Group as a Geospatial Sales Consultant
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Streamlining a nuclear power plant construction project

28th July 2023

Streamlining a nuclear power plant construction project
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Preserving the past for the future

28th July 2023

Preserving the past for the future
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Trimble And Fhnw Establish Trimble Technology Lab In Switzerland

28th July 2023

Trimble And Fhnw Establish Trimble Technology Lab In Switzerland

Topcon announces strategic investment in DDK Positioning

28th July 2023

Topcon announces strategic investment in DDK Positioning

KOREC expands UK Trimble footprint with new SEP Geospatial reseller agreement

28th July 2023

KOREC expands UK Trimble footprint with new SEP Geospatial reseller agreement
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Juniper Systems’ Customisable Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet is Now Available Worldwide

28th July 2023

Juniper Systems’ Customisable Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet is Now Available Worldwide
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Sercel Delivers Additional 508 XT System for Mega-Crew Seismic Surveys in North Africa

7th June 2023

Sercel Delivers Additional 508 XT System for Mega-Crew Seismic Surveys in North Africa
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Two into one goes nicely!

6th June 2023

Two into one goes nicely!
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KOREC Group unveils new customer-centric Mission Statement

19th April 2023

KOREC Group unveils new customer-centric Mission Statement
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The complex interface of land and sea

16th April 2023

The complex interface of land and sea