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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Topcon continues its commitment to Bridges to Prosperity, donates auto levels

23rd May 2022

Topcon continues its commitment to Bridges to Prosperity, donates auto levels
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CHC Navigation Introduces the i73+ Pocket-sized GNSS Base and Rover with Built-in UHF Modem

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CHC Navigation Introduces the i73+ Pocket-sized GNSS Base and Rover with Built-in UHF Modem
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13th April 2022

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The world’s first tilt-compensated total station pole solution for construction and surveying professionals

12th April 2022

The world’s first tilt-compensated total station pole solution for construction and surveying professionals
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MAPPS presents the 2021 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards

12th April 2022

MAPPS presents the 2021 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards
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Juniper Systems Limited expands sales team for United Kingdom and Ireland

12th April 2022

Juniper Systems Limited expands sales team for United Kingdom and Ireland

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12th April 2022

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6th April 2022

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16th March 2022

GEO Business is back on 18-19 May
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New Leica AP20 AutoPole — the world’s first tilt-compensated total station pole solution for construction and surveying professionals

16th March 2022

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8th February 2022

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MAPPS Presents the 2021 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards

7th February 2022

MAPPS Presents the 2021 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards
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CNH Deploys Tallysman Verachoke Geodetic Reference Station Antennas

26th January 2022

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Juniper Systems Limited Expands Sales Team for United Kingdom and Ireland

25th January 2022

Juniper Systems Limited Expands Sales Team for United Kingdom and Ireland
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1Spatial unveils new survey capabilities in 1Edit

21st January 2022

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KOREC Group seeks to expand workforce in Ireland and UK with 30 new positions

6th January 2022

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Trimble Expands Sensor Integration and Support for its Geospatial Monitoring Solution

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Trimble Expands Sensor Integration and Support for its Geospatial Monitoring Solution
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Topcon Positioning Group expands global headquarters

22nd December 2021

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Applanix Introduces New Term Licenses for POSPac MMS, POSPac UAV and New Subscription for POSPac PP-RTX for UAV to Lower Upfront Costs

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Alien Invader!

19th August 2021

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19th August 2021

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Spectra Geospatial Introduces Next Generation of Field Solutions

19th August 2021

Spectra Geospatial Introduces Next Generation of Field Solutions
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19th August 2021

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Silicon Sensing announces upgraded gyro for downhole surveying /north finding

1st July 2021

Silicon Sensing announces upgraded gyro for downhole surveying /north finding
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1st July 2021

Topcon Positioning GB appoints Andrew Flood as new UK Business Manager
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Plowman Craven Passes Reins To Its Employees

1st July 2021

Plowman Craven Passes Reins To Its Employees
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Pix4D launches survey-grade 3D modeling on mobile devices with RTK accuracy

1st July 2021

Pix4D launches survey-grade 3D modeling on mobile devices with RTK accuracy

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1st July 2021

G2Survey Limited: The latest Leica Geosystems authorised distributor and service partner
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Trimble and Amberg Technologies Collaborate on a Solution for Tunneling

1st July 2021

Trimble and Amberg Technologies Collaborate on a Solution for Tunneling
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29th April 2021

Topcon Lined Up as Expert Partner for Digital Skills Initiative
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New Sokkia total stations designed as part of full, productive workflow solution

29th April 2021

New Sokkia total stations designed as part of full, productive workflow solution
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Plowman Craven Passes Reins To Its Employees

22nd April 2021

Plowman Craven Passes Reins To Its Employees
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Trimble and Amberg Technologies Collaborate on a Solution for Tunneling Surveyors and Construction Professionals in North and South America

22nd April 2021

Trimble and Amberg Technologies Collaborate on a Solution for Tunneling Surveyors and Construction Professionals in North and South America
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Discover how the SP85 GNSS receiver is used in the field
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KOREC expands UK rail team

2nd March 2021

KOREC expands UK rail team
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Parrot, UgCS partnership augments drone mission planning, mapping

2nd March 2021

Parrot, UgCS partnership augments drone mission planning, mapping
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Septentrio opens R&D center in Espoo, Finland

1st March 2021

Septentrio opens R&D center in Espoo, Finland
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Ecobot joins Trimble’s GIS Partner Program to empower environmental regulatory reporting

1st March 2021

Ecobot joins Trimble’s GIS Partner Program to empower environmental regulatory reporting