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 Lined Up as Expert Partner for Digital Skills Initiative

21st February 2021

Topcon Lined Up as Expert Partner for Digital Skills Initiative
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World’s Longest and Deepest Alternating Current Cable Route Surveyed with Spectra Geospatial SP60

4th February 2021

World’s Longest and Deepest Alternating Current Cable Route Surveyed with Spectra Geospatial SP60
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SCCS and Senceive Announce Exciting Distribution Partnership

20th January 2021

SCCS and Senceive Announce Exciting Distribution Partnership
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A Pragmatic Approach to Entering the Drone LIDAR Business

18th January 2021

A Pragmatic Approach to Entering the Drone LIDAR Business
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GSSI Announces Distribution Agreement with InstroTek on PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauge

14th January 2021

GSSI Announces Distribution Agreement with InstroTek on PaveScan RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauge
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A valuable model?

13th January 2021

A valuable model?
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Will we become the new Romans?

13th January 2021

Will we become the new Romans?
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DJI Unveils First Integrated Lidar Drone Solution and A Powerful Full-Frame Camera Payload For Aerial Surveying

13th January 2021

DJI Unveils First Integrated Lidar Drone Solution and A Powerful Full-Frame Camera Payload For Aerial Surveying
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Leica Geosystems innovates automated total station portfolio

13th January 2021

Leica Geosystems innovates automated total station portfolio
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Juniper Systems Limited Expands Team in EMEA, India

13th January 2021

Juniper Systems Limited Expands Team in EMEA, India
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ClearSkies Geomatics acquired the AERIALSURVEY.com

8th January 2021

ClearSkies Geomatics acquired the AERIALSURVEY.com
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Sercel Wins Second Saudi Mega-Crew Equipment Contract

15th December 2020

Sercel Wins Second Saudi Mega-Crew Equipment Contract
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Emlid Released ReachView 3: Native App for Reach Receivers

14th December 2020

Emlid Released ReachView 3: Native App for Reach Receivers
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Sercel Awarded Seismic Equipment Contract for Saudi Mega-Crew

25th November 2020

Sercel Awarded Seismic Equipment Contract for Saudi Mega-Crew
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Peace of Mind - KOREC

6th November 2020

Peace of Mind - KOREC
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KOREC - Combining Technologies

6th November 2020

KOREC - Combining Technologies
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Leica Geosystems innovates automated total station portfolio

4th November 2020

Leica Geosystems innovates automated total station portfolio
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GeoMax launches major update to X-PAD software

1st November 2020

GeoMax launches major update to X-PAD software
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MGISS Mapping Technology Helps Urban Surveyors Achieve Ultimate Accuracy

30th October 2020

MGISS Mapping Technology Helps Urban Surveyors Achieve Ultimate Accuracy
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Land ownership, simplified

29th October 2020

Land ownership, simplified
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Surveying the calm after the storm

29th October 2020

Surveying the calm after the storm
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Japanese City Using GIS on iPads for Field Survey

29th October 2020

Japanese City Using GIS on iPads for Field Survey
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Stephen Slessor becomes CICES president

29th October 2020

Stephen Slessor becomes CICES president
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RIEGL VUX-120 UAV LiDAR Sensor for Corridor Mapping

29th October 2020

RIEGL VUX-120 UAV LiDAR Sensor for Corridor Mapping

EuroGeographics pledges support for UN-GGIM focus on authoritative geospatial data

29th October 2020

EuroGeographics pledges support for UN-GGIM focus on authoritative geospatial data
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Virtual Surveyor Offers Enhanced Functionality in Free Version of Drone Surveying Software

29th October 2020

Virtual Surveyor Offers Enhanced Functionality in Free Version of Drone Surveying Software
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DJI Unveils First Integrated Lidar Drone Solution And A Powerful Full-Frame Camera Payload For Aerial Surveying

28th October 2020

DJI Unveils First Integrated Lidar Drone Solution And A Powerful Full-Frame Camera Payload For Aerial Surveying
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Trimble and Boston Dynamics Announce Strategic Alliance to Extend the Use of Autonomous Robots in Construction

21st October 2020

Trimble and Boston Dynamics Announce Strategic Alliance to Extend the Use of Autonomous Robots in Construction
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Real-Time Data, Ultra-Rugged: Geode GNS2 GPS Receiver

20th October 2020

Real-Time Data, Ultra-Rugged: Geode GNS2 GPS Receiver
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Stephen Slessor becomes new President of CICES

14th October 2020

Stephen Slessor becomes new President of CICES
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Improve your UAV LiDAR survey accuracy with Routescene Ground Control Targets

1st October 2020

Improve your UAV LiDAR survey accuracy with Routescene Ground Control Targets
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European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries Gather Virtually for First AGM

21st September 2020

European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries Gather Virtually for First AGM
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Septentrio releases new GNSS products with unique built-in corrections

17th September 2020

Septentrio releases new GNSS products with unique built-in corrections

Spectra Geospatial and Aplitop collaborate on tunneling survey solution

17th September 2020

Spectra Geospatial and Aplitop collaborate on tunneling survey solution
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Nick Fusco Joins Atlantic

17th September 2020

Nick Fusco Joins Atlantic
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Discover how to measure what you see

16th September 2020

Discover how to measure what you see
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Virtual Surveyor introduces new feature to drone surveying software

16th September 2020

Virtual Surveyor introduces new feature to drone surveying software
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Virtual Surveyor Offers Enhanced Functionality in Free Version of Drone Surveying Software

10th September 2020

Virtual Surveyor Offers Enhanced Functionality in Free Version of Drone Surveying Software
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European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries Appoints Secretary-General

8th September 2020

European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries Appoints Secretary-General
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Trimble Announces The Next Evolution Of Its Flagship GNSS Solution

2nd September 2020

Trimble Announces The Next Evolution Of Its Flagship GNSS Solution
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Hexagon Selected for Innovate UK Rail Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence Project

2nd September 2020

Hexagon Selected for Innovate UK Rail Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence Project
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Unlocking the power of location

26th August 2020

Unlocking the power of location
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On the face of it

26th August 2020

On the face of it
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Surveyors all over the Globe rely on Nikon Total Stations

26th August 2020

Surveyors all over the Globe rely on Nikon Total Stations
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Brandt Completes Sokkia Canada Acquisition

26th August 2020

Brandt Completes Sokkia Canada Acquisition
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GSSI Announces the GS Series GPR Product Line for Geophysical and Environmental Surveys

21st August 2020

GSSI Announces the GS Series GPR Product Line for Geophysical and Environmental Surveys
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GNSS RTK rover with Visual Positioning increases safety, simplifies surveying

19th August 2020

GNSS RTK rover with Visual Positioning increases safety, simplifies surveying
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Spectra Geospatial and Aplitop Collaborate on Tunneling Survey Solution

6th August 2020

Spectra Geospatial and Aplitop Collaborate on Tunneling Survey Solution