SURVEYING AND MAPPING Flashcards

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Tell me about a data capture technique you have experience of using.

A

I have utilised QGIS software - this captures data - we input the value figures for specific properties to create value heat maps.

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What are the basic principles of geodesy?

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Geodesy focuses on measuring Earth’s shape, gravity field, and orientation in space

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What is BIM?

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital process used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to design, plan, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.

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What is the Ordinance Survey?

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Ordnance Survey (OS) is the national mapping agency of Great Britain, responsible for creating detailed maps of the country

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What are Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and how can they
be used in land surveying?

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Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are satellite-based systems that provide real-time positioning and timing information to users anywhere on Earth.

Site locations, topography and boundaries.

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6
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Explain the key principles of the RICS Professional Standard Boundaries
4th Edition.

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Legal and practical aspects of boundary identification and disputes.

eg types of boundaries - legal areas

review historic maps

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