Questions tagged [surveying]

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How many decimal places of GPS should be stored to be accurate within a few feet?

I'm building a software application that uses GPS for a purpose related to roads. I'd like to know how many decimal places of GPS data should be stored to provide measurements that are accurate to within a few feet?
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Establishing DGPS Communications With SurvCE and Novatel Recievers

I am trying to do a differential surveying project with some outdated equipment, specifically: An old AllegroCX personal handheld computer (Win 4.1) with SurvCE loaded on it to collect data and establish communication Two Novatel ProPak V3…
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Probable error (Area)

Calculate the area of the triangular tract of land and its most
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How maps of globe, country or region were created few decades/centuries ago when modern technology like today did not exists?

What techniques were used to create the maps of a world, country or region when satellite or similar technology did not exists few decades or centuries ago?
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