Introduction to Surveying

What is Geomatics?

• The science concerned with the measurement, representation, analysis, management, retrieval, and display of spatial information.

• A method of creating maps.

• A type of surveying.

• A technology used in construction.

What are the disciplines of Geomatics?

• Geodesy, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Surveying, GNSS, GIS

• Only Geodesy and Cartography

• Only Surveying and GNSS

• None of the above

What is the definition of Surveying?

• The art and science of determining angular and linear measurements.

• A method of creating maps.

• A type of engineering.

• A technology used in construction.

What is the significance of the year 1900 in surveying?

• The military requirements of World Wars I & II provided motivation for improvements in surveying.

• The establishment of the first surveying school.

• The introduction of GPS technology.

• The invention of the total station.

Which among these types of surveys are relevant to Architecture?

• Property/Boundary, Topographic, Construction/As-Built, Route/Utility, Photogrammetric

• Only Property/Boundary and Topographic

• Only Construction/As-Built

• None of the above

What is the role of the Chief of Party in a survey party?

• Responsible for overall direction and supervision.

• Only responsible for technical requirements.

• Only responsible for logistical requirements.

• None of the above.

What does the term 'Geodesy' refer to?

• The measurement of the Earth's shape and gravitational field.

• A type of surveying.

• The study of maps.

• The use of satellites for navigation.

What is the purpose of a Hydrographic Survey?

• Surveys of bodies of water for navigation and construction.

• Surveys of land boundaries.

• Surveys for topographic mapping.

• Surveys for construction projects.

What is the function of a Total Station System?

• To measure distances and angles in surveying.

• To create maps.

• To analyze geographic data.

• To store surveying information.

What is the duty of the Instrument Man?

• To set up, level, and operate surveying instruments.

• To perform computations of survey data.

• To keep a record of all sketches and measurements.

• To hold the flagpole or range pole.