Surveying: Principles and Applications, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2022

  • Barry Kavanagh Boston University
  • Tom Mastin

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Table of contents

PART I. SURVEYING PRINCIPLES
1. Basics of Surveying
2. Leveling
3. Distance Measurement
4. Angles and Directions
5. Total Stations and Theodolites
6. Traverse Surveys and Computations
7. Satellite Positioning Systems
8. Topographic Surveying and Mapping
9. Geographic Information Systems
10. Control Surveys

PART II. REMOTE SENSING
11. Satellite Imagery
12. Airborne Imagery

PART III. SURVEYING APPLICATIONS
13. Engineering Surveys
14. Land Surveys

PART IV. APPENDICES
Appendix A. Random Errors
Appendix B. Trigonometric Definitions and Identities
Appendix C. Glossary
Appendix D. Answers to Selected Chapter Problems
Appendix E. Internet Websites
Appendix F. Examples of Current Geomatics Technology
Appendix G. Typical Field Projects
Appendix H. Early Surveying

Index
Field Note Index

Author bios

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