Outlook 14 Archives

UAS

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This entry is part 7 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

AERIAL MAPPING SPRING 2013 In the spring issue of Aerial Mapping, we identify the trend towards bigger platforms for better sensors, such as this Leica RCD30 camera mounted on a Swissdrones Waran TC-1235 UAV. UAS Continue to Climb in 2013 The development of UAS (unmanned aerial systems) is the subject of many of our 2013 stories, […]

Update: Advanced Construction Surveying

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This entry is part 8 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

PSM June 2013 In the June 2013 PSM cover story, we introduce the advanced surveying methods employed by Willi Almesberger and crew, of the engineering and surveying firm Gemmer und Leber mbH (IGL), in the construction of the iconic TaunusTurm tower that is now prominently featured on the skyline of Frankfurt, Germany. Advanced Construction SurveyingThe TaunusTurm project was […]

Young Visions

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This entry is part 9 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

PSM’s February and March 2013 issues feature essays by young surveyors about their visions of surveying’s future, many who are continuing to write for us into 2014. The Next Wave Talks about Their First JobsIn 2013 we began examining the future of surveying through the eyes of the next generation of surveyors by co-sponsoring a student essay contest (with Trimble) […]

Hydro

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This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

In our April issue we examine the history of research and development for hydrography, setting the stage for an enormous future for surveyors in this field. Bathymetry, Hydrography, and Marine SurveyingThese are all substantial segments of the surveying profession, and they’re where surveying extends its influence into such massive industries as marine construction, offshore energy and mining, […]

Lidar

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This entry is part 11 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

In our July issue we feature multiple projects by CyArk (shown here scanning Mount Rushmore). The growing field of lidar spurs innovation and creates opportunities for surveyors. LIDAR Scanning Offers Diversification OpportunitiesLidar (light detecting and ranging) remains the go-to technology for a host of surveying applications, especially large-scale projects such as transportation infrastructure. An example is showcased in […]

GIS

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This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series Outlook 14

PSM APRIL 2013 PSM’s April issue begins the series Databased Mapping, about building the ultimate surveying database that not only stores surveying project data but also structures it to be able to produce accurate reports, analyses, and visualizations that do not depend on the way the data itself is stored.The Web of Things The theme of our […]