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A compass is used in
surveys where...... Is
Speed, precision
important and
limited......is required
Consists of waves of
Electromagnetic
electromagnetic
spectrum
radiation
A direct way to
measure area on a Grid squares method
map
Do not attempt to
show relief features in Planimetric maps
measurable form
During the 1980s........begin to
launch satellites into space
US department of
with the goal of being able to
quickly and accurately locate defense
positions on the earth
A geological process
that involves the
Tectonic activity
movement of the earths
crust
If it is noon in Greenwich
England and 4 AM at your 8 hours difference
location you are 120° of multiplied by 15 = 120.
longitude to the west.
In UTM, what do we
use to establish the
The equator
location of the
northing value?
Involves the recognition and
identification of the great
Aerial photo
variety of natural and human
made features on the earths interpretation
surface
Is a series of successive
straight lines that are Traverse
connected together
Lines of equal
Isoclines
elevation
Navigation satellite
NAVSTAR
timing and ranging
Power on a GPS
satellite is supplied by NiCad batteries
solar panels and