Lecture Notes
Introduction
Surveying is the process of determining the relative spatial position of points on or near the earth's
surface. It is the art of calculating horizontal and vertical distances between objects, angles between
lines, line orientation, and point establishment using predetermined angular and linear
measurements. Surveying can also be defined as the act of making measurement of the relative
position of natural and manmade features on earth’s surface and the presentation of this
information either graphically or numerically.
The Importance of Land Survey
Land surveying is basically an art and science of mapping and measuring land. The entire scope
of profession is wide; it actually boils down to calculate where the land boundaries are situated.
This is very important as without this service, there would not have been railroads, skyscrapers
could not have been erected and neither any individual could have put fences around their yards
for not intruding others land.
Types of Surveys
Students to discuss types of surveying as their FIRST assignmet
Uses of Surveys
Surveyors play an integral role in land development, from the planning and design
of land subdivisions through to the final construction of roads, utilities and
landscaping. Surveyors are the first people on any construction site, measuring and mapping
the land.
