Surveying
- Do ONE of the following:
- From a set point (stake, nail, etc.), a range line
north 300 feet and south 300 feet. From the same
point, measure a base line east 300 feet and west
300 feet. From one or more points (stations) marked
along the range and/or base line, take compass
readings to trees, shrubs, and rocks. Take
measurements from the range or base line to the
located features. Make the measurements using
instruments, methods, and accuracies consistent
with the current technology, as directed by your
counselor.
- Find and mark the corners of a five-sided lot that
has been laid out by your counselor to fit the land
available. Set an instrument over each of the
corners and record the angle turned between each
line and the distance measured between each corner,
as directed by your counselor. With the assistance
of the counselor, compute the error of closure from
the recorded notes. The error of closure must not
be more than 5 feet. From the corners, take compass
readings or turn angles to trees, shrubs, and rocks
and measure to them. All measurements should be
made using instruments, methods, and accuracies
consistent with current technology, as directed by
your counselor.
- From the field notes gathered for requirement 1, draw
to scale a map of your survey (as directed by your
counselor). Submit a neatly drawn copy.
- Use one of the corner markers from requirement 1 as a
benchmark with an assumed elevation of 100 feet. Using
a level and rod, determine the elevation of the other
four corner markers.
- Without first measuring the distance, determine the
length between two points, then measure the length
using a tape or instruments consistent with current
technology. The answer you first determined must be
within 5 percent of the length measured.
- Determine the height of a point (tree limb or the like)
that can be checked using a tape or level rod. Check
the height using instruments and methods consistent
with current technology, as directed by your counselor.
Your original determination must be within 5 percent of
the measured height.
- Discuss the importance of surveying with a licensed
surveyor or another qualified individual. Also discuss
the various types of surveying and mapping, and
applications of surveying technology to other fields.
Discuss career opportunities in surveying and related
fields. Discuss qualifications and preparation for such
a career.