What is a geocentric coordinate system?

Q: How do plane surveys and geodetic surveys differ?

A: In the plane surveying process of surveying the earth surface is assumed as flat neglecting the…

Q: Question 5 The map scale is 1"=40-ft. The distance between two features on the map are scaled to be…

A: In survey, while measuring the distance or area, we always measure the real or actual distance, but…

Q: 1. AREA BY TRIANGLES. In the quadrilateral ABCD the şides were measured as follows: AB, 631.33 'm;…

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Q: What is Geomembranes?

A: Geo membranes are plastic membrane liners, or barriers used in a manmade plant, framework, or a…

Q: Where did surveying and geomatics originated from?

A: Surveying is the process of measuring the relative position of points with respect to the earth's…

Q: How are contour lines determined in a topographic survey?

A: Contour lines are substantial features in topographic surveying as they represent imaginary lines…

Q: Describe the geocentric coordinate system

A: The geocentric coordinate system (GCS) is a geographic coordinate system where the earth is modelled…

Q: What do you understand by geomatics?

A: Geomatics refers to the integrated approach of measurement, analysis, and management of the…

Q: Why it is important to check the reference system for the station coordinates?

A: A reference system is no doubt a specification of conventions and numerical constants. The…

Q: How planimeter is useful for calculating irregular areas?

A: Planimeter: It is a device that is used for measuring areas of regular and irregular shapes which…

Q: How Planimeter instrument is used to find areas?

A: Answer:- Planimeter:- It is a measuring instrument used in surveying to compute the area of any…

Q: Important terms of surveying?

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Q: What is the use of maps in area measurements?

A: The maps are used for area measurement as:

Q: A map is drawn to a scale of 1 : 500. What distance does 145 mm on the plan represent on the ground…

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Q: All azimuths are measured from South.  All angles must be written to the nearest minute only.  All…

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Q: Briefly describe what is meant by a right handed system of coordinates

A: Introduction : The first right-hand rule is concerned with the force exerted by a magnetic field on…

Q: What is Geometric Geodetic Accuracy Standard?

A: Geometric Geodetic Accuracy Standard:

Q: Explain professional surveying organizations.

A: Professional Surveying Organization (P.S.O) is an esteemed industry or organization where a group of…

Q: 9. COMPASS the observed and calculated data for two different transit- tape surveys: RULE. Given in…

A: *Multiple questions*   As per our guidelines we are supposed to answer?️ only one question. I have…

Q: Which is the unit that National Geodetic Survey uses in measurements?

A: Solution: The units that National geodetic surveys in measurement: 1. Acre 2. Chain 3. Arpent 4.…

Q: Why accuracy of the direction of the line is dependent on the accuracy of the coordinates?

A: Solution: The accuracy of the direction of the line is dependent on the accuracy of the coordinate…

Q: (E ED) CE WD) COORDINATES. Determine the lengths 14. RECTANGULAR bearings of the sides of a tract of…

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Q: What are the Methods of determining area from map measurements?

A: Answer MAP is the graphical representation of an area by using the definite scale.

Q: ADJUSTMENT. Trace accurately the traverse 15. GRAPHICAL plotted below and perform the reguired…

A: Introduction- The Guide survey is a simple and frequently used method for establishing the relative…

Q: 3. AREA BY COORDINATES. In the following tabulations of the adjusted latitudes and adjusted…

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Q: What is meant by Earth-centered, Earth-fixed (ECEF) coordinate systems?

A: Earth-centered, Earth fixed (ECEF) coordinate system is a coordinate system in which center of earth…

Q: Define kinematic surveying?

A: Positioning, navigational, and scheduling are the three areas into which GPS work is sometimes…

Q: Differentiate geodetic datum from reference system and reference frame

A: We have to define the geodetic datum and reference frame and reference system according to the…

Q: What is a geodetic coordinate system?

A: There are two coordinate systems for geographic data:- a) Geodetic coordinate system:- They are…

Q: How Geodimeter improved measuring methods?

A: The Geodimeter is a modulated light beam-based geodetic distance metre.

Q: State the parameters required for the conversion from the satellite reference coordinate system to…

A: To state the parameters required for the conversion of satellite reference system to geocentric…

Q: Directiun Given the following data on the table. Fill up the needed data. Balance the traverse by…

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Q: In your own words, explain What is map orientation? Write in 200 words.

A: It is the relationship between the directions on the map and the corresponding compass direction in…

Q: Explain the difference between geodetic and plane surveys.

A: The plane survey can be defined as survey done on ordinary field and topographical surveying in…

Q: Write a computational spreadsheet for calculating areas within closed polygon traverses by the…

A: Computational Spread sheet : First the given data has to be placed in the columns of spreadsheet.…