08.15.2021

Hudson, Ohio—The Land of Surveyors, Explorers, Astronomers, and a Passing President

On Monday, April 13th, 2020, I was granted an offer letter from the University of Akron for a full-time faculty position. I was…
08.15.2021

History of RTK—Part 3: Everybody Wanted It

When considering historically significant technology, it’s tempting to try to pinpoint one particular breakthrough that marks the start of a new era, but…
08.15.2021

Lighting the Way

When professional surveyor Sylvia De Vuyst arrived in the northern edges of Norway in March 2021 for a significant tunnelling project, she wasn’t…
08.15.2021

Cincinnati State Land Surveying Capstone 2021

The 2021 Land Surveying Graduates at Cincinnati State have been busy bringing history back to life near the city of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This…
08.15.2021

What’s a Rope-Stretcher?

Every year our field bags get increasingly loaded with technology—total stations, GPS units, lidar, drones, apps, and software—tools that make things easier, allow…
06.20.2021

Bowman Delivers

The Washington D.C. area, known for its landmarks and bustling urban life, is also a hub of activity for engineers and surveyors. These…
06.20.2021

Making Things Right: Mission Planning at JAVAD GNSS

Following the passing of industry icon and JAVAD GNSS founder Dr. Javad Ashjaee last year, many are wondering about the future of his…
06.20.2021

Are Satellite-Based Correction Services the “Next Utility”?

GPS: The Original “Next Utility” In the summer of 1978, I worked as a rodman/chainman for Boston Survey Consultant (now the BSC Group).…
06.20.2021

History of RTK—Part 2: RTK Roots Run Deep

When it comes to Real Time Kinematic (RTK), full appreciation of its development trajectory means never forgetting its roots, especially the predecessor technologies…
06.20.2021

Selling America: The General Land Office and the Rector-Conway Family Surveying Dynasty Part II

In 1816, Rector was appointed Surveyor General of the Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas Territories when the Arkansas Territory was carved out of the…
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