Table of Contents – The American Surveyor – Vol.13, No10 2016

Thought Leader: The Mega Cities
More than half of the world’s people live in urban areas.
By Robert W. Foster, PE, PS
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Decided Guidance: James Harris et al v. Kenneth Robertson et al
"The best available evidence" is only possible by interviewing the concerned parties.
By Jason E. Foose, PS
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Curt Brown Chronicles: The Surveyor and the Law
Canadian and US laws stem from English common law and are identical in many ways.
Compiled By Michael J. Pallamary, PS
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Tunnel in the Sky
Tunneling around a landslide that severed a vital water link to the City of Fort Collins.
By Robert T. Loane Iii, PS, Mark A. Hall, PS, and Douglas W. Chinn, PS
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Monitoring the Oldest Datum
Rising oceans present challenges for natural and manmade coastal environments.
By John Stenmark, PS
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Putting a Lid On It
GNSS brings impressive savings in the decommissioning of a massive Phoenix area landfill.
By Larry Trojak
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Test Yourself 36: Maximum Distance
Exercising geometry and trigonometry skills.
By Dave Lindell, PS
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Vantage Point: When Threatened, Sue
Examining lawsuits, including SLAPP, or Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.
By Wendy Lathrop, PS, CFM
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