Table of Contents – The American Surveyor – Vol.14, No3 2017

Thought Leader: Death of the PLSS
Jason provides his thoughts about the recent proposal by the BLM to convert the remaining unsurveyed Alaska lands to a GIS.
By Jason E. Foose, PS
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On the Level with NSPS: What Your National Society Does for You…
Winding up his term as President, Tony reminds us of what our national organization does on behalf of surveyors.
By J. Anthony Cavell, PS
168kb
An Oasis in Antarctica
Our ALTA expert examines the HeroX competition to eliminate the need for surveyors.
By Erik Dahlberg
4,283kb
Surveying & Mapping Industry Economics – Part 2
Continuing with our series on the business of surveying, this installment examines payroll and revenue.
By Lee Lovell, PS
1,379kb
Home Ice Advantage
Technology boosts layout for the latest NHL expansion team stadium in Las Vegas.
By Larry Trojak
3,817kb
Product Review: The Innovative Javad J-Tip Metal Detector
Part of an entire RTK system, our reviewer decides that Javad’s latest invention is a better “mouse trap.”
By Patrick C. Garner, Ps
6,794kb
Test Yourself 39: My Calculator Died
Exercising geometry and trigonometry skills.
By Dave Lindell, PS
202kb
Vantage Point: The Subtle Approach to Attract New Surveyors
As we are warned of a coming shortage of surveyors, Wendy discusses ways in which to attract the next generation.
By Wendy Lathrop, PS, CFM
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