Most will recognize the photo at right as that of the William Penn Statue which sits atop of the City Hall in Downtown…
Tag: Online Articles
01.27.2011
Rainier – The Unforgiving Mountain (Long version)
Note: This is a longer version of the article that appeared in the magazine. Also, a 25-minute YouTube slideshow/video of the project is…
01.19.2011
A Survey in West Virginia
Note: In 2009, Geoff wrote another well-received story, Long Term Almanac, or, what to do when you can’t use your total station and…
12.14.2010
What Separates the Rich from the Poor?
The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted. — James Madison
11.28.2010
Forge Ahead
History tells us that George Washington was a surveyor and that was probably because his dad had all the equipment needed to get…
11.22.2010
A Dimensional Shift
While it has its roots in architecture, the principles and benefits of 3D modeling can apply to all disciplines, including surveying and engineering.
10.27.2010
Trimble GPS Handhelds Support Green Initiatives for the City of Shanghai
City of Shanghai implements environmentally conscious initiatives using Trimble GPS technology to improve the quality of life for city residents
10.22.2010
You are the Committee: 50th Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee
You should have a say in the matter Aging satellites, potential delays in modernization, potential jamming hazards… Do you want a say in…
09.22.2010
Nothing But Blind Pitiless Indifference: Boundary Monuments, Deferral and the Public Interest
Editor’s note: The following article appeared in the July 2010 issue of Survey Review, a UK-based worldwide surveying magazine. Although it pertains to…
09.02.2010
Abrahamson Leaves Land Surveying Legacy
Aurora, CO – September 2, 2010 – Doyle G. Abrahamson, PLS/MS, and Vice President, Surveying for Merrick & Company, passed away unexpectedly on…
