FSMS 70th Annual Conference

Jul 30, 2025 at 10:00am to Jul 31, 2025 at 10:00amLocation: 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL...

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GNSS Receivers - Dual-frequency versus Multi Constellations

I currently use a Topcon GRS-1 which is Dual-frequency but, as it is older, only supports GPS and...

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Help with communication between a Leica TCRP1203 and an AllegroCX

Good day everyone. I recently started working for a small firm after a 6 1/2 year hiatus from surveying and I am currently doing things the old fashioned way by turning angles with an old Sokkia Set4 with nothing more than a field book as a data collector. Needless to say this is very tedious...

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Topcon GR-5s for sale with Carlson Surveyor 2

Topcon GR-5 base and rover.  GPS/GLONASS.  Charging cables and carrying case included.  460mhz radios.  Carlson Surveyor 2 with SurvCE 6.08 with GPS, TS, Robotics, Roads, Hybrid.  Units and data collector work as they should.  Show normal wear. ...

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Surveyor Bookmarklets For On-The-Fly Posts to Community From Anywhere

Let's work smarter, not harder. How many of you have ever used  a bookmarklet? How can a Bookmarklet Be Helpful to a Land Surveyor? A bookmarklet is like a tiny wizard that lives in your browser's bookmarks bar and can magically transform any webpage with a single click. To add a...

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Plat Error

The distance of the closing course of plat S-142 (Search Official Records - Phil Diamond - Orange County Comptroller...

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Easy to follow tutorial for learning trigonometry for land surveyors

https://youtu.be/TN76VbDFslw?si=MajkyVxOipnhohcH https://youtu.be/TN76VbDFslw?si=MajkyVxOipnhohcH Hi fellow land surveyors. I spent 25 years as a party chief...

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Geomensura inverted survey

Good morning every body,I have an issue in geomensura with a survey i made. When i import the dots in the sofware, everything is mirror intverted. Any solution to switch the dots uin the right place?Thanks in advance, S.bruant.

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The surveyor hub for Arizona Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Arizona Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Arkansas Land Surveyors was featured

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The surveyor hub for California Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for California Land Surveyors...

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The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

The surveyor hub for Alabama Land Surveyors was featured

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Field Sketch

Work in progress #learning 

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Land Surveyor Radio Toolkit: All the Surveyor Podcasts in One Place

Are you tired of never knowing when the next episode of The Geoholics Podcast will air?   Are you worried that you might miss the next episode of Mentoring Mondays?  Well...

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New Member "Quick View" Feature Added to Community

For over a decade, one of the most requested features from members of the community is a way to hover over a member for a quick snapshot of their profile (like Facebook and Twitter) before having to...

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Survey Equipment Support App helps Surveyors Target Advice

Land Surveyors United Member around the world use a variety of advanced equipment built by various manufacturers.  One of the most difficult problems with surveying equipment is finding support when you need it. Therefore a Land Surveyor's best technical support is another...

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NEW! Try Surveyor App Suite on Your Internet Enabled Data Collector

Yesterday, I received a call from a community member who has been using the Surveyor App Suite on his Trimble TSC7 Data Collector and he says he loves it!   It made me wonder what other internet enabled Data Collectors for land surveyors will support loading the apps. ...

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Introducing "Smarketplace" Our Virtual Mall for Land Surveyors

  I'm excited to introduce to you something I've been working on since before COVID-19 started - something truely special and unique, just for Land Surveyors United Members.  Drum...

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Topographic Survey

Understanding Topographic Surveys: Purpose, Methods, and Applications in Construction and Land Development What is a Topographic Survey? A...

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What is a Land Surveyor Compass? A Comprehensive History to Modern Times

Compass surveying is a type of surveying in which the directions of surveying lines are determined with a...

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GUNTER'S CHAIN

GUNTER'S CHAIN is A measuring device composed of 100 metal links fastened together with rings. The length of the...

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Control (Surveying) (Geodetic)

When land surveyors talk about Control, there are at least 3 meanings of the term "Control" that they may be referring to.CONTROL- (LAND SURVEY)- A series of points coordinated and correlated together that serve as a common framework for all points on a survey site. Control is...

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What is Spatial Data?

Spatial data, also known as geospatial data, is a term used to describe any data related to or containing information about a specific location on the Earth’s...

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Construction Staking

  What is Construction Staking? A Comprehensive Guide for Professional Land Surveyors Construction staking is a critical practice in land surveying, involving precise measurements and...

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ELEC

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Wisdom Wednesday: This Week in History - The Opening of the New York Subway System

I. Introduction to the Inaugural Subway Run On October 27, 1904, New York City reached a transformative milestone with the launch of its subway system. The inaugural run was...

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Wisdom Wednesday: Week in History

How Land Surveying Shaped the Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Geopolitical...

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Tools for Tuesday - UAV's and Drones

I. Introduction Overview of UAVs and Drones in Land Surveying     Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as...

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Tools For Tuesday: The Magnetic Locator

I. Introduction to the Magnetic Locator The magnetic locator stands as one of the most...

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Topic Thunder Thursday: Wearable Technology for Surveying

Surveying on the Go: The Rise of Wearable Technology in the Field I. Introduction Overview of Wearable Technology in Surveying Wearable technology...

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Topic Thunder Thursday: Green Surveying

I. Green Surveying - Bridging Bioengineering with Ecological...

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Helpful Checklists for Land Surveyors (Boundary, Staking, Level Loop, GPS RTK)

  Land surveying is an intricate and critical profession that plays a pivotal role in property delineation, infrastructure development, and geographical mapping. In this...

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Why is Land Surveying Beneficial?

Land surveying is the process of taking measurements of land and using them to create a detailed map of the area. It involves measuring the boundaries, elevations, and other features of a piece of...

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On Accuracy in Surveying Calculations

In surveying, accurate measurements and precise calculations are paramount in obtaining reliable results. However, simply obtaining results is only half the battle. It is...

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THE GREAT DIAMOND HOAX OF 1872 - UPENDED - Part III

The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 Upended - Part 3 - Snapshot - Compressed.pdf

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Reasons Why the Public Should Not Attempt to Survey Their Own Land

The Ethical & Practical Reasons for Not Surveying Your Own Property Of course, this is a community of Land Surveyors so the following will not be foreign to you, if you are a member.  If you are a member my guess is the public's lack of...

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National Surveyors Week, Surveying Jobs and Resources - oh my!

  Happy National Surveyors Week and we hope you are doing well.   This has been an entire week of celebrating the Land Surveying profession, here in the USA.  This week we accepted our 19,600th member, got a new home page for the...

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Miller High Life surveyors 1979 TV commercial

A 1979 television ad for Miller High Life showing how surveyors unwind after a busy day.

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AI in Surveying | OpenAI | ChatGPT

It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human...

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2025 Tools for Land Surveyors and Surveying Futurists

2025 will be the Year of the Futurist. We will harness the power of our community to introduce positive and long lasting change into the profession. We will remove infighting and...

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Introduction to lesson materials and elements of right triangles.

Introduction to materials needed and introduction to the basic elements of any right triangle. Discussion on the Hewlett Packard HP 35s, HP 33s and introduction to the free downloadable app called "Free...

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Levelling Numerical #2 | Height of Instrument Method| 3rd Semester Diploma in Geomatics Engineering|

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Levelling Numericals from the Control Survey...

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Introducing the New Land Surveyor United Sound Booth! 😄 Question of the Week - Land Surveyors United

Visit the Surveyor Sound Booth Join the fun in this week's "Question of the Week" challenge and share your expertise as a land surveyor. Here's how you can participate: Step One: 🎙️ Record an audio answer to the question. Introduce...

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