Flashcards
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Public Decks
Principles of Geospatial Surveying - Allan
Key concepts from Allan's "Principles of Geospatial Surveying" covering coordinate systems, error theory, least squares, GPS, and survey computations.
Quantity Surveys (Kavanagh)
Flashcards covering area computations, volume calculations, cross sections, end areas, prismoidal formula, and mass diagrams from Kavanagh's Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Ed.
Highway Curves (Kavanagh)
Flashcards covering circular curves, vertical curves, deflection angles, degree of curve, and spiral curves from Kavanagh's Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Ed.
Distance Measurement (Kavanagh)
Flashcards covering taping techniques, steel tape corrections, EDM principles, slope corrections, and precision specifications from Kavanagh's Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Ed.
Traverse Surveys & Computations (Kavanagh)
Flashcards covering traverse types, bearings, azimuths, latitudes/departures, compass rule adjustment, and coordinate computation from Kavanagh's Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Ed.
Surveying Fundamentals (Kavanagh)
Flashcards covering error theory, accuracy, precision, field notes, and basic surveying concepts from Kavanagh's Surveying with Construction Applications, 7th Ed.
Easements for Land Surveyors
Comprehensive flashcard deck covering easement terminology, creation methods, termination, and California-specific requirements for the CA PLS exam.
Construction Staking
Slope staking, grade calculations, earthwork, and quantity surveys. Based on Kavanagh Chapters 10, 12-17.
Highway Curve Design
Horizontal curves, vertical curves, and spiral transitions. Based on Kavanagh Chapter 11.
Distance & Angle Measurement
Taping, EDM, angular methods, and corrections. Based on Kavanagh Chapters 3-4.
Surveying Instruments
Total stations, levels, EDM, and accessories. Based on Kavanagh Chapters 2-5.
Coordinate Systems & Datums
NAD83, WGS84, NAVD88, State Plane, and height systems. Based on Van Sickle Chapter 5.
GPS Error Sources & Corrections
Ionospheric, tropospheric, multipath, and other error sources. Based on Van Sickle Chapter 2.
GPS Positioning Methods
Static, kinematic, RTK, PPK, and network methods. Based on Van Sickle Chapters 6-7.
GPS/GNSS Fundamentals
Signal structure, frequencies, codes, and satellite systems. Based on Van Sickle Chapters 1-3.