GPS for Land Surveyors
Author: Jan Van Sickle
Edition: Third
Publisher: CRC Press
Pages: 360
Price: £46.99
ISBN 9780849391958
From fundamental theory to practical application and advanced technologies, this book covers global positioning systems without pages of complicated maths. It demonstrates the basics of GPS technology, common hardware, surveying methods, survey design, planning and observation. Additionally, each chapter includes helpful review questions and answers.
Who is it for? Given its speciality, this book is intended almost exclusively for land surveyors and civil engineers.
Presentation: Impressive illustrations in full colour; the content is clearly defined and the text is user-friendly.
Would I recommend it? Yes; especially for students on built environment courses, and specifically for surveying-related modules.
