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General

GNSS vs GPS – what is GNSS?

Rendered image of earth and GNSS Satellites in orbit

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) is a term used to describe satellite-based systems that provide positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data. GNSS is widely used in geomatics and land surveying to accurately determine the position and orientation of points on the Earth's surface. Other uses outside of land surveying include transportation, navigation applications, agriculture and weather forecasting.

Coordinate Systems, General, Software, Survey Guide, Transformations

Converting SnakeGrid Coordinates

Converting to and from SnakeGrid coordinates might seem a like a difficult task when you've never done it, but it's actually quite a simple procedure. In this article I will explain how to do different conversions to and from SnakeGrid coordinates.

General, Software

AutoCAD – How to fillet elements with the Fillet Tool

AutoCAD how to fillet objects - a 3D Fillet Example

A filet is term used in many industries and can be defined in different ways, but it simple terms it is a rounded sharp edge or corner. In this article I will explain the fillet tool in AutoCAD & how to fillet 2D and 3D elements.

Coordinate Systems, General, Mapping, Software, Transformations

SnakeGrid – The Ultimate Guide

Map of Existing SnakeGrids in the United Kingdom

If you've worked on large engineering projects that span over long but narrow areas, you probably have had difficulties using projected coordinate systems in your surveys....In this article I will explore the meaning of SnakeGrid. I will go over topics like: what is the Snake Grid Coordinate System, what SnakeGrid coordinates are, what are the Snake Grid types out there and SnakeGrid converter software.

General, Instruments, Survey Guide, Total Stations

What are Land Surveyors? 👷

Land Surveyors on the road doing geometric levelling

At their very core Land Surveyors do measurements. To be more specific, a surveyor gathers positional data to produce accurate representation of the shape of the land and anything on it. Whilst the term surveyor is all encompassing, there are other terms that are used to describe surveyors.

General, Instruments, Survey Guide

Land Surveying ⛰️ what is it?

Land Surveying Instrument - Digital Level - Geomatics

Land Surveying is the process of gathering, collecting, and processing geographical data for creating a informational report about the surveyed area. Land Surveyors gather positional data to produce accurate representation of the shape of the land and anything on it.