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Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics, 10/E
Paul Richard Wolf, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Charles D. Ghilani, Pennsylvania State University

ISBN-10: 0321014618
ISBN-13: 9780321014610

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 900 pp
Published: 06/08/2001

This book has been written primarily for freshman and sophomore students at the college level. The authors have concentrated on preparing a readable text that presents basic concepts and practical material. Each of the fundamental areas of modern surveying (geomatics) are discussed. Although the book is elementary, its depth and breadth make it suitable for self study, and for use as a reference by those engaged in the practice of surveying and its related disciplines such as civil engineering, forestry, geography, geology, landscape architecture, and others.
This 10th edition has been completely revised and updated, and includes the newest developments in both field and office procedures in surveying. Many additions and changes have made this the most up-to-date textbook available in surveying.
As with past editions, this text continues to emphasize the presence of errors in surveying, and practical suggestions resulting form the authors' many years of experience are interjected throughout the book.

NEW - Every chapter contains a new set of problems—Including a revised and updated bibliography.

NEW - Most chapters contain relevant website links.
- Enables students to self-explore the topics discussed in the book and to provide the latest material on surveying standards.

NEW - Expansion of GPS coverage into two chapters—Enables a more in-depth treatment of the subject in both the theory of GPS and field and office procedures in GPS.

NEW - Modernized discussions and graphics—Describe the new instruments currently being used in industry.

NEW - Wolf Pack CD—Contains three separate computer programs: Statistics, Matrix, and Wolf Pack, and sample data files.
- Provides students with programs for traverse computations for polygon, link, and radial traverses; area calculations; astronomical azimuth reduction; two-dimensional coordinate transformations; horizontal and vertical curve computations; lease squares adjustments; and trial versions of field to finish software.

Every chapter contains a new set of problems—Including a revised and updated bibliography.

Most chapters contain relevant website links.
- Enables students to self-explore the topics discussed in the book and to provide the latest material on surveying standards.

Expansion of GPS coverage into two chapters—Enables a more in-depth treatment of the subject in both the theory of GPS and field and office procedures in GPS.

Modernized discussions and graphics—Describe the new instruments currently being used in industry.

Wolf Pack CD—Contains three separate computer programs: Statistics, Matrix, and Wolf Pack, and sample data files.
- Provides students with programs for traverse computations for polygon, link, and radial traverses; area calculations; astronomical azimuth reduction; two-dimensional coordinate transformations; horizontal and vertical curve computations; lease squares adjustments; and trial versions of field to finish software.

1. Introduction.

2. Units, Significant Figures, and Field Notes.

3. Theory of Errors in Observations.

4. Leveling—Theory, Methods and Equipment.

5. Leveling—Field Procedures and Computations.

6. Distance Measurement.

7. Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings.

8. Total Station Instruments; Angle Measurements.

9. Traversing.

10. Traverse Computations.

11. Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations.

12. Area.

13. The Global Positioning System—Introduction and Principles of Operation.

14. The Global Positioning System—Field and Office Procedures.

15. Adjustment by Least Squares.

16. Mapping Surveys.

17. Mapping.

18. Astronomical Observations.

19. Control Surveys and Geodetic Reductions.

20. State Plane Coordinates.

21. Boundary Surveys.

22. Surveys of the Public Lands.

23. Construction Surveys.

24. Horizontal Curves.

25. Vertical Curves.

26. Volumes.

27. Photogrammetry.

28. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.

Appendix A. Dumpy Levels, Transits, and Theodolities.

Appendix B. Example Noteforms.

Appendix C. Target Height and Latitude Corrections to Observed Azimuths.

Index.

Surveying (Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Surveying [CIVIL ENGINEERING] (Construction Management & Civil Technology)

Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics, 12/E
Ghilani & Wolf
©2008 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 960 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013615431X | ISBN-13: 9780136154310
Net price: $122.25 (What's this?)Brief Description

For Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments.

This highly readable, best-selling text presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. Its depth and breadth are ideal for self-study. The 12th Edition is updated throughout to reflect the latest advances and technology.

Backcover Copy

Elementary Surveying has been the best selling surveying text for many years. The authors continue to focus on the text's readability and clear presentation of basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to the practice of surveying (geomatics). Although the book is elementary, its depth and breadth have made it suitable for self study, and for use as a reference by those engaged in the practice of surveying and its related disciplines such as civil engineering, forestry, geography, geology, landscape architecture, and others. As with past editions, this text continues to emphasize the presence of errors in surveying, while practical suggestions resulting from the authors' many years of experience are interjected throughout the book.

This tenth edition of Elementary Surveying (An Introduction to Geomatics) has been substantially updated and modified to reflect the rapidly changing nature of surveying (geomatics). Many additions and changes have been made to keep this the most up-to-date textbook available in surveying.

New to the tenth edition:

Expansion of GPS coverage into two chapters.
Contains an in-depth treatment of the subject in both the theory of GPS and field and office procedures in GPS.
Relevant website links given throughout the book.
Enables students to self-explore topics discussed in the book and obtain the latest material on surveying standards.
New Wolfpack CD included with the book.
Contains computer programs for solving the different types of surveying problems, and includes help files as well as sample data files.
Modernized discussions and graphics.
Describes the new instruments currently being used in industry, introductory geodetic calculations, coordinate geometry, new state plane coordinate computation procedures, etc.
Every chapter contains a new set of problems, and a revised and updated bibliography.

Companion Website - Wolf, 10/E
Wolf & Ghilani
©2002 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
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