7 Uses Of Surveying
Surveying may be used for the following various purpose:
1. Engineering Surveying
Engineering surveying is used for the design and construction of a new project such as road, railway, building, city, towns etc.
2. Topographical Surveying
To prepare a topographical map, which shows the hills, rivers, valleys, forest, village, towns, etc. of a country.
3. City Surveying
City surveying, which is used to locate the streets, water supply, sanitary system etc.
4. Cadastral Surveying
Cadastral surveying, which is conducted in order to produce plans of property boundaries for legal purpose.
5. Astronomic Surveying
Astronomic surveying is used to determining latitudes, longitudes, azimuths, local time etc. for the various places on the earth.
6. Geological Surveying
To prepare a geological map, which shows the information about different strata of the earth surface for the purpose of the geological studies.
7. Photogrammetric Surveying
Photogrammetric surveying is used for obtaining topographical details of large areas which are difficult to access.
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