Introduction

1. Surveying:
Science and art of making all
essential measurements in
space,
to determine;
the relative positions and points and/or
physical and cultural details above, on, or
beneath the earth's surface and,
to depict them in usable form, or to
establish the position of points and/or
details.

2. Field Notes
Contents:
• Date, time of day, Weather conditions, Party names,
Equipment make, model, type, & serial number.
• Numerical data, sketches, descriptions, &
calculations.
Importance:
• The cross-referenced notes in a land surveyor's files
is a saleable “good will” of the business.
• Identify possible omissions and copying errors.

3. • surveying procedures, & note
keeping.Accuracy:
• clear sketches and descriptions,
promote accuracy & completeness.Composition:
• closure checks and possible
overlooked itemsCompleteness:
• helps to eliminate costly office errors
in computing and draftingClarity:
• decipherable and understandable by
all usersLegibility:

5. The Surveying Handbook, Russell C. Brinker & Roy Minnick.