Surveying Methods

ALTA / ACSM Survey  -  A boundary survey that adheres to a set of minimum standards established by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Maping.

Astronomical Survey  -  Gathers astronomical data over some portions of the sky.

Boundary Survey  -  Determines property lines and defines the true property corners on parcel maps of a land description.

Cartographic Survey  -  Map making from origional surveys.

Construction Survey  -  Used to establish the desired position of building corners, roads, sidewalks, and utilities.

Engineering Survey  -  Surveys performed for the location, design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects.

Geological Survey  - An examination of an area to determine the composition, distribution, history, and structure of rocks.

GPS Satellite Survey  -  Uses a satellite-based navigation system which communicates with receivers on the ground, collects and calculates data.

Hydrographic Survey  -  Measures and describes the physical features of the navigation position of the earth's surface and adjoining coastal areas.

Land Survey  -  Establishes or restablishes property corners, boundaries, lines, and monuments of property.

Marine Survey  -  A person who conducts inspections and examinations of marine vessels, appraisal, assets, cargo, damage, and insurance.

Mining Survey  -  Helps find underground resources and potential mining locations.

Right-of-way Survey  -  A right of passage to another person's land and property.  A boundary survey depicting the limits of private ownership.

Topographic Survey  -  Gatheres data regarding the elevation points on a piece of land, also includes natural and man-made elevations.