Technological University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
Department of Architecture
Ayala Boulevard corner San Marcelino Street, Ermita Manila
Learning Tasks 1: Surveying Terminologies and Enumeration
1. Define and discuss what is Surveying? Geomatics?
Surveying is a technique for taking precise measurements of the Earth's surface at relatively
large scales. It involves the determination of the measurement data, the reduction and
interpretation of the data to usable form, and, conversely, establishing relative size and position
in accordance with the specified measurement standards.
The methods and instruments used to gather, distribute, store, process, and show geographic
data are referred to as Geomatics. Geographic information systems (GIS), GPS, hydrography,
mapping, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and surveying are all included in the field of
geomatics.
2. Differentiate plane and geodetic surveying
Plane surveying is the process of surveying while presuming that the earth is flat. It implies that
calculations for plane surveying do not take the earth's curvature or spherical shape into
account. The practice of surveying known as Geodetic surveying takes into account the earth's
curvature or spherical shape.
3. Define and discuss the following:
a. Cadastral Survey
The area of land surveying known as cadastral surveying deals with the definition or
re-establishment of land parcel boundaries. Cadastral surveying involves interpreting and
advising on: boundary locations. the status of land, and. the rights, restrictions and interests in
property.
b. City Surveys
An extensive, coordinated survey of the area inside a municipality's boundaries is known as a
city survey. As this type of surveying involves urban areas, workers must interact with urban
residents who are not only intelligent but also educated, making it a crucial part of surveying.
c. Construction Survey
The process of conducting evaluation and estimating before or during construction operations is
known as a "construction survey," which is essentially a survey that presents places and
marks for construction activities. It is done to plan engineering and building projects.
d. Forestry Survey
Technological University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
Department of Architecture
Ayala Boulevard corner San Marcelino Street, Ermita Manila
Foresters use forest surveys to obtain information on the condition of the FOREST and
monitor any changes, since there are not only surveys of standing trees, but also surveys after
logging as well as forestry surveys aimed at prescribing treatments.
e. Hydrographic Survey
The study of hydrography involves measuring and describing the physical characteristics of the
navigable portion of the Earth's surface and surrounding coastal regions. The "floor" of these
bodies of water is examined by hydrographic surveyors. A major purpose of hydrographic
surveying is to obtain data necessary for preparing nautical charts, which show water depths,
navigation channels, structures (such as piers), breakwaters, and so on and which are used by
mariners.
f. Industrial Survey
All surveying and measurement tasks required for industrial businesses are collectively referred
to as industrial surveying. This involves measuring finished construction projects and
surveying building properties so that they can be recorded in the official land survey registry.
g. Mine Survey
Mine surveying is the process of measuring distance, direction, and elevation directly or
indirectly to determine the relative positions of points on or below the earth's surface. In
underground mines, surveyors determine and control the location and direction of tunnels.
Surveyors who work in open-cut mines prepare mine plans and estimate the volume of mineral
ores in the identified deposits
h. Photogrammetric Survey
In order to relate aerial images to a project's horizontal and vertical datums, photogrammetric
surveys construct targeted and occasionally non-targeted photo control on the ground. The
most common use for photogrammetry is creating maps out of aerial photos. It is cost-effective
and accurate, allowing planning entities like architects, local governments and construction
workers to make clear, informed decisions about their projects without spending months
scouring the landscape
i. Route Surveys
Route surveys are required for the location and construction of lines of communication or
transportation that span a significant portion of a country, such as highways, railroads,
open-conduit networks, pipelines, and power lines. In most instances, a route survey must be
completed prior to the oversize load being allowed to proceed onto the roadway. The proposed
route of travel must be driven by a survey vehicle to look for low hanging obstructions such as
bridges, power lines, signs or trees.
j. Topographic Surveys
Technological University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS
Department of Architecture
Ayala Boulevard corner San Marcelino Street, Ermita Manila
A topographic survey pinpoints all of a property's surface features and shows all of its natural
features and elevations. In essence, it is a three-dimensional map of a three-dimensional space
that highlights all of its features and enhancements, both natural and man-made. It displays
their precise location, dimensions, height, and any elevation changes. Topographic surveys
include elevations both natural and man-made, as well as other notable features found on the
land.
