General Instructions for the Field Work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656162813 ISBN 13: 9780656162819

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential field procedures and records for coast and geodetic survey work.

This reference consolidates practical instructions for conducting hydrographic and topographic surveys, from data collection and plotting to reporting and standardization of measurements in the field.

Written as a hands‑on guide, it covers how to prepare field sheets, manage observations at sea and on shore, and organize computations. Topics range from plotting soundings and bearings to producing descriptive reports and ensuring accurate, repeatable results for nautical charts and coast surveys.

• How to plan, execute, and document hydrographic and topographic work
• Standards for recording observations, reductions, and plotting on sheets
• Procedures for soundings, tides, currents, and magnetic observations
• Guidance on reports, bearings, and navigational information for charting

Ideal for readers with an interest in historical surveying methods and the practical side of field operations in coastal mapping.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656162813
• ISBN 13: 9780656162819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226