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  • Introduction to Electronic Surveying Equipment

    Credits: 1 PDH

    Course Description:

    This course is intended to introduce the basic principles and uses of electronic surveying equipment. Material presented here about electronic distance-measuring equipment, electronic positioning systems, laser equipment, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment is general in nature and is not meant to replace the manufacturer’s operations handbook.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to EDM, EPS, GPS, and Laser equipment
    • Functions of EDM, EPS, GPS, and Laser equipment
    • Components EDM, EPS, GPS, and Laser equipment
    • Uses of EDM, EPS, GPS, and Laser equipment
    • Special considerations in the use of EDM, EPS, GPS, and Laser equipment

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Civil, Construction, Environmental, Water Resources, and any engineer whose job description requires an introductory knowledge of electronic surveying equipment.
    Publication Source: US Navy (NAVEDTRA)

    Donald Parnell, PE

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