MB# 3327            Surveying  09/91



1. Do ONE of the following:

   a. From  a set point (stake, nail, etc.) measure a range line 

      north 300  feet and  south 300 feet.  From the same point, 

      measure a  baseline  east  300 feet and west 300 feet.

      From one  or  more points (stations) marked along  the  range

      and/or  base  line,  take  compass readings to trees, 

      shrubs, and rocks.  Take measurements from the range or base 

      line to the located features. Make the measurements using

      instruments, methods, and accuracies consistent with current

      technology, as directed by your counselor.

   b. Find  and mark the corners of a five-sided lot that has been

      laid out by your counselor to fit the land available. Set an

      instrument over each of the corners and record the angle

      turned between each line and the distance measured between

      each corner, as directed by your counselor. With the assist-

      ance of your counselor, compute the error of closure from the

      recorded notes. The error of closure must not be more than

      five feet. From the corners, take compass readings or turn

      angles to trees, shrubs, and rocks and measure to them. All

      measurements should be made using instruments, methods, and

      accuracies consistent with current technology, as directed

      by your counselor.

2. From the field notes gathered for requirement 1, draw a map to

   scale of your survey (as directed by your counselor).

   Submit a neatly drawn copy.



3. Use  one of the corner markers from requirement 1 as a bench-

   mark with an assumed elevation  of 100 feet. Using a level and

   a rod, determine the elevation of the other four corner markers.



4. Without  first measuring the distance, determine the length be-

   tween two points, then measure the length using a tape or

   instruments consistent with current technology. The answer you

   first determine must be within 5% of the length measured.



5. Determine  the height of a point (tree limb or the like) that can

   be checked using a tape or level rod. Check the height using

   instruments and methods consistent with current technology, as

   directed by your counselor. Your original determination must 

   be within 5 percent of the measured height.



6. Discuss the importance of surveying with a licensed surveyor or

   another qualified individual. Also discuss the various types of

   surveying and mapping, and applications of surveying technology

   to other fields. Discuss career opportunities in surveying and

   related fields. Discuss the qualifications and preparation for

   such a career.