OBJECT AND USES OF SURVEYING

OBJECT AND USES OF SURVEYING

As stated in the definition, object of surveying is always to show relative positions of various objects of the area on paper and produce plan or map of this area. Various uses of surveying are down the page:

(i) Plans prepared to file property lines of private, public and government lands help in avoiding unnecessary controversies.

(ii) Routes prepared for marking boundaries associated with countries, states, districts etc., stay clear of disputes.

(iii) Locality plans help within identifying location of houses and offices in your neighborhood.
(iv) Road maps help travellers and tourist.

(v) Topographic roadmaps showing natural features like waters, streams, hills, forests help within planning irrigation projects and ton control measures.

(vi) For planning and estimating project works such as roads, bridges, railways, airports, water supply and waste water disposal surveying is essential.

(vii) Marine and hydrographic questionnaire helps in planning navigation avenues and harbours.

(viii) Military survey is essential for strategic planning.

(ix) Mine surveys are important for exploring minearl wealth.

(x) Geological surveys are necessary for determining different strata in the earth crust so that proper location is located for reservoirs.

(xi) Archeological surveys are helpful for unearthing relics of antiquity. (xii) Astronomical survey helps in the study of movements of exoplanets and for calculating local along with standard times.