What are the applications of GIS mapping in land surveying?
posted 21st October 2024
Land surveying and geographical information systems (GIS) are data systems that we use here in the surveying industry in the UK. These are topographical surveying methods, complementary technologies, offering specific purposes.
An essential part of any successful and accurate land survey is the data we collect. We rely on various methods to achieve this from terrain data and land features, to remote sensing. Remote sensing uses drones and satellite images to capture information from a distance. This is then integrated into GIS software, manipulating the data collected into a unified system. The software works with a host of data and file formats, ensuring that the data we provide is accessible.
How GIS Data is Used in Land Surveying
As with all industries, the land surveying industry is evolving and sophisticated technologies are constantly being introduced, including geographical information systems (GIS). GIS helps us when it comes to carrying out an accurate land survey. The maps are digital representations of geographical data that we use for a variety of purposes, often being the foundation of our land surveys.
Land surveying and GIS are precise surveying methods, each with a different purpose. Land surveys off precision and accuracy, but it is not accurate when it comes to horizontal GPS coordinates of topographical features on a piece of land. GIS offers precise measurements and locations of any topographical features, though it is not as accurate when it comes to determining positions.
What Applications Do We Use for Land Surveying?
Land surveys are carried out using a variety of technologies including imagery, 3D laser scanners and terrestrial scanning, to name a few. This is beneficial to define property boundaries, take accurate measurements, determining property values, while designing drainage and sewerage systems. Our surveys are also valuable when it comes to planning your building project.
What Land Surveys Do We Provide?
At MB Survey Solutions, we provide a host of land surveys, ensuring your surveying needs are met with confidence. Land surveying helps to map out land parcels, that includes property lines and features. There are a number of surveys you can choose from, that use a combination of technologies and techniques, including GIS mapping. GIS mapping provides all surveying data in a central place for easy access, providing a visual representations of the property.
Land Surveys and GIS Mapping
When we combine land surveys and GIS mapping, we are able to provide you with accurate information regarding your property or land. Combining these technologies offers improved results. GIS mapping has become common in land surveying. It is a preferred technology that manages data that is taken from modern surveying systems, such as 3D laser scanning LiDAR technology, and mobile mapping.
These tools work together to improve accuracy and precisions, which is why we rely on this technology to handle the collected data.
Conclusion
GIS mapping is essential when it comes to land surveying. We use this technology to examine spatial data between different landscape elements. It helps analyse topography using digital elevation models, providing an understanding of the lands contours and elevations with real time analysis that is efficient and accurate.
GIS mapping has transformed modern land surveying, enabling us to collect, manipulate, and analyse data efficiently, understanding spatial relationships, improving accuracy and effectiveness. Contact our MB Survey Solutions team today to find out more.