Point of Beginning articles from February 2002

Point of Beginning archives from February 2002

Working in a healthy place. (Editor's Note).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Stress doesn't hide from the workplace. The uncertainties and rapid changes of today can seriously impact the effectiveness and productivity of organizations--and employees individually. In addition to the normal pressure for growth and...

"Surveying in Circles".(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... November 2001 The article "Surveying in Circles" in the November 2001 issue of POB states that the "West Baden Hotel carries six stories and is crowned by the world's largest dome, measuring 200' in diameter and a clear height of 110'."...

"Editor's Note".(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... December 2001 Thank you for the article on E-mail etiquette. Hopefully those in need will take heed to your words. This person would be very interested in your additional thoughts regarding effective E-mail. Please annoy on. Ron...

A General thank you.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... A big thank you to the people of POB magazine. You have all helped me to achieve my dream of becoming a professional land surveyor. I was a "career party chief" with over 20 years of experience. Our local university provided me with a two...

Think about the surveyors.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... I am the wife of a California licensed land surveyor. He has worked as a surveyor for approximately 15 years now. I recently heard about the amendment that our government will give to wives of police officers killed on the street while working,...

Cellebrate America and surveying: Go to the XXII FIG International Congress ACSM/ASPRS Conference and Technology Exhibition. (The Latest News).
February 1, 2002... George Washington helped survey Shenandoah lands for Thomas, Lord Fairfax, at age 16. He also helped to survey Old Town Alexandria in the Washington, D.C. area, so what better place to celebrate our country and the surveying profession than...

Forging onto New Ground: Carlson and CG software join forces.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The C&G Software "Muddy Boots Guys" of Atlanta, Ga., trekked onto new--but not so new--territory last November. After 23 years, The Muddy Boots entity is now part of Carlson Software Inc. of Maysville, Ky. With a need and a desire to...

One surveyor's diversion: A tale of surveying in Peru.(Column)
February 1, 2002... The Mission Seven and a half degrees south of the equator along the northern coast of Peru and thousands of miles from the concrete jungle of Los Angeles where I normally practice the daily rigors of my surveying profession, I was afforded...

Robotic Technology takes-off: Surveyors skate through project at Las Vegas airport.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... For most, a skateboard, a rope and a laser device brings to mind images of teenage boys amusing themselves on a hot summer day--not a construction team working on the expansion of an international airport. Of course, this is Las Vegas, so...

Flush with Success: Surveying helps provide adequate sewage disposal solution in the rugged hills of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 2002... Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, located in the state's rugged northeast section, takes its name from the Schuylkill River, which starts from springs in the hills of the county and flows to Philadelphia. This rural area was once known for its...

2002 total station survey: Review of advanced total station technologies.
February 1, 2002... POB is proud to announce its new and improved Total Station Survey for 2002--what we believe is more concise and beneficial for current and potential buyers. This year, there are improvements to help you to grasp more fully the primary...

Even perfectionists need insurance: The overall benefits of insurance far outweigh the risks.
February 1, 2002... Accuracy is the watchword of the land surveying profession. Surveyors pride themselves on getting things right, down to the last detail. Unfortunately, even the best can get tangled up in a lawsuit in today's sue-happy society. One solid way to...

From the field: Searching for the stone.(Column)
February 1, 2002... It was a cold frosty morning when my family and I awakened that first day. We had driven all night, taken a couple of wrong turns, but finally found our campsite. This was to be a working vacation for this flatlander from Kansas, allowing my...

Invention Dimensions: When a light bulb goes off in your head, patent the idea.(Column)
February 1, 2002... While surveying in some dense woods, Kevan Newman, a crew chief with 17 years in surveying, had an idea he thought would be beneficial in his work and the work of other surveyors. He jotted down his idea for an improved prism pole and coined...

The business side: Working smart.(Column)
February 1, 2002... Having now been five months since the World Trade Center disaster, I hope most of our readers' companies are back on track providing survey products for their clients. Don't ever forget, when all is said and done, what we do as surveyors to...

Geodetic surveying made Plain: Where's north?(Column)
February 1, 2002... Retired Texas surveyor Billy Priest tells the story of a survey he conducted in a remote area of Texas some years ago. A local lad, about 12 years old, was watching the proceedings. Needing to get his bearings and trying to find his position on...

Tripod data Systems (TDS) released Survey Pro for Pocket PC. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Tripod Data Systems (TDS) released Survey Pro for Pocket PC. Survey Pro for Pocket PC comes with most of the features available in earlier versions of Survey Pro CE, including roads functions. Survey Pro for Pocket PC comes with a Quick Pick...

NovaLIS Technologies released Land Development Office (LDO) version 8.1. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... NovaLIS Technologies re leased Land Development Office (LDO) version 8.1. Land Development Office automates government workflow practices such as permitting, code compliance, licensing, planning and project tracking. It links all land...

Pro Tool Industries Inc. introduced the Woodman's Pal. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Pro Tool Industries Inc. introduced the Woodman's Pal, a land clearing tool useful for removing unwanted growth, opening shooting lanes, brushing out lines and blazing trails. The Woodman's Pal weighs 23 oz. and is 17" long. It has a sickle...

Autodesk introduced the Autodesk Civil Series. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Autodesk introduced the Autodesk Civil Series. The Autodesk Civil Series is a software bundle of integrated civil design applications that can maintain data integrity and allows users to collaborate with colleagues across the entire design...

Also, Autodesk announced Autodesk Raster Design. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Also, Autodesk announced Autodesk Raster Design (previously named Autodesk CAD Overlay). Auto desk Raster Design integrates legacy and paper-based drawings and photos (aerial/satellite imagery) into the digital design process and keeps the data...

Technidea Corporation introduced its ZIPLEVEL PRO-2000 Elevation Measurement System. (New & Notable).
February 1, 2002... Technidea Corporation introduced its ZIPLEVEL PRO-2000 Elevation Measurement System. By pressing ZIPLEVEL's Zero key at a bench mark, users can read digital elevations while working alone or around visual obstructions. ZIPLEVEL provides better...

Leica Geosystems completed the installation of a statewide Conntinuously Operating Reference Station (CORS). (New & Notable).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Leica Geosystems completed the installation of a statewide Conntinuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), providing GPS data to support high-precision positioning and mapping...

Cyra Technologies Inc. released Cyclone CloudWorx 1.0. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Cyra Technologies Inc. released Cyclone CloudWorx 1.0, which lets professionals access full 3D point cloud data sets directly with their AutoCAD or MicroStation interface to create accurate, complete as-built drawings. Sliced...

Cyra Technologies Inc. released Cyclone v3.1. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Also, Cyra Technologies Inc. released Cyclone v3.1. Cyclone v3.1 has a suite of three modules: Cyclone MODEL v3.1, Cyclone MANAGE v3.1 and Cyclone SCAN v3.1. New features include: faster navigation of large point clouds via graphics based on...

At Work Computers and Arc Second Inc. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... At Work Computers and Arc Second Inc. announced the availability of PocketCAD PRO 4.0 for the Ranger Series ruggedized hand-held computers. This combination extends the capability to create, view and edit design drawings into outdoor and...

Spicer Corporation. (New & Notable).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Spicer Corporation announced Image a.X 6,3, an ActiveX control for custom Windows-or Web-enabled document visualization solutions. Image a.X controls combine Microsoft's ActiveX technology with the proven document view, markup, print and edit...

Turning points.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Leica Geosystems Inc., Norcross, Ga., announced the appointment of industry veteran Matthew Smith as president, replacing Martin Nix, who has relocated to Leica's parent company in Switzerland as corporate business development officer. Smith...

Surveying solutions.
February 1, 2002... Each month we present a math problem from the second edition of 1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems by Jan Van Sickle, PLS. As in the following example, the answer will appear beside the problem, in a shaded box. We hope you enjoy these...

RPLS.COM connecion: Here are a few messages from a thread called "Staying warm?".
February 1, 2002... Posted By James Henry on 12/23/2001 at 3:03 PM I wear a pair of ski pants when working outside during the winter. I like it a lot better than long underwear because you can take them off easily when you are done at the jobsite. Then you...