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I'll add myself to the long list of those interested in the material: <tshiggins@tid.org>
Thanks!

If it's not too late, I am interested as well. Thank you.

BenErickson1@gmail.com

-Ben Erickson, LSIT

TTaylor wrote:...<snip>

If this forum is interested I can write up some of my ideas as a basis for discussion when I get the time.

Yes, that is an excellent idea, please do that.

Tom, I also would be interested in the material as well.
brian.spore@hayward-ca.gov

Brian, Ben, and Tristan: Check your e-mail.

Tom

I would appreciate receiving the modules also. Thanks in advance!

dhunter123456@gmail.com

It's been sent, Dennis.

Tom, I'm interested also. Please check you PM.

TTaylor wrote:Some of the subjects that I think need to be more clearly elucidated include: The different requirements between geophysical scientist and land surveyors, what does the Public Resources Code really say (not what some special interest group wants you to believe), epoch dates and why they are important, and appropriate uses of geodetic values for boundary surveying and legacy records.

These are just a few off the top of my head. If this forum is interested I can write up some of my ideas as a basis for discussion when I get the time.

Thomas, I would absolutely LOVE to see something from you on this! It's potentially a huge undertaking, though...

I would also appreciate a look at your other modules.

Ian: It's in your in-box. I agree it is a big undertaking and I am not sure when I will find the time. But, having written quite a bit of the CT Surveys manual and worked on many billion dollar plus projects I think I can provide a unique perspective on the subject.

Anthony: I don't understand your post. Could you clarify?

Tom,

It means check your "Private Messages" at the upper right corner of this web page, just below your login name.

Hello Tom,

Great response for your GPS modules. Have you thought about putting a seminar together?

Please add me to your list when you get time. mdaly7958@gmail.com

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Thanks,
Mike Daly
7958

Mike: Check your e-mail.

Tom

please add me to the list

cals6406 at yahoo dot com

The Board has a list of suggested references on their website for the State exam:

http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/lsrefs.pdf

It contains a couple of other options for books on GPS.

Tom - May I also get a copy? cardosoj@cityofmerced.org

Sounds like a great topic for training. Hint…….

In addition to the references on the Board's web site. I rely on "GPS for Land Surveyors" by Van Sickle and "Global Positioning System: Signals, Measurements, and Performance" by Pratap Misra and Per Engle.

Most of my GPS education came from reading research documents published by Soler, Snay and others from NGS as well as other institutions and my own experiences.

Joe: Check your in box.

Jeff (and anyone else interested)

Attached is a series of articles written by Dr. Richard Snay and Dr. Tomas Soler of NGS on modern terrestrial references systems that provides some good background for those interested in learning about GPS and the Reference System. I had included these in the handouts for the GPS & Geodesy session at the 2010 CLSA Conference LS exam review program. NGS makes these freely available on their web site, so there is no copyright issue.

I had also included in the CD handouts selections from a series of articles from the late 90's by Dr. Jim Reilley which cover GPS and Geodesy concepts very well. POB gave me permission to use them for educational purposes.

There were also some GPS Standards and Specifications and a few other articles that are pertinent. Let me see if CLSA still has that information available to members.

Steve

Vince Davis: Check your in box.

Tom -

Can you add me to your list for copies as well? mmays@northstareng.com

Great material for in-house crew training.

Thank you,

Check you in box mike. Also, say hello to Jim for me. Thanks

Hi Tom,

Thanks again for sharing the modules. They are well written and have been very useful to me. I feel a little bad that since I posted this thread you have had to respond to so many requests for the information. I hope it has not been too much of a burden.

Steve Martin wrote:Jeff (and anyone else interested)

Attached is a series of articles written by Dr. Richard Snay and Dr. Tomas Soler of NGS on modern terrestrial references systems that provides some good background for those interested in learning about GPS and the Reference System. I had included these in the handouts for the GPS & Geodesy session at the 2010 CLSA Conference LS exam review program. NGS makes these freely available on their web site, so there is no copyright issue.

I had also included in the CD handouts selections from a series of articles from the late 90's by Dr. Jim Reilley which cover GPS and Geodesy concepts very well. POB gave me permission to use them for educational purposes.

There were also some GPS Standards and Specifications and a few other articles that are pertinent. Let me see if CLSA still has that information available to members.

Steve

Hi Steve, Thanks for the additional resources.

Jeff

No worries, Jeff,

It is not a burden at all. Always happy to help my fellow Land Surveying professionals. I am glad that they are of some use to you.

Hi Tom
I'd appreciate a copy also for myself and to share with my son a recent LS