Eric Colburn, PLS

Category: Videos

Datumate LTD – DatuGram™3D Video

DatuGram™3D allows 3D geodetic measurements at sub-cm-level geodetic accuracy with regular cameras. Using DatuGram™3D, field work of topographic and as-made surveys is made easier, faster and at higher geodetic accuracy. Watch the Datumate LTD – DatuGram™3D Video

November 7, 2013
3D Laser Scanning with GRP 5000 Video

“Fast, precise and easy 3D laser scanning. Amberg Technologies system solution for absolute (3D) clearance surveying provides unique, comprehensive, 3D environment surveying, track geometry and clearance envelope management.” Professional Land Surveyor Source: AmbergTechnologies

November 5, 2013
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mark Knopfler – Sailing To Philadelphia

Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with Mark Knopfler performing Sailing To Philadelphia, a song about sailing and land surveying with Mason & Dixon in song!

September 28, 2013
Professional Surveyor Interview with Brad Adams-Leica Geosystems Pegasus:One System

Dave Doyle from Professional Surveyor Magazine interviews Brad Adams about the brand new Leica Geosystems Pegasus:One mobile mapping system in this video. Watch the Professional Surveyor Interview with Brad Adams – Leica Geosystems, Pegasus 1 System Video

August 28, 2013
Surveyor Setting Brass Offset Tag Video

Surveyor setting brass offset tag.

July 6, 2013
Geodesy & Geomatics at UNB Fredericton Video

Find out what past students have to say about the Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering program at University of New Brunswick (UNB) Fredericton.

July 1, 2013
Executive Director of the National Society of Professional Surveyors Davis-Bacon Act Testimony at House Education and the Workforce Committee Hearing

Curtis Sumner, Executive Director of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), testifies at House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on June 19, 2013 concerning the Davis-Bacon act. Watch the Davis-Bacon Act Testimony Video

June 19, 2013
Your Career as a Land Surveyor Video: Southeast Community College

Here’s an awesome video by Southeast Community College about becoming a land surveyor. Heck, after watching this video I wanted to become a land surveyor…wait, I’m already one, but this reminded me about how great and important land surveying is!

May 31, 2013
AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Three Ways to Change Parcel Line Label Styles

EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil…

April 26, 2013
ZEB1 Hand Held Mapping System Used to Explore Aboriginal Caves

ZEB1, the world’s first truly mobile handheld rapid laser mapping system has been used to explore Aboriginal cave markings in South Australia. The strange markings, called finger flutings, were thought to have been left in the Koonalda Cave between about 30,000 and 10,000 years ago.

April 22, 2013
Underhill Geomatics Ltd. 2013 Centennial – Tribute in the Yukon Legislature

Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski’s tribute to Underhill Geomatics Ltd., in the Yukon Legislature, on the occasion of Underhill’s 2013 Centennial.

April 20, 2013
Southern Polytechnic State University Surveying and Mapping Program

This video presentation has been prepared by Surveying and mapping students of Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), Marietta, GA

April 6, 2013
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: How Satellites Work

A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with this older, but interesting, video describes how satellites work: “Geostationary satellites are positioned one-tenth of the way to the moon (about 36,000 km), but how do they stay there? This video shows how satellites stay in orbit.” Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: How Satellites Work

March 30, 2013
PLS Vlog 007 – PLS Podcast News, Viewer Comments & PLS Updates

Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 007 PLS Podcast News, Viewer Comments & PLS Updates Professional Land Surveyor vlog with news, updates and AutoCAD Civil 3D tips brought to you by Eric D. Colburn, PLS. Join in on the Survey Party! Watch the Professional Land Surveyor Vlog 007

March 29, 2013
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Center City, Pa Flythrough Using Pointools and 3ds Max

A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Laser Scanning Video by Control Point Associates described on their Youtube Channel as: “This is a unique flythrough using Pointools and 3ds Max to give a first person representation of an entire city block and the inside of a hallway. Control Point Associates” Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Center…

March 23, 2013
AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Edit Multiple Points

EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911:…

March 20, 2013
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video

A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video. I love this technology, which could become an industry game-changer, allowing entry into the aerial mapping market to land surveying and geomatic companies. Watch the Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Mini-UAV-Based Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Video

March 9, 2013
Motivational Monday: Focused Organization of Boundary Surveying Monuments

In this week’s Motivational Monday episode, I discuss using a more focused, and list based organization, of the boundary monuments called-for, found or not found. Watch the Motivational Monday Video: Focused Organization of Boundary Surveying Monuments

March 4, 2013
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Dynamic Robot Manipulation Video

A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a cool video of a robotic mule. On many occasions, I’ve commented that while a robotic total station is a fantastic thing to have, I would rather have robotic tri-pod legs that walk themselves around larger surveys! Wouldn’t a surveyor’s life be better with robotic mule to…

March 2, 2013
AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 Drag & Drop Shapefiles

EMERGENCY AUTOCAD CIVIL 3D 911, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? In this AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 series article is available to all site members beginning at the Associate Member level. Some names have been changed to protect the inquisitive. Submit your AutoCAD Civil 3D 911 request using the form at the end of this article. AutoCAD Civil 3D 911: AutoCAD…

February 27, 2013