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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Laser Scanning – Which Problem Wednesday, January 17, Data Flow, Data Processing and
Solving Solution is Right for You? More with Carlson Software
NY LS/PE: 1.5; NH .25; VT 1.5; NJ 1.5 2024 NY LS/PE: 4.0; NH 1.0; VT 4.0; NJ 4.0
Kenneth J. Fronheiser, PLS afternoon sessions Michael Hyman & Doug L. Aaberg, PLS
10:30am – 12:00pm 2:00pm – 6:00pm
The method (art) of data capture has greatly Overall, this class will highlight some of the
changed over the years. One of the more year’s training events that Carlson Software
advanced ways of collecting data is to use has done in New York. We will start with some
a Laser Scanner. From a Professional Land important project setup settings for starting
Surveyor turned Sales Consultant, I am often up your boundary, topographic and general
asked what the difference is between “these mapping projects. We will then move on to
scanners”. When considering taking the “dive” the best practices on file exchange and data
into this type of advanced technology, it can be preparation from Carlson’s field Software
difficult to choose the scanner that meets all of SurvCE/SurvPC into Carlson Survey. Other
your needs. Laser scanners today sit on tripods, field software solutions will be discussed
are mounted on top of vehicles or can be for best deliverables into Carlson Desktop
handheld. This session will look at various laser Student Networking Learning Software. We will also discuss the importing
scanners that Trimble offers and their associated Exchange Room and exporting of Civil 3D files, what to look for
workflows. We will conclude the presentation by NY CE: n/a and ask for. LandXML data exchange formats
looking at customer stories (case studies) and 2:00pm – 2:15pm will be discussed and reviewed. Data import
how they used laser scanners to maximize their As part of student networking day, join us after options will also be discussed and the options
time and profits. our annual awards ceremony to further the within Carlson to best utilize the various types
networking experience between students and of data sets available i.e.: Images, ESRI Shape
licensed professionals. The awards room will Files, Point Clouds, Contours for import into
remain open and reserved for professionals Carlson. From there, we will review processing
and students to relax over a cup of coffee, and utilizing raw data files from total station
discuss their experiences in an informal and GPS data sets. Reducing and processing
setting and address questions the students raw data files (.rw5). An overview of compass
may have regarding entering the workforce and least square adjustments will also be
as a surveying professional. Or participants reviewed within Carlson Survey. Deed entry
can use this time period to stroll the exhibit and deed correlation processing options will
hall (licensees: this is a great way to acquaint be reviewed. We will then finish up with some
students with your technical contacts at our of the enhanced capabilities within Carlson’s
tradeshow). Field-To-Finish for final mapping options.
Additionally, items will also be reviewed with
GIS and the Surveyor – Supporting your input as time allows.
Each Other
NY LS/PE: 4.0; NH 1.0; VT 4.0; NJ 4.0 Preparing to be an Expert Witness
J. Peter Borbas, PLS, PP & Patrick Gahagan NY LS/PE: 4.0; NH 1.0; VT 4.0; NJ 4.0
2:00pm – 6:00pm Laura E. Ayers, Esq.
This course will educate surveyors as to 2:00pm – 6:00pm
how to support their private and public GIS Expert witnesses, such as surveyors, provide
clients and government agencies as well as essential testimony in court cases and
their own businesses. We’ll learn about data lawsuits that provide the trier of fact (jury or
sharing, analysis and survey deliverables that judge) with facts, information and opinions that
increase the value of our survey data and are beyond the ken of the average person. This
surveys. The course is an engaging interaction course is designed to introduce the surveyor
between a surveyor, a GIS Professional and the to the court room in the role of an expert and
attendees. A real-life example of collaboration fact witness for boundary line or other property
for submission for site development permitting disputes. The surveyor, in taking this course,
will be presented. will become familiar with the testimony and
responses that are allowed, the objectives of
the attorneys and justice system and the rules
of evidence regarding maps, surveys, and
measurements.

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