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KINDS OF SURVEYS

Surveying is the science of measuring positions and distances on Earth.

--- Geophysical Survey s are surveys conducted on land.

--- Hydrographic Survey s are surveys specifically conducted over navigable waters.

--- Aerial Survey s are sometimes used in surveying for various reasons.

--- Archaeological Field Survey s are surveys conducted in order to locate archaeological sites prior to excavation.

--- Cadastral Survey s map ownership boundaries for purposes of land valuation and taxation.

--- Soil Survey s map the properties and varieties of Soil over some area.

Statistical Survey s are used in many Social Science s, Marketing Research , political Poll ing, and Official Statistics .

--- Paid Survey s are sent by market research companies to their panel members in order to conduct research for large companies.

The article Timeline Of Astronomical Maps, Catalogs, And Surveys lists astronomical surveys; see also Durchmusterung .

---A Redshift Survey is a particular kind of astronomical survey.

LAND SURVEY ORGANIZATIONS

United States

The Public Land Survey System divides land in the United States into sections for agricultural and civic-planning purposes.

The United States Geological Survey , part of the United States Department Of The Interior , produces maps of the United States.

The U.S. National Geodetic Survey , part of the United States Department Of Commerce , performs surveys in the United States.

Canada

The Dominion Land Survey divides land in Canada into sections for agricultural and civic-planning purposes.

United Kingdom

The Ordnance Survey produces maps of the United Kingdom and various other countries.

The British Antarctic Survey conducts scientific research in and around Antarctica .

SEE ALSO

A Survey Township is a demarcation indicating land ownership, not necessarily corresponding to any Civil Township .

A Survey Ship is a ship built for the purpose of conducting hydrographic surveys.