A new recorded version of Standards of Practice is now available that meets the state of Alabama requirement for license renewal. This course is available below.
Course Title: Setting GPS Control on a Project
3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Approved for Alabama and Florida.
Instructor: Robert Martin
After registering, you will receive an email with instructions for watching the recording and submitting to receive your PDH Certificate.
Summary: You will learn how to process static files and adjusting your network to tighten up the project control.
Course Title: High-Resolution Surface Mapping with Airborne LiDAR
3.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Instructor: Dr. Mix Xu
Summary: In this session, we will explore the fundamental principles of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, including how it works, data acquisition methods, and data processing techniques. We will also discuss the various applications of airborne LiDAR, such as topographic mapping, forestry management, urban planning, and disaster risk management.
Course Title: Least Squares Adjustment
Instructor: Dr. Bill Hazelton
Summary: This workshop will discuss the basic theory supporting least squares adjustment, and what it requires for inputs to a least squares adjustment. Setting up the data for an adjustment and correctly reading the output from an adjustment will be covered, with examples. ‘Things that can go wrong’ and ‘Traps for young players’ will also be discussed, so that practitioners can avoid common flaws in least squares use.
Course Title: Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama
4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Note: this course qualifies for the state of Alabama requirement of 4 PDHs in Standards of Practice every 2 years.
Approved for Alabama & Florida.
Instructor: Milton Denny
Summary: An in depth lecture and attendee participation and discussion of the current Standards of Practice for Surveying in the State of Alabama effective January 1, 2017. The discussion will analyze the definition of Surveying (Rule No. 1.02), Surveying Standards for field and office (Rule No. 1.03), Vertical Control and Topographic Surveys (Rule No. 1.04) and the Miscellaneous Section (Rule 1.05). The discussion will also cover the different types of surveys and the accuracy requirements for field and office work, monumentation of corners, and the preparation of legal descriptions. Attendee participation is encouraged and real world examples will be presented and discussed.
Course Title: Ethics for Surveyors
1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)
Instructor: Thomas Brooks
Summary: An updated presentation focusing on the different types of ethical issues facing surveyors. This fulfills the state requirement for licensed land surveyors of 1 hour of Ethics classes each year.
Executive Director: Jim Ranieri 3416 Primm Lane Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-824-7700 Fax: 205-823-2760 Email: aspls@primemanagement.net
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