It is a science and profession of measuring and representing objects on the surface of the earth in both 2D and 3D. Its main application is mapping, engineering and GIS
Categories of Land surveying include: property surveying, engineering surveying and hydrographic surveying
Land based objects/structures measured as part of land surveying include parcel boundaries, roads, sewer lines, topography
Land surveying is a professional job that requires skills and licenses to practice
Types of Land surveys carried out in Kenya
- Property surveying
- Topographical surveying
- Engineering surveying
- Hydrographic surveying