DaveD Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 After digging through the dusty bins of the NGS Information Center, I found 5 copies of USC&GS Special Publication 247 "Manual of Triangulation" that has been mentioned on this board several times. These are all reprints of the original and so unfortunately some of the pictures aren't of the quality as in the original publication. The cost per copy is $25. If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy contact Patty Blanken (301-713-3240 x 129, patty.blanken@noaa.gov) of the NGS Information Center. Quote Link to comment
+Kewaneh & Shark Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Just spoke with Patty and ordered one. Thanks for the Info Dave! - Kewaneh Quote Link to comment
+Kewaneh & Shark Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 (edited) Double post. Edited March 8, 2004 by Kewaneh & Shark Quote Link to comment
+Cadence Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Ditto, thanks for the info, looking forward to seeing the book. Patty is a very nice lady - great phone etiquette too. Thanks again DaveD! Todd - K7PKT Quote Link to comment
+Zhanna Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Patty is a very nice lady - great phone etiquette too. Yes, I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciated this when I spoke with her. She really kept her cool, too, in the midst of the new carpet installation and whatever other insanity was going on in their office last week! I can't wait to receive my copy. Thanks, Dave and Patty. ~Zhanna Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Sent an e-mail to Patty and left a message today. I hope There is still one left. Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment
+Zhanna Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 My copy of the Manual arrived yesterday! Dave is correct in that the photos aren't of the same quality as in the original publication. The text is fine, however, and the charts, diagrams and tables are clearly reproduced. The larger format and looser binding of this version should also make scanning much easier. I still have a copy of the original (on loan from a library) and I will scan the photos before returning the book. Thanks again, Dave and Patty! ~Zhanna Quote Link to comment
mloser Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Just a quick note--call Patty instead of emailing her. Their policy is not to take credit card numbers over email so you will have to call her to give that to her. Quote Link to comment
+Zhanna Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 A sneak peek at some (short) excerpts is available at my website. Standard marks of the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Objects used as landmarks Standard numbered notes for description of marks More will be available soon. Please let me know if you have a particular request; I'll try to locate and scan the relevant portions of the manual. ~Zhanna Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Is that info out of the Triangulation Manual? You got a cool sight there Zhanna. Quote Link to comment
+Zhanna Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Is that info out of the Triangulation Manual? Yes, it's taken right from the manual. The images were scanned, and the text was scanned and run through some cheap OCR software. (So no, I didn't type all that. ) Once I get some more done I will set it up so that you can see what part of the manual each section came from, and I'll have all the bibliographical info there too. You got a cool sight there Zhanna. Thank you! I'm glad you found it worthwhile. Any suggestions for anything else you'd like to see there ... just send them my way! ~Zhanna Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 (edited) I ordered my manual and should be getting it soon that is way cool. If you say the pictures are not as good,which you have already stated you would scan,is the only thing I can think of. I just wish I could build a site like that. I do not have enough computer background. If you don't mind I will refer to yours with queries I bearly struggle with the little I have to do. So there is nothing that I could suggest,except keep up the good work,it looks great and yes I think it is a very worthwhile adventure. I think others will get great value out of it, when they ask questions, between you and dusty jacket you guy's really got it happening. add: Does it have the defanitions of the various markings,ie Triangle = Triangulation,Arrow=refernce ect???? Edited March 27, 2004 by GEO*Trailblazer 1 Quote Link to comment
+GeckoGeek Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I'll try to locate and scan the relevant portions of the manual. The offer is still open if the book is too much to do easily. Quote Link to comment
+Cadence Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Received my book - in great shape, the line drawings are excellent. Thanks Dave, Thanks Patty! Thanks for putting up the site Zhanna, you're awesome! Todd Cady - K7PKT Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Got confirmation today Mine is in the mail. Quote Link to comment
DaveD Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 I had a messagre from the NGS Information Center this morning that the current stock of Triangulation Manuals is sold out. They are being reprinted and should be available again in about 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Whew got mine today thanks daved,tell Patty thankyou as well. It looks like I got my order just in time,I have just glanced through ot and find it very interesting,and will keep me busy for years...... Thanks again and we will se ya soon, I hope. Quote Link to comment
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