Reconnaissance |
During reconnaissance, extensive inspection and examination of the entire area to be surveyed is carried out in order to identify suitable location for traverse stations; to ensure inter visibility among traverse stations; to decide the method of traversing and type of instruments suitable to field condition; to collect miscellaneous information related to traverse surveying such as: (i) Transport facilities; (ii) Availability of food and water for the survey party; (iii) Camping ground or stay arrangements; (iv) Availability of labour etc |