Surveying Glossary — Letter B
Βασικοί όροι στη δημοσιογραφική τοπογραφία και τη γεωχωρική τεχνολογία.
Bathymetry is the science and practice of measuring water depths and mapping underwater terrain to create detailed charts of ocean floors, lakes, and riverbeds.
A bathymetry survey is the systematic measurement and mapping of water depths and underwater topography to create detailed charts of ocean floors, lakes, and river beds.
The horizontal angle measured clockwise from a reference direction (true north, magnetic north, or grid north) to a survey line or direction, expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
BeiDou is China's indigenous satellite navigation system that provides global positioning, navigation, and timing services for surveying and geospatial applications.
A fixed reference point of known elevation used as a basis for determining heights and elevations in surveying and engineering projects.
BIM is a digital methodology that creates and manages comprehensive information models of building projects throughout their entire lifecycle.
A two-legged mechanical support structure used to stabilize surveying instruments such as theodolites, levels, and total stations at a fixed position above a survey point.
A wireless communication protocol that enables real-time data transfer between surveying instruments and field controllers or mobile devices without requiring cables or line-of-sight connections.
A specialized surveying procedure that accurately establishes and documents property boundary lines to resolve disputes between adjacent landowners through precise measurements and legal documentation.
A specialized surveying procedure that establishes precise horizontal and vertical control points across bridge structures to monitor structural integrity, movement, and alignment during construction and maintenance.
A specialized surveying procedure that measures and documents the external surfaces, architectural features, and structural alignment of building facades using precision instruments and methodologies.
BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) refers to unmanned aerial vehicle operations conducted beyond the direct visual range of the remote pilot, enabling surveying and mapping of large areas with autonomous or remote-controlled drone technology.