Mathematics and the modern surveyor

A broad review is made of the professional nature of the modern land surveyor. The many and varied areas in which he is required to be mathematically competent are indicated in general terms. An appendix links mathematical theory to various aspects of surveying. †The article is based in part on a paper entitled ‘Some Current Mathematical Aspects in Surveying Education’ presented by Associate Professor P. Done and Professor K. N. Toms at the Mathematics Education Conference, Papua New Guinea University of Technology, in May 1984.