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Thanks to all of those who have requested the “Get Kids into Survey” posters! They have been a smashing success! Creator Elaine Ball, and Elly Ball CEO of Get Kids into Survey, have generously provided these posters at no cost (only pay for shipping) for tens of thousands of copies reaching around the globe. While new posters are being created and more content curated, we need YOUR help to make sure we can get the posters into classrooms and continue presenting the message about how Surveyors are involved in many places and tasks. Please consider a donation to “Get Kids into Survey” to help with printing costs to keep the posters FREE! All of the money goes directly into the “Get Kids into Survey” program within NSPS. Help us to keep providing Elaine and Elly’s great message to our young future Surveyors!
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In last week's edition of NSPS News & Views, incorrect and out-of-order names were shown for those in the picture below who participated in the NSPS booth at the American School Counselors Association conference in Boston.
Pictured are: Jerry Juarez, Tim Burch, Mark Sargent, Curt Sumner, Trish Milburn and Elly Ball.
Not pictured is John Chagnon, who also worked in the booth.
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Across the US, multiple cities and towns have experienced subsidence, due to excessive groundwater pumping, man-made landfills, lingering effects of the Ice Age, or a combination of these factors. Subsidence becomes especially dangerous in areas prone to sea level rise, since this make communities more vulnerable to flooding. A 2016 NASA study found that certain parts of New Orleans are sinking at a rate of 2 inches per year, putting them on track to be underwater by 2100. Data from the US Geological Survey shows that parts of Houston have sunk around 10 to 12 feet since the 1920s. Today, the city's northwestern areas are sinking by as much as 2 inches per year. Like in New Orleans, the main culprit in Houston is excessive groundwater pumping. Houston relies heavily on aquifers (bodies of porous rock that act as a natural filtration system) to produce water for homes, industries, and farms. Over-pumping can deplete these aquifers, causing the land to compress and sink. California's Central Valley has one of the worst subsidence crises in the country. From 2011 to 2015, the state was the driest it's ever been on record, which caused its land to become painfully starved for groundwater. NSPS is actively engaged in legislation in Congress that seek to study and address subsidence, including H.R. 1261, H.R. 3111, and S. 529.
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NSPS is trying to find out how many Surveyors out there have built an augmented reality sandbox. We are getting requests from many states to attend career days and they want a sandbox there. If you are interested in helping out at these events please send to Trish Milburn (trisha.milburn@nsps.us.com) via email your contact information and state so we can maintain a list of people who are ready and able help at these events. NSPS will supply to you a banner and plenty of giveaways! You just need to show up with the sandbox!
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The True Plumb is an easy and accurate way to test and adjust your rod in seconds. Surveyors across the country have found the True Plumb to be an invaluable quality control device. The True Plumb is made with a precision universal joint. It will also adjust handheld level bubbles. Mount and use, no assembly required (5/8x11 mounting screws are included). 5/8-inch thread is standard.
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Golfers and sponsors wanted for our September 25 outing to benefit the NSPS PAC! Held at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
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In the 115th Congress (2017-2018), Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ed Markey (D-MA) sponsored the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018. The senators serve on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Cruz is the Chair of the subcommittee on Aviation and Space, while Markey is the ranking member on the Security subcommittee. The Act, signed into law last December in a U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act, Public Law 115-28, requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a terrestrial timing system by 2020 to complement and backup timing signals provided by GPS. It also requires that the new terrestrial system be capable of being expanded to provide a location and navigation service. The DOT is in the early stages of a GPS Backup Technology Demonstration that was funded by Congress early last year. Department representatives have expressed their desire to transition directly from the demonstration project to deciding upon and implementing the mandated timing system. Senator Cruz remarked that “in today’s complex economy and life, we rely on GPS for practically everything. From the cell phones we carry in our pockets, to the navigation of ships and planes, to law enforcement and national security. And right now we are dependent on the GPS satellite system.” He said that threats of malicious attack and natural phenomena like solar flares which would disrupt GPS service endangered national and economic security. NSPS Government Affairs Consultant John Palatiello has confirmed with the Office of that Secretary of Transportation that implementation of the Act is underway.
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Land Survey Party Chief needed for high rise construction projects in the Greater Boston Area. MORE
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It is with no small degree of sadness that I must inform you that the NSPS Radio Hour is ending its 8½ year run. Since January 2011, the show has been broadcasted each Monday at 11 AM Eastern on AmericasWebRadio.com. Many thanks to David Moxley (Station owner) for his support and generosity during our run.
As host of the show, I want to sincerely thank all who have participated as guests on the show, and all who have listened “live” or via downloads.
It is uncertain whether the archives of episodes of the NSPS Radio Hour will remain available for listening at: americaswebradio.com/nsps-radio-hour.
NSPS leadership is exploring the possibility of providing Podcasts in the future, and will keep members updated on progress.
Curt Sumner, NSPS Executive Director
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) last week signed HB 1172, a bill that will allow the use of out-of-state occupational licenses in Pennsylvania. Wolf said the “new law will reduce barriers for new Pennsylvanians to work here and shows this is a land of opportunity”. Along with Montana and Arizona, Pennsylvania is among the first states in the nation to take such decisive action toward occupational licensing reform, which involves simplifying the processes required to gain a license to practice certain occupations. The new law permits a licensing board to administer a state-specific examination and other requirements and does not provide a blanket acceptance of any individual licensed in another state.
Tim Burch — GPS World magazine, July 3, 2019
The surveying profession has come to a crossroads, and is divided amongst itself to boot. A gap exists within the profession, and yes it is a generation gap, based on how technology has evolved and how the different generations experience it differently. In this column I explore the histories both of the generations and the technology to reach conclusions on how best to move forward — together.
Surveyors now have more tools than ever before available to them to perform their tasks. But surveyors of different ages regard these tools differently. Not to put too fine a point on it, the younger porfessionals among us feel their creativity and desire to further the profession is being stifled by the group who is supposed to be leading and mentoring them.
Why is this crucial to consider?
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Surveyors Historical Society
SHS, in cooperation with the Utah Council of Land Surveyors, is preparing to visit Salt Lake City this year for the annual Surveyors' Rendezvous - to be held SEPTEMBER 18 - 21, 2019 at the Doubletree by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport. The event will feature topics surrounding "Surveys and Surveyors of Utah Territory". Attendees have the opportunity to hear local experts discuss the area's surveying history, as well as visit area attractions.
For more information, CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL BROCHURE.
Hotel Reservations for the SHS block may be made by calling the hotel directly at: (801) 539-1515 and asking for the SHS Rendezvous group rate. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ONLINE REGISTRATION WITH CREDIT CARD. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 21.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit http://www.cstnsps.com for details.
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Did you know that the CST Board meets four times per year around the country to grade, review and write new questions?
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Spectrum regulators should hold off on granting a waiver supporting testing of a new UltraWideband technology for driverless vehicles until more information is available, the GPS Innovation Alliance said in comments to the Federal Communications Commission. In fact the FCC should require a minimum level of information be submitted before considering any UWB waivers or changes to the UWB rules, the GPSIA said.
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GPS World
The Federal Aviation Administration has added new airspace restrictions — effective July 11 — on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) attempting to fly over national-security-sensitive locations. The FAA has been cooperating with federal partners to address concerns about malicious drone operations by using the agency’s existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 99.7, Special Security Instructions, to establish UAS specific flight restrictions over select, national security sensitive locations.
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Geospatial World
Geospatial 4.0 seeks to seamlessly integrate geospatial services with humans in a connected world — where the Internet of things will be replaced by Internet of everything, where "everything" will include humans. Uber, the largest cab services company in the world, owns no vehicles. Airbnb, the largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate.
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Directions Magazine
Live updates on ArcGIS solutions and more from the Esri User Conference being held July 8 - 12, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Do you have a solution that works well with ArcGIS? Please share your solution.
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In today's world, survey construction staking is a major service being provided by most companies within the land surveying and civil engineering industry. Throughout my career, like many of you, I have been employed by a handful of different land surveying and civil engineering firms, and with each firm came a different style of dedicated procedural standards, and/or, often, a different business model entirely.
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| President, Lisa Van Horn (WI) |
Director, Cotton Jones (WY) |
| President-Elect, Mark Sargent (NH) |
Director, Thomas Brooks (AL) |
| Vice President, Tim Burch (IL) |
Director, Bob Neathamer (OR) |
| Treasurer, Bob Miller (PA) |
Director, Danny Martinez (NE) |
| Secretary, Craig Amey (MI) |
Executive Director, Curt Sumner (MD) |
| Immediate Past President, Kim Leavitt (ID) |
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Note: NSPS members may receive calls from MultiView sales associates regarding advertising opportunities in News & Views. MultiView, a partner of NSPS, produces the News & Views newsbrief each week.
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