THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES,

DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATIC

A SURVEY CAMP TECHNICAL REPORT

ON THE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

FROM CONFERENCE HALL TO OLD ENGINEERING

BY

AINA OLUWASEYI ODUNAYO

FPA/SG/23/3-0078

(EVENING)

SUPERVISED BY: SURV. I.O. TAIWO & MR. LAMIDI A.J.

June, 2024

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 CERTIFICATE

I, Aina Oluwaseyi Odunayo, hereby certify that this practical report is an authentic and original

work, submitted as part of the requirements for the award of the Higher National Diploma in

Surveying and Geoinformatics at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.

NAME: AINA OLUWASEYI ODUNAYO

Date: ………………………………….

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1.0. INTRODUCTION:

The primary objective of a topographic survey is to gather and compile accurate data

regarding the natural and man-made features of a given area, including its elevations. This survey

provides a comprehensive representation of the relative positions and elevations of both natural

and artificial features on a property, enabling a thorough understanding of the land's morphology,

configuration, and geographical location.

The significance of topographic surveys lies in their ability to capture the intricacies of the

earth's surface, encompassing its shape, form, level, and geographical position. By providing a

comprehensive understanding of the terrain's relief, contour, and spatial relationships, these

surveys enable informed decision-making and strategic planning across various disciplines,

including engineering, architecture, urban planning, and environmental studies.

The scope of this project entails conducting a thorough topographic survey along the

stretch from Conference Hall to Engineering on the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Campus. A

team of skilled surveyors will be responsible for executing this task, aiming to create a

comprehensive two-dimensional map that precisely depicts the complex three-dimensional

features of the terrain.

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 1.2. AIM:

This practical aims to perform a topographic survey of the area extending from the

Conference Hall to the Engineering building.

1.3. OBJECTIVES:

 To determine the site area through perimeter traversing using Differential GPS.

 To conduct perimeter leveling utilizing Differential GPS.

 To undertake a detailed survey to delineate both natural and artificial site features.

 To establish spot heights for contour generation.

 To produce a topographic map.

1.4. SITE LOCATION:

The project area encompasses the region extending from the School Conference Hall to the

Engineering department and its surroundings within the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti

State, Nigeria.

1.5. PROJECT SCOPE:

1. Reconnaissance: Comprising both field reconnaissance and office planning.

2. Station Selection: Identification and establishment of survey stations.
3. Traversing: Horizontal positioning data acquisition using Differential Global Positioning
System (DGPS).
4. Leveling: Perimeter leveling using DGPS.
5. Detailing and Spot Heights: Collection of detailed information and elevation data.
6. Contour Generation: Creation of contour maps using Surfer 10 software.
7. Plan Production: Generation of both digital and hardcopy plans.

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8. Report Preparation: Documentation of the project and its findings.
1.6. PERSONNELS:

The following individuals participated in the execution of the practical:

NAMES MATRIC NUMBER

 Aina Oluwaseyi Odunayo FPA/SG/23/3-0078

 Jimoh Oluwafemi Seun FPA/SG/23/3-0076

 Akinfemisoye Samuel Olajide FPA/SG/23/3-0075

 Adeleye Adeyemi Titilayo FPA/SG/23/3-0080

 Ojo Oluwasetemi Temidayo FPA/SG/23/3-0082

 Balogun Ifedayo John FPA/SG/23/3-0081

 Omogoke Joshua Olorunpelumi FPA/SG/23/3-0077

 Olowookere Oluwatoyin Mary FPA/SG/23/3-0079

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2.0. RECCONNAISSANCE

2.0.1. PROJECT PLANNING AND PREPARATION:

Sufficient time was allocated to identify mutually visible points and assess potential

obstructions along the survey routes. A reconnaissance diagram detailing the project site was

subsequently created. Pillar points were marked at each turning point.

2.1. EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS USED:

The following equipment and materials were utilized for the practical:

 Differential GPS Receiver CHCNAV: For real-time data acquisition.

 Field Book: For recording field observations.

 Cutlass: For clearing vegetation along the traverse line.

 Boots: For traversing through marshy areas.

 Calculator: For on-site computations

 Target: For field positioning.

2.2. MONUMENTATION:

Monumentation involves establishing fixed points at predetermined locations. At each

station point, a 16cm iron rod was driven into the ground, leaving a 2cm section exposed.

2cm
Earth’s Surface

16cm

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 A Typical wooden peg for monumentation

3.0. METHODOLOGY

This outlines the steps, techniques, and processes involved in achieving our particular goals.

3.1. FIELD DATA COLLECTION

Subsequent to reconnaissance and control point establishment, field data acquisition

commenced. This phase involved:

 Traversing: Collection of real-time kinematic data to define horizontal control points.

 Detailing: Recording and mapping of topographic features.

 Leveling: Acquisition of elevation data, including spot heights.

3.1.1. FIELD PROCEDURES FOR PERIMETER TRAVERSING:

 Reference System and Equipment Setup:

The survey utilized the Ado-Ekiti NIS CORS as the reference system. The rover receiver was

mounted on a tracking rod and connected to a data logger via Bluetooth. The rover was

connected with the CORS via internet connection.

Rigorous equipment setup ensured optimal accuracy.

 Data Collection:

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Field measurements commenced by capturing points along the previously established perimeter

markers.

3.1.2. DETAILING USING DGPS:

Detailed measurements were taken for all features within the project area. These features

included buildings, poles, and water tanks.

3.1.3. LEVELLING & SPOT HEIGHTENING:

 At station PL1, measurements were taken every 10 meters inward from the boundary line

using a steel tape.

 A tracking rod was positioned at each 10-meter interval, and observations were recorded

at these points.

 All data was subsequently recorded.

3.2. DATA DOWNLOADING AND PLAN PLOTTING:

After downloading the csv file (excel format) of the data collected on the site, we then proceeded

for plotting.

Using GIS softwares like;

 AutoCAD software
 Surfers

We were able to produce a digital Topographic map.

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4.0. CHALLENGES FACED DURING THIS PRACTICAL

 Challenges related to satellite geometry, atmospheric conditions, or signal obstructions

were encountered.

 Errors occurred during the conversion of raw data to the desired format.

4.1. CONCLUSION
The practical successfully met its objectives and was conducted with accuracy.

As Surveying and Geo-informatics students, we have gained practical competence in

conducting topographic surveys using Differential GPS.

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 REFERENCES

Journal of Surveying Engineering, Surveying and Land Information Science, and

Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing often publish research related to topographic

surveying.

Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and JSTOR

Surveying Theory and Practice by R.M. Agorwal (any recent edition)

Geographic Information Systems and Cartography by Kang-tsung Chang (2016)

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 DELIVERABLES

Acquired data

A Topographic map

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 BOUNDARY DATA ACQUIRED

NORTHING( EASTING( HEIGH

POINT I.D m) m) T

1 839692.519 753706.819 371.609

2 839438.665 753623.158 371.97

3 839493.182 753388.143 368.869

4 839615.394 753408.451 367.455

5 839761.452 753573.101 369.213

6 839858.865 753634.569 371.481

7 839843.845 753746.678 371.396

8 839785.035 753745.6 371.27

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 DATA ACQUIRED
NORTHIN EASTIN HEIGH
POINT I.D GS (m) GS (m) T (m)

1 839692.5 753706.8 371.609

2 839438.7 753623.2 371.97

3 839493.2 753388.1 368.869

4 839615.4 753408.5 367.455

5 839761.5 753573.1 369.213

EB1 839701.8 753566.3 369.905

EB2 839745 753582 369.52

EB3 839745.4 753582.4 370.388

EB4 839751.2 753585 369.558

EB5 839747.9 753594.3 369.847

EB6 839698.2 753576.2 370.112

RD1 839683.8 753588.9 370.612

RD2 839681.9 753594.3 370.674

RD3 839774.3 753621.3 370.07

RD4 839774.9 753627.9 370.101

BOREHOLE1 839790.3 753595.8 369.474
BOREHOLE2 839787.7 753597.1 369.508
BOREHOLE3 839787.2 753593.4 369.433
Genhouse1 839789.7 753585.8 370.512
Genhouse2 839793.4 753585.6 369.266
Genhouse3 839795.2 753580.7 369.416
powerline1 839799 753583.9 369.362
powerline2 839824.7 753592.7 369.811

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 ICT1 839821.9 753585.9 369.853

ICT2 839800.6 753579.7 369.32

ICT3 839808.5 753558.1 371.175

ICT4 839858.8 753634.6 371.48

pt6 839858.9 753634.6 371.481

RDCONF.1 839869.4 753633.5 371.609
RDCONF.2 839878.2 753636.2 371.556
RDCONF.3 839872.1 753666 371.709
RDCONF.4 839863.3 753663.5 371.83
Roundabout1 839863.4 753657.9 371.812
Roundabout2 839864.3 753653.7 371.806
Roundabout3 839832.2 753642.8 371.192
Roundabout4 839834.4 753650 371.298
Roundabout5 839824.1 753646.3 371.083
Roundabout6 839838.8 753640.9 371.165
Roundabout7 839866.7 753647.6 371.806
Roundabout8 839867.1 753642.5 371.749
powerline3 839862.3 753606.2 371.118
FPA235TBOUND7 839843.8 753746.7 371.396

confrd1 839847.3 753741 370.983

confrd2 839845.1 753748.6 370.964

confrd3 839832.5 753749.6 370.743

confrd4 839832.3 753760.1 370.555

culvet1 839845.3 753760.9 370.691

culvet2 839850.1 753760.3 370.69

culvet3 839850.2 753761.2 370.668

culvet4 839845.5 753761.9 370.688

conf.rd4 839863.6 753760.6 370.621

conf.rd5 839867.3 753750.4 370.781

conf.rd6 839858.1 753746.8 370.846

conf.rd7 839857 753741.5 370.894

conf.rd8 839858.9 753731.8 371.015

CONF.HALL1 839791.3 753710.1 371.847

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 CONF.HALL2 839784.7 753730.4 371.802
CONF.HALL3 839779.4 753733.9 371.919
CONF.HALL4 839758.7 753727.4 371.754
CONF.HALL5 839756 753722 371.782
CONF.HALL6 839762.6 753702 371.713
CONF.HALL7 839768.3 753698.8 372.1
CONF.HALL8 839787.8 753704.7 371.641
CONF.HALL9 839785.1 753745.6 371.026

pt8 839785 753745.6 371.27

Rdconf.1 839784.5 753747.4 370.778

Rdconf.2 839781.8 753755 370.744

lib.powerline1 839792.1 753760.3 370.716
lib.powerline2 839811.8 753762.5 370.879
lib.powerline3 839754.6 753748.9 371.093

engr.rd1 839710.1 753726.6 371.202

engr.rd2 839712.2 753718.9 371.286

engr.rd3 839677.5 753704.4 371.618

engr.rd4 839673.8 753711.5 371.668

civilengr.bd1 839679 753694.7 371.567
civilengr.bd2 839672.7 753695.8 371.746
civilengr.bd3 839672.6 753701.2 372.052
civilengr.bd4 839668.8 753698.3 372.271
civilengr.bd5 839668.1 753697.2 371.834
civilengr.bd6 839667.1 753696.4 371.686
civilengr.bd7 839676.8 753647.8 374.584
civilengr.bd8 839671 753653.1 375.478
civilengr.bd9 839662.9 753693.1 380.173
civilengr.bd10 839621.6 753680.4 372.131
civilengr.bd11 839624 753662.5 372.829
civilengr.bd12 839613.8 753660.2 371.951
civilengr.bd13 839634.5 753577.2 371.09
civilengr.bd14 839653.7 753582.1 370.973
civilengr.bd15 839646.9 753617.1 372.356
civilengr.bd16 839696.8 753630.6 371.193
civilengr.bd17 839695.7 753636.3 371.658
civilengr.bd18 839697.1 753637.1 371.502
civilengr.bd19 839695.5 753643 371.371
civilengr.bd20 839692.1 753642.2 371.676
obasanjobd1 839651.2 753579.3 370.901

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 obasanjobd2 839641.3 753575 370.799
obasanjobd3 839648.9 753556.5 370.652
obasanjobd4 839612.2 753540.4 370.91
obasanjobd5 pt 839640.3 753476.5 368.825
obasanjobd6 pt 839681 753494.1 368.691
obasanjobd7 pt 839679.1 753499 369.236
obasanjobd8 pt 839685 753502.2 368.95
obasanjobd9 pt 839670.3 753537.7 370.345
obasanjobd10 pt 839677.4 753538.2 371.637
obasanjobd11 pt 839679.1 753536.6 369.779
obasanjobd12 pt 839679.4 753536.7 369.742
obasanjobd13 pt 839674.1 753549.1 370.812
obasanjobd14 pt 839676.4 753550.7 370.023
obasanjobd15 pt 839674 753556 370.125
obasanjobd16 pt 839667.7 753554.5 370.291
obasanjobd17 pt 839664.9 753560.7 370.409
obasanjobd18 pt 839660.8 753559.2 370.609
OLDENGR1PT1 pt 839584.6 753574.2 371.705
OLDENGR1PT2 pt 839578.3 753572.4 371.462
OLDENGR1PT3 pt 839570.7 753606.7 371.781
OLDENGR1PT4 pt 839571.4 753608.4 372.288
OLDENGR1PT5 pt 839570 753614 372.221
OLDENGR1PT6 pt 839567.8 753620.2 372.034
OLDENGR1PT7 pt 839564.7 753619.1 372.132
OLDENGR1PT8 pt 839554.6 753654 372.494
OLDENGR1PT9 pt 839544 753650.8 372.471
OLDENGR1PT10 pt 839545.2 753639.5 375.54
OLDENGR1PT11 pt 839543.6 753643.3 376.031
OLDENGR1PT12 pt 839542.3 753648.5 376.239
ENGRRD1 pt 839528.1 753653.8 372.407
ENGRRD2 pt 839524.1 753662.1 372.293
ENGRRD3 pt 839444.9 753635.5 371.355
ENGRRD4 pt 839443.6 753626.6 371.558
ENGRRD5 pt 839436.8 753624 371.638
ENGRRD6 pt 839438 753616.5 371.682
ENGRRD7 pt 839430.1 753613.1 371.483
ENGRRD8 pt 839425.9 753639.1 371.786
ENGRRD9 pt 839433.4 753640.2 371.158
ENGRRD10 pt 839436.5 753634.6 372.225
ENGRRD11 pt 839447.8 753616.5 373.951
ENGRRD12 pt 839449.1 753609.5 372.102
ENGRRD13 pt 839445.7 753608.1 372.155
ENGRRD14 pt 839446.8 753601.8 373.195

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 ENGRRD15 pt 839449.1 753602.9 374.421
ENGRRD16 pt 839452.3 753596.6 372.749
ENGRRD17 pt 839479.1 753604.4 371.74
ENGRRD18 pt 839482.8 753578.8 376.536
ENGRRD19 pt 839455.3 753562.3 372.148
ENGRRD20 pt 839459.7 753545.2 371.811
ENGRRD21rd1 pt 839454.4 753544.5 371.584
ENGRRD21rd2 pt 839447.7 753546.4 370.474
ENGRRD21rd3 pt 839452.3 753518.2 371.414
ENGRRD21rd4 pt 839459.9 753519.6 371.351
ENGRRD21rd5 pt 839457.7 753529.6 371.465
ENGRRD21rd6 pt 839472.2 753533.7 371.588
ENGRRD21rd7 pt 839474 753538.7 371.66
ENGRRD21rd8 pt 839459 753535.5 371.684
ENGRbd23 pt 839559.3 753573.2 372.526
ENGRbd24 pt 839559.8 753579 372.766
ENGRbd25 pt 839560.8 753576.6 373.485
ENGRbd26 pt 839569.1 753563.4 371.484
ENGRbd27 pt 839586 753567.8 371.537
footpath1 pt 839586.3 753581.2 371.525
footpath2 pt 839588.3 753570.8 371.452
footpath3 pt 839587.1 753566.9 371.468
footpath4 pt 839584.5 753563.5 371.331
footpath5 pt 839583.9 753558.8 371.409
footpath6 pt 839591.7 753562.8 371.339
footpath7 pt 839595.2 753566.5 371.416
footpath8 pt 839594.5 753570.7 371.415
footpath9 pt 839591.8 753577.2 371.474
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footpath10ndabt3 pt 839583.5 753535.1 370.946
footpath10ndabt4 pt 839578.5 753533.5 370.975
footpath10ndabt5 pt 839574.6 753546.4 371.139
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footpath10ndabt7 pt 839572.5 753551.6 371.353
footpath10ndabt8 pt 839566.2 753554.7 370.901
footpath10ndabt9 pt 839542 753545.4 371.315
footpath10ndabt1
0 pt 839541.5 753540.5 371.497
footpath10ndabt1
1 pt 839559.6 753545.9 372.06
Oldengr.2 pt 839562 753545.7 372.042
Oldengr.3 pt 839550.7 753542.2 372.245

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 Oldengr.4 pt 839548.2 753531.6 372.514
Oldengr.5 pt 839543.2 753529.7 373.018
Oldengr.6 pt 839541.5 753539.6 373.783
Oldengr.7 pt 839517 753530.2 371.283
Oldengr.8 pt 839522.1 753512.5 371.035
Oldengr.9 pt 839533.2 753513.6 372.673
Oldengr.10 pt 839543.6 753481.4 373.088
Oldengr.11 pt 839538.1 753476.8 373.067
Oldengr.12 pt 839547.6 753424.6 375.888
Oldengr.13 pt 839550.4 753426.1 376.179
Oldengr.14 pt 839550.5 753422.7 375.908
Oldengr.15 pt 839554.5 753410 374.583
WORKSHOP101 pt 839545.5 753451.4 373.834
WORKSHOP102 pt 839540.2 753456.3 373.058
WORKSHOP103 pt 839525.1 753454 374.12
WORKSHOP104 pt 839523.3 753445.2 372.197
WORKSHOP105 pt 839514.8 753438.1 369.422
WORKSHOP106 pt 839514.2 753445.3 370.082
WORKSHOP107 pt 839492 753437 369.898
WORKSHOP108 pt 839487 753429.5 370.066
WORKSHOP109 pt 839519.4 753455.2 369.917
WORKSHOP110 pt 839501.4 753491.4 370.594
WORKSHOP111 pt 839491.9 753491.2 368.704
WORKSHOP112 pt 839511.5 753450.9 369.909
ENGRBD2CT pt 839572.5 753416.1 368.607
ENGRBD2CU pt 839569.4 753425 368.632
ENGRBD2CV pt 839564.1 753422.3 369.406
ENGRBD2CW pt 839564.2 753422.8 370.268
ENGRBD2CX pt 839565.8 753424.1 368.788
ENGRBD2CY pt 839564.8 753430.2 370.746
ENGRBD2CZ pt 839577.7 753434.1 371.169
ENGRBD2DA pt 839575.9 753426.4 370.813
ENGRBD2DB pt 839579.7 753429.4 368.907
ENGRBD2DC pt 839582 753430.1 368.991
ENGRBD2DD pt 839582.9 753431 368.967
ENGRBD2DE pt 839580.4 753435.9 369.114
ENGRBD2DF pt 839588.3 753438.3 369.202
ENGRBD2DG pt 839575.2 753480.2 370.155
ENGRBD2DH pt 839580.6 753481.9 370.055
ENGRBD2DI pt 839578.4 753491.1 370.242
ENGRBD2DJ pt 839576.4 753491.7 370.373
ENGR.ELECTRICPO
LE1 pt 839617.7 753430.3 368.03

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ENGR.ELECTRICPO
LE2 pt 839606 753489.6 369.865
ENGR.ELECTRICPO
LE3 pt 839596.3 753522.5 370.874
ENGR.ELECTRICPO
LE4 pt 839596.4 753522.4 370.846
Engrpt4 pt 839615.4 753408.4 367.572

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