Manual Notice: 2005-1
From: Judy Skeen, P. E., Director, Information Systems Division
Manual: TxDOT GPS User’s Manual
Effective Date: August 01, 2005
Purpose
To provide the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) information governing the operation standards used by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). These standards are the policies and guidelines set forth by TxDOT regarding Global Positioning Systems processes and procedures.
The intent of this manual is for use by TxDOT employees and TxDOT consultants. Development of this manual provides TxDOT employees and contractors with the concepts, policies, standards, procedures, and practices that govern Global Positioning System functions.
Contents
This manual provides information on the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to perform densification surveys at the State and District level down to small-scale mapping projects. The manual provides an index for quickly locating specific information in the field. Additionally, Appendix B provides a glossary for definitions of terms.
Instructions
Users are encouraged to print this manual double-sided. To ensure manual currency, check the publishing date of printed manuals against the manual found on the General Services Division (Online Manuals) website.
Contact
Please address your comments, concerns, or questions regarding this manual’s information policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices to the TxDOT Standing Committee on Surveying (SCOS).
Archives
Past manual notices are available in a pdf archive.