Research Article
Apr 1970
Reconnaissance for Dam Sites in Remote Areas
Publication: Journal of the Surveying and Mapping Division
Volume 96, Issue 1
Abstract
River reconnaissance studies generally separate into three stages: literature search, interviews with knowledgeable people, and field investigations. The reconnaissance engineer should screen general literature about the reconnaissance area before branching out into more detailed descriptions. The engineer will interview people who are familiar with the area and ask about problems he might face. Before going into the area the engineer-geologist team should make an aerial reconnaissance. Aerial and ground reconnaissance information must be very carefully observed, recorded and illustrated because the trip will probably never be repeated. The team will use field notes, sketches, marked-up maps, photographs and tape-records to record field information. The Trip Report, consisting of a series of sit reports, should be reviewed by the client before the team leaves the field. A standard format for each site report would be: (1) A compressed main report with recommendations; (2) an appendix containing copies of pertinent field notes; and (3) a file with all the original field notes.
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Journal of the Surveying and Mapping Division
Volume 96 • Issue 1 • April 1970
Pages: 97 - 111
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© 1970 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Apr 1970
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Vernon E. Swanson, F.ASCE
Sr. Analyst, Real Estate Research Corporation, Chicago, Ill.
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