Ever wonder about that thingy you see surveyors using? I have. Today I found out that it's called a transit. This fellow explains how to set one up.
This page discusses the basic tools of a surveyor.
If you like working outdoors in a variety of locations, and you have a head for detail and enjoy math, surveying might be the profession for you.
Read more about surveyors on the Wikipedia page.
~DJ Adam~
