Control surveys establish a precise framework of reference points across a mining site, ensuring all subsequent surveys are accurate and consistent (Anderson Consulting Surveyors, n.d.). They provide the horizontal and vertical positions of points to which supplementary surveys are adjusted, setting the standard of accuracy for all subsequent and subordinate surveys to attain (Najera, 1995).
These surveys are foundational in geodetic surveying, establishing a robust network of reference points that other surveys rely on. By providing a core coordinate system, they create benchmarks essential for accurate positioning, allowing all other types of surveys to seamlessly integrate their specific measurements. Control frameworks are created using advanced geodetic techniques and instruments like theodolites and GNSS receivers, making them critical in both mining and large-scale civil engineering projects where foundational precision is paramount (Geodetic Surveying Definition, n.d.).
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