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<br />performed twice. The first time through the Pinnacle processing software <br />provided by Topcon/Javad, the second time through Hector the Vector software <br />developed by the University of Maine, and used by the Florida DOT. <br /> <br />The results will be compared as a Quality Control I Quality Assurance measure. <br />Any target locations that exceed the standards set forth for this type of work will <br />be re-observed and reprocessed to insure reliability of coordinate data. Once all <br />work has been processed and approved, a second overall network adjustment <br />will be made including all target locations and control points utilized in the <br />locations. <br /> <br />A series of three wire bench runs will be made from recovered benchmarks, <br />through each target to verify the elevation values generated by GPS methods. <br />This step is extremely critical. Because GPS derived elevations are subject to <br />greater outside influences and error propagation than the 1 horizontal, X, Y <br />coordinates. These vertical values will be compared to the GPS derived values. If <br />there is an unacceptable level of inconsistency between the two sets of <br />elevations, the horizontal adjustment will be rerun based on the new elevations. <br /> <br />All horizontal coordinates will be State plane coordinates based on the 1983/90 <br />adjustment for the Florida East Zone. All vertical values will be based on 1929 <br />N.G.V.D. <br /> <br />1 .1.5 Digital Terrain Model <br /> <br />The Digital Terrain model or DTM will be created based on the points and line <br />work files supplied by the Photogrammetrist. A Least Squares Analysis will be <br />run against the DTM and the points used to test and verify the quality of the DTM <br />compared to the points comprising it. Then this DTM will be checked against spot <br />elevations and/or cross sections taken in the field to verify the validity of the <br />model to the existing ground surface. <br /> <br />If any data does not conform to the Florida Minimum Technical Standards, or the <br />National Map Accuracy Standards as set forth for Aerial Photogrammetry, <br />additional field work will be performed to locate and the source of the <br />unacceptable data, correct it, and re-compute and retest the DTM. <br /> <br />1.1.6 Field Verification of Digitized Topography <br /> <br />The digital topographic files supplied by the Photogrammetrist will be plotted out <br />to facilitate field verification. This essential step in the process is performed by <br />the field crew. They will verify that the topography shown on the plots matches <br />the existing features. They will also "fill in" any areas that were obscured, <br />preventing the Photogrammetrist from including them in his data. Ties will be <br />taken between physical objects to check and verify the scale of the drawings. <br />