| Abstract: | After a brief explanation of the role of the Directorate of Military Survey, the paper describes the production of part of a new series of 1:100 000 scale maps of Oman by soldiers of 42 Survey Engineer Group. Starting with the design and observation of the field survey control network, continuing with aerial triangulation and plotting, followed by compilation and all stages of production from drawing to printing of the maps, the project exercised the skills of survey technician soldiers to a high degree. The paper elaborates on the unusual problems caused by the barren nature of the terrain and describes the use of advanced technology during the latter part of the project. |
