survey points

[/ˈsɜːrveɪ pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: survey points
pontos de levantamento
1. Fixed locations or coordinates used in surveying and mapping to establish reference positions for measuring distances, angles, and elevations
The surveyor marked the survey points with stakes before beginning the topographical measurement.
O topógrafo marcou os pontos de levantamento com estacas antes de iniciar a medição topográfica.
2. Predetermined locations on a property or land used as benchmarks for construction, engineering, or cartographic purposes
All survey points must be accurately recorded in the land registry documentation.
Todos os pontos de levantamento devem ser registrados com precisão na documentação do registro de terras.
3. Control points established through GPS, theodolite measurements, or other surveying instruments to create a network of reference positions
The GPS units were calibrated using the existing survey points across the region.
Os equipamentos GPS foram calibrados usando os pontos de levantamento existentes na região.
Survey points are fundamental in Brazil's cadastral system and land registration (Registro de Imóveis). The term is widely used in engineering, architecture, and construction industries. In the US, this is critical for property boundaries and construction projects. Both countries require precise survey points for legal property documentation and infrastructure development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
control pointsreference pointsbenchmark pointsdatum pointsreference stations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de levantamento
Standard technical term used in surveying and engineering contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pontos de levantamento / marcos de referência
Often used interchangeably with marcos de referência in local surveying practices
São Paulo
pontos de levantamento / pontos de controle
Commonly referred to as pontos de controle in engineering and construction projects
Portugal
pontos de levantamento / pontos de referência
Portuguese surveyors may also use pontos de controle or vértices topográficos

Related Words

surveyingtriangulationGPS coordinatestopographycadastral surveybenchmarktheodoliteleveling

Related Idioms & Phrases

establish survey points - estabelecer pontos de levantamento
mark survey points - marcar pontos de levantamento
reference survey points - pontos de levantamento de referência
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