OSU Survey Camp | Part 1: Overview & Fieldwork Planning || Michael Olsen & Chase Simpson

OSU Survey Camp | Part 1
Oregon State University’s Survey Camp, a 1.5-day immersive training, begins with an introduction and overview from Prof. Michael Olsen, followed by fieldwork planning led by Assist. Prof. Chase Simpson. The session emphasizes being efficient yet meticulous—teaching students how to prepare for surveying projects and building a strong foundation for success in the field. The session wraps up with an overview of the survey area, a hands-on planning exercise, and finalizing strategies as a team.

📍 Chapters

Michael Olsen, Professor | Overview of OSU Survey Camp
🎤 00:50 — Introductions
🎯 04:39 — Workshop Objectives
🏫 08:52 — Lab Space & Equipment
🧰 11:56 — Equipment Overview
🤝 12:51 — Importance of Fieldwork & Collaboration

Chase Simpson, Assistant Professor | Fieldwork Planning
🧽 16:20 — Meticulous Equipment Care
🗺️ 17:13 — Survey Plan Development
✅ 19:27 — Detailed Equipment Checklist
⚠️ 21:32 — Site Safety Plan
👥 22:24 — Personnel & Assigned Duties
🎒 25:19 — Personal Gear
📸 25:44 — Documentation with Photos & Field Notes
📄 28:56 — Permits & Procedures
🎯 29:52 — Defining Research Objectives & Data Needs
🚙 32:19 — Logistics
⚙️ 33:01 — Equipment Settings & Workflows

After this session, new graduate students:
👥 Define team roles
📝 Create and check equipment lists
⚙️ Verify instruments are operational and set up correctly
🚙 Plan logistics
📸 Document their work with photos and field notes


🎥 This video was prepared by Oregon State University (OSU) in collaboration with the American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS).

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