On the day of the solstice, June 21, 2013, geospatial professionals around the world and members of Land Surveyors United (a global support network for land surveyors) will be simultaneously recording survey grade GPS data from thousands of points around the globe, in order to gain a more accurate understanding of the earth's surface. This will be the second event of its kind; Survey Earth in a Day 2.0! http://surveyearth.com

1. June 21th 2013 (Solstice)
Media and Press Kit
A Worldwide Celebration of the Land Surveying Profession

2. In 2012, on the solstice, geospatial professionals around the world, includ
ing many of Land Surveyors United
members participated in the world's first ever global geospatial event of its
kind- Survey Earth in a Day. For the first
time in history, the surface of the Earth was simultaneously measured from
thousands of locations around the planet
by the people with boots on the ground that use GPS technology every day.

3. Survey Earth in a Day 2.0
The world's largest global support network for land surveyors, Land Surveyors United, will
once again be hosting Survey Earth in a Day. This event will continue in 2013 as an annual
social surveying education experiment, with a mission to not only to learn more about the
earth's surface but also monitor its changes over time, as a global community. Our results
will help change the knowledge we currently have of the dynamics of the surface of the
Earth.

4. Survey Earth in a Day is a celebration of the achievements of Land Surveyors and the Land
Surveying Profession and Industry.
● Commemorate International Surveyors Week
● Gather GPS data worldwide
● Continue to refine the models of the surface
of the Earth. (must meet specific
requirements Marks/GPS Data/Equipment)
● Promote a demystifed system of
understanding the means of measurement
using satellite positioning systems.

5. For Our Profession, Worldwide
If you are a surveyor, you should consider helping your fellow surveyors in setting a
world record, from where you live and work every day. Survey Earth in a Day, hosted by
Land Surveyors United has the potential of reaching an audience of professionals and
those who pass by a surveyor using "strange and highly technical" equipment.
Have you ever wondered what the general public perception of you, using this high-
tech equipment in their own community?
Survey Earth in a Day may be a simple opportunity for the Land Surveying
professionals of the world to share their knowledge in an understandable way with all who
are interested.
Creating public awareness and understanding of what you do every day may bring a
better understanding for all.

6. How Will Data Be Collected?
The data collected from the GPS readings around the Earth will be recorded on a dedicated
web page , which is accessed while in the field through the Land Surveyors United Mobile
interface or through the desktop version of Land Surveyors United when you get back to
the office.
Simply take a GPS reading at Noon. This can be at your home, office or jobsite. The
goal is to have as many points around the world from as many locations as possible.
All data submitted to Survey Earth in a Day should be in RINEX format. If we all use
the same format, it will be easier to post-process the data.
LSU will soon begin Live Q&A sessions with video on the SEIAD Google + Community in
preparation of the event.

7. Equipment Requirements
In order to participate in Survey Earth in a Day 2.0, you must
have access to Survey Grade GPS equipment and data
collection device. We are interested only in data from
devices which produce high accuracy results. No Cellphone
or other GPS device is acceptable.
All data submitted to Survey Earth in a Day will be post-
processed using RINEX.

8. Get Involved
Tweet to @surveyearth
Send Us a Tweet and Let Us Know You Are Helping!
Join Land Surveyors United
RSVP for the Survey Earth in a Day Event
optionally on Facebook
(but still need to be LSU member)
Follow Survey Earth on Twitter @surveyearth
..await further instructions.
Data you collect will be sent in via the new Land Surveyors United Mobile

9. Register and Represent Your Area
Register for the event and discuss on Facebook
Facebook Event
RSVP on the official Event's Page on LSU
Event on Land Surveyors United
Tweet to @surveyearth
Send Us a Tweet and Let Us Know You Are Helping!

10. Follow the Survey Earth Project
Facebook Survey Earth Page
Twitter @surveyearth
Google+ and Community With Live Hangouts
Land Surveyors United Group Forum

11. Land Surveyors Like You on Land Surveyors United Network