Development of an Automated CAD Survey Generation Tool for Land Surveying and Oil Drilling Permissions

Manual creation of detailed land surveys for oil drilling permissions is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to errors. The process involves detailed marking of key survey elements such as surface hole location, point of penetration, first and last take points, and bottom hole location, with complex coordinate and bearing calculations, which reduces efficiency and increases the risk of inaccuracies.

A mid-sized land surveying firm specializing in creating detailed survey drawings for resource extraction and infrastructure development projects.

• Automate the identification, labeling, and calculation of critical survey elements to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Reduce the time required to produce detailed survey drawings, enabling faster decision-making and permitting.
• Enhance system performance to handle large datasets with real-time processing capabilities.
• Develop a user-friendly interface for surveyors to interact with automated tools seamlessly.

• Automated identification and labeling of survey elements such as surface hole location, point of penetration, first and last take points, and bottom hole location.
• Embedded calculation engine that computes distances, bearings, azimuths, and relationships between survey points with high precision.
• Intuitive presentation layer that allows users to input commands, view results, and make adjustments easily within the CAD environment.
• Seamless integration with existing geospatial data management and CAD systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Geospatial data sources and APIs for coordinate and terrain data
• Existing CAD and survey data management systems
• Data validation and migration tools to ensure accuracy during integration

• Real-time or near-real-time processing of large datasets with minimal latency
• System reliability with high accuracy in element identification and calculations
• Secure data handling complying with industry standards
• User interface designed for ease of use with minimal training

The automated CAD survey generation tool is expected to significantly reduce survey creation time, improve drawing accuracy, and minimize errors. This will lead to faster processing of oil drilling permissions, increased productivity of surveyors, and improved data reliability for critical decision-making. Efficiency gains could enable the client to deliver projects 30-50% faster and reduce manual errors, leading to cost savings and enhanced competitiveness.