What is the difference between GIS accurate and survey accurate?
According to the NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Model Standards, there are two types of accuracy standards. “Relative Positional Accuracy is used in property surveys, construction surveys and topographic surveys. Geospatial Positional Accuracy is used in mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and geodetic control surveys” – Section G, Positional Accuracy Definitions and Proecdures. For more information please visit this link. WARNING: Link is in PDF format.