Lecture 26: Theodolite Traversing

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What is the main purpose of a theodolite?

  • Measuring distances accurately
  • Measuring angles in horizontal and vertical planes (correct)
  • Measuring time accurately
  • Measuring elevations of mountains

What is the maximum range of accurate measurement a theodolite can achieve?

  • 10 arc seconds
  • 30 degrees
  • 20 arc seconds (correct)
  • 60 degrees

Which type of theodolite is mounted within one of the standards with a full 360° scale?

  • Transit theodolite (correct)
  • Non-transit theodolite
  • Vernier Theodolite
  • None of the above

What is the function of the vertical circle in a theodolite?

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What is the purpose of eliminating parallax in a theodolite's telescope?

<p>To reduce errors in angle measurements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from measuring deflection angles, what other use does a theodolite have?

<p>Finding magnetic north direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to hold the telescope at a particular vertical angle?

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Which component must be leveled before using the instrument?

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What is used to center the instrument exactly over a station mark?

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Which part of the instrument houses the foot screws and the bearing for the vertical axis?

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What is used for levelling particularly when taking vertical angle observations?

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Which component is used to define the horizontal direction in which the telescope is sighted?

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What is used during a sequence or 'round' of horizontal angle measurements?

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What is used to gradually rotate the horizontal circle when it is clamped?

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What is placed on the upper plate and known as the plate bubble?

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What carries two Vernier at its extremities and forms part of T-frame?

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What is the purpose of transiting in theodolite usage?

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What does 'face left' refer to in the context of theodolite operation?

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What is the axis of the telescope in theodolite terminology?

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What is meant by 'changing face' in the context of theodolite operation?

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What is 'centering' in theodolite usage?

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What does 'face right' signify when using a theodolite?

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In theodolite operation, what is temporary adjustment primarily focused on?

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What is 'swinging the telescope' related to in a theodolite?

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In a theodolite, what action results from 'line of collimation'?

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What does 'vertical axis' represent in a theodolite equipment?

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What is recorded in column 4 of Gale's Traverse Table?

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What condition needs to be satisfied by the sum of all interior angles during traverse adjustments?

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What should be done if the sum of all exterior angles during the traverse does not meet the geometric conditions?

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How are corrections applied during traverse adjustments?

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What calculation is made to find the closing error in a traverse?

<p>Summing up latitudes and departures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rule can be applied to calculate corrections during traverse adjustments?

<p>Bowditch's rule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are corrections distributed to all sides of a traverse in graphical balancing?

<p>Proportional to their length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a horizontal line drawn from Po to P' represent in graphical balancing?

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'Qo Qa, Ro Ra, So Sa, and To Ta' represent what in graphical balancing corrections?

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'Pa Qa Ra Sa Ta' provide what in graphical balancing of a traverse?

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In the method of reiteration, what is done to ensure the sum of the measured angles is 360º?

<p>Unlocking upper clamp and bisecting signals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a traverse in surveying?

<p>Measuring horizontal control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are vertical angles measured in surveying?

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What is the purpose of the levelling process described for a theodolite?

<p>To ensure accurate horizontal sight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to measure a horizontal angle to a finer degree of accuracy?

<p>Method of repetition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does sighting a signal at P with zero reading on Vernier A indicate in surveying?

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What is the formula to calculate the sum of interior angles for a traverse?

<p>(2n-4) x 900 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What operation is performed to adjust the closing error in a closed traverse?

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Which method is used for balancing a traverse when angular measurements are more precise than linear measurements?

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What is the condition that must be satisfied in a closed traverse regarding departures and latitudes?

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Which component of a line represents the north-south direction?

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What does the term 'closing error' refer to in a closed traverse?

<p>Distance between two computed positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction is the total error in departure and latitude distributed in Bowditch's method?

<p>Proportionate to line length (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What value must $ ext{Σ DT}$ and $ ext{Σ LT}$ satisfy for the transit rule method of balancing a traverse?

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Flashcards

Theodolite Purpose

Measures angles in horizontal and vertical planes with accuracy up to 20 arc seconds.

Transit Theodolite

Theodolite mounted within one of the standards with a full 360° scale.

Vertical Circle

Component of the theodolite that measures vertical angles.

Parallax Elimination

Eliminating parallax ensures accurate angle measurements by removing apparent shift.

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Theodolite Applications

A theodolite can also be used to find magnetic north direction.

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Vertical Tangent Screw

Used to hold the telescope at a specific vertical angle.

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Upper Plate Leveling

The upper plate must be leveled before using the instrument.

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Plumb Bob Use

Used to center the instrument directly over a station mark.

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Lower Plate Function

Houses the foot screws and vertical axis bearing.

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Altitude Level Function

Used for leveling when observing vertical angles.

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Index Bar Function

Defines the horizontal direction of the telescope's sight.

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Upper Horizontal Clamp

Used during horizontal angle measurements to fix direction.

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Lower Horizontal Tangent Screw

Gradually rotates the horizontal circle when clamped.

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T-frame

The Upper plate is known as the plate bubble

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Index Bar

Forms part of the T-frame and carries two Vernier scales.

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Transiting Purpose

Transiting changes the instrument's face for accurate measurements.

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Face Left Definition

Vertical circle is on the observer's left.

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Telescope Axis

Imaginary line through optical center of lens and eyepiece.

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Changing Face

Bringing the vertical circle from one side to the other.

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Centering Definition

Setting the instrument exactly over a marked station.

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Face Right Definition

Vertical circle is on the observer's right.

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Temporary Adjustment Focus

Centering, leveling, and focusing.

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Swinging the Telescope

Turning telescope in a horizontal plane

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Line of Collimation

Imaginary line passing through optical center of objective glass and its continuation.

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Vertical Axis

Axis of rotation in vertical plane.

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Gale's Table Column 4

Angles

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Interior Angles Sum

Should equal (2n - 4) right angles.

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Exterior Angles Adjustment

Adjust the discrepancy.

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Traverse Adjustment

Corrections applied to angles.

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Closing Error Calculation

Summing up latitudes and departures.

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