Elementary Surveying, Global Edition
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781292060491
Author: Charles D. Ghilani, Paul Wolf
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.1P
To determine
The fundamental difference between a topographic map and planimetric map.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
The difference between a topographic map and a planimetric map is described below:
Topographic map
- Topographic map shows the earth's surface in 3-D.
- It represents with contour lines to show the elevation at definite intervals.
- The contour intervals are decided as per the requirement.
- The details of the map can be seen precisely by using less contour intervals which increases the duration and cost.
Planimetric Mapping
- Planimetric map also shows the landscapes 3-D.
- However, the feathers are denoted with points and lines.
- The aerial photography is used to take out the landscapes.
- The information's features can be attached with the map using GIS.
- Since the features are represented by contours lines, the cost is less compared to the topographic map.
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Chapter 17 Solutions
Elementary Surveying, Global Edition
Ch. 17 - Prob. 17.1PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.2PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.3PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.4PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.5PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.6PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.7PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.8PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.9PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.10P
Ch. 17 - Prob. 17.11PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.12PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.13PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.14PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.15PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.16PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.17PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.18PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.19PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.20PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.21PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.22PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.23PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.24PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.25PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.26PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.27PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.28PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.29PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.30PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.31PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.32PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.33PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.34PCh. 17 - Prob. 17.35P
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