Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics (15th Edition)
Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134645964
Author: GHILANI
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1P

List the five types of measurements that form the basis of traditional ptane surveying-

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By listing the types of measurements that form the basis of traditional plane surveying.

Answer to Problem 2.1P

Horizontal angles, Horizontal distances, Vertical angles, Vertical distances, and Slope distances.

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The measurements forming the basis of traditional plane surveying are as follows:

  1. Horizontal angles
  2. Horizontal distances
  3. Vertical angles also treated as altitude or zenith
  4. Vertical distances
  5. Slope distances

Conclusion:

The measurements forming the basis of traditional plane surveying are: Horizontal angles, Horizontal distances, Vertical angles, Vertical distances, and Slope distances.

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