Surveying Glossary — Letter T

A surveying method using a plane table and alidade to graphically map terrain and features directly in the field.

Tacheometry is a surveying method that uses a tacheometer to rapidly measure distances and angles for mapping terrain without direct distance measurement.

Tempu tu fixu es la durasia mediana kvantifika per korektaR errorus o problemus en sistemus surveyadu.

A surveying technology that uses laser pulses to measure distances and create detailed 3D models of terrestrial surfaces and structures.

A precision optical instrument used in surveying to measure angles and distances for mapping and construction purposes.

The process of measuring horizontal and vertical angles using a theodolite instrument in surveying and construction work.

A surveying technique that corrects measurements for the effects of instrument tilt or inclination from vertical.

The measurement of the time taken for a signal to travel from a source to a target and back, used to calculate distance in surveying applications.

The permissible variation or acceptable range of error in surveying measurements and dimensional specifications.

Topcon Magnet is an advanced surveying software platform designed for field data collection, processing, and project management in geospatial applications.

A detailed map showing terrain elevation and surface features using contour lines and symbols.

A detailed measurement and mapping of the Earth's surface features, including elevation changes, natural and artificial structures, and terrain characteristics.

A total station is an electronic surveying instrument that combines theodolite, electronic distance measurement, and data recording capabilities in a single device for precise land measurements.

The process of positioning and calibrating a total station instrument at a survey point to begin measurement operations.

A conformal map projection where the cylinder is rotated 90 degrees to wrap around the Earth along a meridian instead of the equator.

A method of surveying that establishes a series of connected survey stations by measuring distances and angles between consecutive points.

A surveying method that determines positions of points by measuring angles and distances within a network of triangles.

A three-legged surveying instrument stand used to support and level surveying equipment such as theodolites and total stations.

A surveying method that uses trigonometric calculations and measured angles to determine height differences between points.

A surveying method that determines the position of a point by measuring distances from three or more known reference points.

Trimble Business Center is a cloud-based software platform designed for surveying, construction, and geospatial professionals to process, manage, and deliver survey data and projects.

A three-legged stand used to support surveying instruments such as theodolites, levels, and total stations at a fixed height and angle.

The slowing of electromagnetic signals as they pass through the troposphere, affecting the accuracy of surveying and positioning measurements.

A barlangok és föld alatti szerkezetek precíz pozicionálása és térképezése érdekében végzett geodéziai mérések összessége.

A surveying technique where measurements are taken on both sides of a surveying instrument to verify accuracy and eliminate systematic errors.