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What is the method of determining distance and elevation using instruments and geometry?
Surveying
What is a slope distance?
Surveying terminology. The measure of distance along a slope. The distance of a line where elevation changes from point 1 to point 2
What methods could you use to calculate the x-coordinate of the midpoint of a horizontal segment?
To calculate the x-coordinate of the midpoint of a horizontal segment, you simply take the sum of x-coordinate of the endpoints of the horizontal segment and divide this by two. An example is if one is given endpoints with th x and y coordinates 2,3 and 5,6. To find the midpoint of the x-coordinates add 2 and 5 and divide this by 2, or 7/2.
What globe lines that are always the same distance apart?
"Parallels" of latitude. Those are the lines that are drawn horizontal on the globe or map.
What lines parallel to the horizon?
Parallel lines never intersect and always remain equal distance from each other.
What is tacheometric surveying?
the special type of theodolite used to measure horizontal and vertical distance and horizontal angle.
What does HOT stand for in surveying terminology?
HOT stands for Horizontal Offset Target, a reference point used in surveying to calculate horizontal measurements and distances from a particular point or feature.
When coordinates of two geographical points are known and we calculate the distance between them Is the calculated distance the horizontal distance or the actual distance?
The horizontal distance. Points of latitude and longitude can't account for elevation.
How do you calculate gradient?
Gradient= Vertical gain / Horizontal distance Hope this helps ;P
How can an absolute value equation help you calculate the distance form one point to another on the coordinate plane when the points are on the same vertical line?
The absolute difference in the vertical direction is zero but the absolute difference in the horizontal direction will be the horizontal distance - which is the distance between the points.
When do you use theodolite for surveying?
To measure Angles, Process of Measuring Horizontal and vertical Angles
How do you calculate the horizontal distance traveled by an object if you are given the horizontal velocity and time in the air?
You cannot because you do not know how long before the object falls to the ground and so stops moving.
What is an altazimuth?
An altazimuth is a telescope or surveying instrument which has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation.
What is the horizontal distance formula?
The answer depends on the context: If you have a distance vector of magnitude V, that is inclined at an angle q to the horizontal, then the horizontal distance is V*cos(q).
What is an altometer?
An altometer is another name for a theodolite, a surveying instrument used to measure horizontal or vertical angles.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traverse surveying?
Advantages of Traverse Surveying: Traverse surveying creates a closed loop, which confirms the accuracy of the survey. It is suitable for surveying large areas with a minimum of time and effort. This method can be used for both plane and geodetic surveying. It is easy to calculate the coordinates and areas by using the traverse surveying method. Disadvantages of Traverse Surveying: The accuracy of the survey is dependent upon the accuracy of the instruments used for the measurements. This method requires a long base line which is not always available in certain circumstances. Traverse surveying is not suitable for rough terrain as measurements can be affected by uneven ground. It is difficult to locate the exact points when the measurements are taken from a long distance.
Is longitude horizontal?
Lines of longitude are vertical but they measure horizontal distance(In degrees,not kilometers or miles)between Greenwich Mean Time(GMT) and you so the lines are vertical,not horizontal. However,longitude measures horizontal distance,not vertical distance.
