theodolite
theodolite
Definition
the·odo·lite (t̸hē äd′ə līt′)
noun
a surveying instrument used to measure vertical and horizontal angles
Etymology: ModL theodelitus: prob. invented (c. 1571) by Leonard Digges, Eng mathematician
the·od′o·lit′ic (-ə lit′ik) adjective
theodolite
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: More realistically, the position of any parts of the cave reaching the surface can be compared against a surface survey using theodolites.
- remove: Follow the steps below to remove the theodolite from its carrying case.
Adjective modifier
- total: A total station theodolite was mounted on a tripod at the sun position.
- simple: It is usually known now as the ' simple theodolite ' .
- non-magnetic: The fluxgate sensor mounted on the telescope of a non-magnetic theodolite is used to detect when it is perpendicular to the magnetic field vector.
Modifies a noun
- survey: This would produce a data set of 10 bearings, which could then be compared to a theodolite survey of the course.
- measurement: Theodolite measurements of changes of azimuth and elevation and angular size are of great aid to the evaluation of reports.
- operator: Shortly after the balloon was aloft west of the observation point, the theodolite operator swung his instrument rapidly to the east.
- operation: If those personnel who normally wear eyeglasses can remove them during theodolite operations, they will obtain a greater field of view.
- datum: The data was collated in a spreadsheet, and compared against the theodolite survey data.
Noun used with modifier
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