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BOSTON LEVELING ROD [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A two-piece rod with fixed target on one end. The target is adjusted in elevation by moving one part of the rod on the other. Read by vernier. For heights greater than 5½ feet, the target en is up; for lesser heights, the target end is down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Mire de nivellement en 2 parties avec mire fixe à chaque extrémité. La longueur s'obtient par coulissement d'une partie sur l'autre. Lecture par vernier.

Spanish

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