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BENCHMARK ELEVATION [1 record]

Record 1 2016-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
CONT

It's absolutely essential to make sure a benchmark location is chosen and the benchmark elevation is taken the first time the instrument is set up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
OBS

repère de nivellement : marque permanente, naturelle ou artificielle, à une altitude connue dans un système de référence donné.

Spanish

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