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Record 1 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
DEF

The interchanging of theodolites, prisms, and targets into tribrachs, which are left in position over the station.

CONT

When the theodolite (minus its tribrach) is placed on the tribrach vacated by the target or prism, it will be instantly over the point and nearly level. This system, called forced centering, speeds up the work and reduces centering errors associated with multiple setups.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
DEF

Technique consistant à permuter les instruments (théodolite, cible, AMED, etc.) sur des trépieds, préalablement installés sur les stations, favorisant ainsi un centrage de haute précision.

Spanish

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