Theodolite
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A theodolite is used for measuring vertical and horizontal [[angel|angels]]. The main parts are the horizontal and the vertical circles, which are scaled in [[gon]]. It is regularly placed on a [[:wikipedia:tripod|tripod]] and features several [[wikipedia:spirit level|spirit levels]] for adjusting the theodolite in the field. | A theodolite is used for measuring vertical and horizontal [[angel|angels]]. The main parts are the horizontal and the vertical circles, which are scaled in [[gon]]. It is regularly placed on a [[:wikipedia:tripod|tripod]] and features several [[wikipedia:spirit level|spirit levels]] for adjusting the theodolite in the field. | ||
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| + | [[File:Theodolit.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Sketch of a theodolite with numbers indicating the functional parts. '''1:''' Vertical circle. '''2:''' Reading for vertical circle. '''3:''' Spirit level axis. '''4:''' Bulls eye spirit level. '''5:''' Plumb-bob. '''6:''' Fixation screw. '''7:''' Tripod. '''8:''' Clamps. '''9:''' Horizontal circle. '''10:''' Reading for horizontal circle. '''11:''' Horizontal axis (tilt axis). '''12:''' Clamp. '''13:''' Telescope. '''14:''' Vertical axis.]] | ||
==Measuring polygons== | ==Measuring polygons== | ||
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Functional principle
A theodolite is used for measuring vertical and horizontal angels. The main parts are the horizontal and the vertical circles, which are scaled in gon. It is regularly placed on a tripod and features several spirit levels for adjusting the theodolite in the field.
