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Table of contents
- 1. Fundamentals
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Reference Surfaces
- 1.3 Measuring Systems and Units
- 1.4 Error Theory
- 1.5 Short Introduction to Matrix Algebra
- 2. Elements of Surveying Instruments
- 2.1 Spirit Levels
- 2.2 Imaging with Lenses
- 2.3 Measuring Telescopes
- 2.4 Tripods and Instrument Base
- 3. Theodolites and Angular Measurements
- 3.1 Horizontal, Vertical and Space Angles
- 3.2 The Theodolite (Transit)
- 3.3 Optical Theodolites
- 3.4 Electronic Theodolites
- 3.5 Levelling and Centring of Measuring Instruments
- 3.6 Testing and Adjusting a Theodolite
- 3.7 Horizontal Angle Measurements
- 3.8 Orientation with Gyro Instruments
- 4. Distance Measurements
- 4.1 Simple Distance Measurements
- 4.2 Tacheometry (Stadia Distances)
- 4.3 Precision Distance Measurements with Mechanical and Optical Means
- 4.4 Electronic Distance Measurements
- 5. Fundamentals of Plane Coordinate Computations
- 5.1 Rectangular and Polar Coordinates
- 5.2 Coordinate Transformation
- 5.3 Rectangular Coordinate Systems
- 6. Determination of Plane Horizontal Coordinates
- 6.1 Types of Point Determinations
- 6.2 Uncertainties in Determination and Definition of Horizontal Points
- 6.3 Preparatory Computations
- 6.4 Trigonometric Point Determination
- 6.5 Point Determination Based on Distance Measurements
- 6.6 Point Determination Using a Combination of Angular and Distance Measurements
- 6.7 Polar Surveys of Object Points
- 6.8 Traversing
- 7. Fundamentals of Horizontal Geodetic Networks
- 7.1 Older Horizontal Networks
- 7.2 Design and Observation of a Modern Horizontal Network
- 7.3 General Remarks on Geodetic Network Design
- 7.4 Approximate Method for the Computation of Small Combined Networks
- 8. Field Surveys with Simple Instrumentation and their Evaluation
- 8.1 Marking of Points and Straight Lines
- 8.2 Staking of Fixed Angles
- 8.3 Detail Surveys
- 8.4 Plotting of the Survey Plan
- 8.5 Reproduction and Scale Changes
- 8.6 Area Determination
- 9. Differential Levelling
- 9.1 Levelling Instruments
- 9.2 Levelling Methods
- 10. Trigonometric Heighting
- 10.1 Basic Equation for Trigonometric Heights
- 10.2 Theodolite Parts Designed for Vertical Angle Measurements
- 10.3 Measuring of Vertical Angles
- 10.4 Trigonometric Heights Over Short Ranges
- 10.5 Trigonometric Heighting Over Long Ranges
- 10.6 Refraction Coefficient from Reciprocal Sights
- 10.7 Reduction of Zenith Angles to Station Origin
- 10.8 Accuracy of Trigonometric Heights Over Long Ranges
- 10.9 Trigonometric Height Traversing
- 11. Barometric Heighting
- 11.1 Physical Fundamentals
- 11.2 Mercury Barometers
- 11.3 Corrections of the Mercury Barometer Readings
- 11.4 Aneroid Barometers with Membrane Box
- 11.5 Corrections to the Aneroid Barometer Readings
- 11.6 Determination of Elevation Differences Using Barometer Measurements
- 11.7 Determination of Elevation Differences Using Altimeter Measurements
- 11.8 Accuracy of Barometric Heights
- 12. Three-Dimensional Positioning
- 12.1 Topographic Surveying with Conventional Means
- 12.2 Electronic Tacheometers
- 12.3 Inertial Positioning
- 12.4 Positioning with Satellites
- 13. Route Surveying
- 13.1 Basic Design Considerations
- 13.2 Simple Staking with a Theodolite
- 13.3 Staking of the Principal Points of a Circular Arc
- 13.4 Staking of Intermediate Points
- 13.5 Approximate Formulae for Practical Use
- 13.6 Compound Curves
- 13.7 Easement Curves
- 14. Engineering Surveys
- 14.1 Tasks of and Special Problems in Engineering Surveys
- 14.2 Earthwork Computation
- 14.3 Earthwork Computation Using Digital Terrain Models
- 14.4 Engineering Surveys in Connection with Transportation Routes
- 14.5 Staking of Structures
- 14.6 Monitoring of Power Dams
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index