- tacheometry
- tach·e·om·e·try
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tacheometry
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Tacheometry — (IPA en|ˈtækiˌɒmɨtri, from Greek for quick measure ), is a system of rapid surveying, by which the positions, both horizontal and vertical, of points on the earth surface relatively to one another are determined without using a chain or tape or a … Wikipedia
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Tachymeter — A tachymeter or tacheometer is a kind of theodolite used for rapid measurements and determines, electronically or electro optically, the distance to target, and is highly automated in its operations. A tachymeter is also used as the name of the… … Wikipedia
Theodolite — A theodolite (IPA en|θiːˈɒdəlаɪt) is an instrument for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles, as used in triangulation networks. It is a key tool in surveying and engineering work, particularly on inaccessible grounds, but theodolites… … Wikipedia
Jacob's staff — with four transom For the plant known as the ocotillo, sometimes called the Jacob s staff, see ocotillo. The Jacob s staff, also called a cross staff, a ballastella, a fore staff, or a balestilha is used to refer to several things. This can lead… … Wikipedia
Stadia mark — Stadia marks, also called stadia lines or stadia hairs, are crosshairs on the reticle of a theodolite or other surveying instrument that allow stadiametric rangefinding.EtymologyThe term stadia mark derives from the obsolete unit of distance, the … Wikipedia
Marine terrace — A marine terrace, coastal terrace[1], raised beach or perched coastline is a relatively flat, horizontal or gently inclined surface of marine origin[2], mostly an old abrasion platform which has been lifted out of the sphere of wave activity… … Wikipedia
tacheometer — /tækiˈɒmətə/ (say takee omuhtuh) noun → tachometer (def. 3). {French tachéomètre, from taché (Greek tacheos, genitive singular of tachos speed) + metre meter1} –tacheometric /ˌtækiəˈmɛtrɪk/ (say .takeeuh metrik), tacheometrical /ˌtækiəˈmɛtrɪkəl/… …
tacheometric — adjective see tacheometry * * * tacheometˈric or tacheometˈrical adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑tacheometer … Useful english dictionary
