height of instrument

Also found in: Acronyms

0.01 sec.

height of instrument [′hīt əv ′in·strə·mənt]

(engineering)

In survey leveling, the vertical height of the line of collimation of the instrument over the station above which it is centered, or above a specified datum level.

In spirit leveling, the vertical distance from datum to line of sight of the instrument.

In stadia leveling the height of center of transit above the station stake.

In differential leveling, the elevation of the line of sight of the telescope when the instrument is leveled.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			Heidelberg, University Heidelberg, University of Heiden, Eric Heidenau Heidenhain, Martin Heidenhain, Rudolf Peter Heinrich Heidenstam, Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam, Verner von Heidi Heidi Festival heifer Heifetz Heifetz, Jascha Height height above airport height above touch-down height board height control height equivalent of theoretical plate Height Finder height finding height gage height gain height input height of burst height of instrument height of land height of tide height of transfer unit height overlap coverage Height Pattern height zoning height-change chart height-change line height-finding radar height-of-eye correction height-position indicator height-range indicator Heijermans, Herman Heijo Heiland, C. A. Heilbroner, Robert Louis Heilbronn Heilbrun, Carolyn Heiligenblut heiligenschein Heilmann, Harry Heilongjiang Heilprin, Angelo Heilprin, Michael Heilungkiang			Height discrimination height equivalent of theoretical plate Height Equivalent to a Theoretical Plate Height finder Height finder height finding Height finding radar Height gage height gain Height Gain Model Height gauge height hole Height Indicator height input Height Management System Height Measuring Unit Height Monitoring Unit Height Obstacle Height of Apogee/Height of Perigee height of burst height of burst height of burst Height of Class and Sophistication Height of Cloud Base height of contour height of contour height of contour height of contour Height of Eye Height of Friendly Aircraft in thousands of feet height of instrument Height of land Height of land Height of Lift height of one’s ambition height of perfection Height of Ray Path Height of Target Height of the Planetary Boundary Layer height of tide height of transfer unit Height Over Terrain height overlap coverage height pattern Height Range Finder Height Standard Deviation Score for Calendar Age Height to Crown Ratio Height Under Boom Height Velocity Standard Deviation Score Height Weight Proportional height zoning height zoning height zoning height zoning height zoning height, ramus height-adjustable Height-Adjustable Stand height-change chart height-change line

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.