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stadia [′stād·ē·ə]
(engineering) A surveying instrument consisting of a telescope with special horizontal parallel lines or wires, used in connection with a vertical graduated rod. stadia rod, stadia A graduated rod used in the determination of distance by observing the intercept on the rod subtending a small known angle at the point of observation; the angle usually is defined by two fixed lines in the reticle of a telescope (transit or telescopic alidade). 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. |
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