Theodolite/EDM Topographic Survey
Description:
Using EDM instruments and optical or electronic theodolites, locate the
positions and elevations of all topographic detail and a sufficient number of
additional elevations to enable a representative contour drawing of the
selected areas.
Using EDM instruments and optical or electronic theodolites, locate the
positions and elevations of all topographic detail and a sufficient number of
additional elevations to enable a representative contour drawing of the
selected areas.
Equipment:
Theodolite, EDM, and one or more pole-mounted reflecting prisms.
Theodolite, EDM, and one or more pole-mounted reflecting prisms.
Procedure:
• Set the theodolite at a control station
(northing. easting, and elevation known), and backlight on another known
control station.
(northing. easting, and elevation known), and backlight on another known
control station.
• Set an appropriate reference angle (or
azimuth) on the horizontal circle (e.g., 0°00’00” or some assigned
azimuth).
azimuth) on the horizontal circle (e.g., 0°00’00” or some assigned
azimuth).
• Set the height of the reflecting prisms
(HR) on the pole equal to the height of the optical center of the
theodolite/EDM (Hi).
(HR) on the pole equal to the height of the optical center of the
theodolite/EDM (Hi).
• Prepare a sketch of the area to be
surveyed.
surveyed.
• Begin taking readings on the appropriate
points. Entering the data in the field notes and entering the shot
number in the appropriate spot on the accompanying field-note sketch. Keep shot
numbers sequential, perhaps beginning with 1,000. Work is expedited if two
prisms are employed. While one prism-holder is walking to the next shot
location. The instrument operators can be taking a reading on the other
prism-holder.
points. Entering the data in the field notes and entering the shot
number in the appropriate spot on the accompanying field-note sketch. Keep shot
numbers sequential, perhaps beginning with 1,000. Work is expedited if two
prisms are employed. While one prism-holder is walking to the next shot
location. The instrument operators can be taking a reading on the other
prism-holder.
• When all field shots (horizontal and
vertical angles and horizontal distances) have been taken, sight the reference
backsight control station again to verify the angle setting; also, verify that
the height of the prism is unchanged.
vertical angles and horizontal distances) have been taken, sight the reference
backsight control station again to verify the angle setting; also, verify that
the height of the prism is unchanged.
• Reduce the field notes to determine
station elevations and course distances, if required.
station elevations and course distances, if required.
• Plot the topographic features and
elevations at scales.
elevations at scales.
• Draw contours over the surveyed areas.
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