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surveying iii (topographic and geodetic surveys) - Modern Prepper

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designate the exact point of reference for angular <strong>and</strong> linear measurements. To assist in recovering astation, surveyors drive a reference (witness) stake into the ground so that it slopes toward the station.Surveyors must write the identification of the station on the reference stake or attached tag using alumber crayon or a china-marking pencil. Signal cloth may also be tied to the reference stake to furtherassist in identifying or recovering a station.j. Station Signals. A signal must be erected over survey stations to provide a sighting point for theinstrument operator. The survey target set is the most commonly used signal.k. Traverse-Party Organization. The number of personnel available to perform survey operationsdepends on the unit's TOE. The organization of these people into a traverse party <strong>and</strong> the dutiesassigned to each member will depend on the unit's SOP. The organization <strong>and</strong> duties of a traverse partyare based on the functional requirements of the traverse.l. Team Members. The party chief selects <strong>and</strong> marks the locations of the traverse stations <strong>and</strong>supervises the work of the other party members. The party chief also assists in survey reconnaissance<strong>and</strong> planning. Additional team members perform the following duties: The instrument operator measures the horizontal angles <strong>and</strong> distances at each traverse station. The recorder keeps the field notes in a field notebook <strong>and</strong> records the measured angles <strong>and</strong>distances <strong>and</strong> all other information pertaining to the survey. The rodman assists the party chief in marking the traverse stations, removes the target fromthe rear station (when signaled by the instrument operator), <strong>and</strong> moves the target forward tothe next traverse station.m. Azimuth Computations. The azimuth of a line is the horizontal angle (measured clockwise) froma base direction to the line in question. To compute a traverse, surveyors determine an azimuth for eachtraverse leg (section). The azimuth for each succeeding leg is determined by adding the value of themeasured angle at the occupied station to the value of the azimuth from the occupied station to the rearstation. Upon occupation of each successive station, the first step is to compute the back azimuth of thepreceding leg (the azimuth from the occupied station to the rear station).n. Azimuth Adjustment. Surveyors must determine the need for adjustment before beginning finalcoordinatecomputations. If the angular error of closure (AEC) falls within the computed allowable error(AE), the azimuths of the traverse may be adjusted. Use the following formula to determine theallowable AEC for third-order, Class I traverse:EN0593 3-30

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