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in both. (North American Datum of 1983 [NAD 83] <strong>and</strong> WGS 84 are the same). Mean Sea Level of1929 (MSL 29) is used for vertical control points. The continental United States (CONUS) uses thefollowing terms: Basic horizontal-control networks are usually established by first-order <strong>geodetic</strong>triangulation, precise traverse, or GPS. The lines of the basic network are spaced throughouta country at intervals of about 96 kilometers. Basic vertical-control networks are established throughout the country by first-orderdifferential leveling in areas spaced from 90 to 160 kilometers apart. Permanent benchmarks(PBMs) are spaced at intervals of about 3 kilometers on these lines. Supplementary horizontal-control networks are usually established by second-order surveytechniques. These supplementary networks are used to fill in the areas between the basiccontrol lines. Ultimately, either a basic or a supplementary network station will be spaced atintervals of about 6 to 16 kilometers. Supplementary vertical-control networks are established by second-order differentialleveling. These lines are run within the basic control arcs to provide planned control-linespacing at intervals of about 10 kilometers. PBMs are emplaced on these lines at intervals ofabout 2 kilometers. Horizontal auxiliary-control networks are usually established by second- or third-ordersurvey techniques. They provide localized control to be used by surveyors for artillerycontrol, construction engineering <strong>surveys</strong>, mapping projects, or other positioningrequirements. As more states <strong>and</strong> other agencies require <strong>geodetic</strong> accuracy for boundary <strong>and</strong>property <strong>surveys</strong>, they will use these networks. Auxiliary vertical-control networks are established by third-order differential leveling <strong>and</strong> areused to provide localized vertical control. They are also used to support artillery,construction, <strong>and</strong> engineering projects.PART G - SURVEY EQUIPMENT2-10. Conventional Survey Equipment. Topographic surveyors have theodolites, levels, <strong>and</strong>electronic distance-measuring equipment (EDME) in their equipment inventory. The AISI provides<strong>topographic</strong> surveyors with the capability to extend control in a timelier <strong>and</strong> more efficient manner. TheAISI is a total station that combines angular, distance, <strong>and</strong> vertical measurements into a single electronicinstrument that is designed to digitally record <strong>and</strong> transfer data into a computer.EN0593 2-8

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