tacheometer

Thân thiện

The surveyor uses a tacheometer to measure the distance to the hill.

Definition

Noun: A surveying instrument that is a type of theodolite specifically designed for making rapid measurements of distances and angles. It combines the functions of an angle-measuring device with a stadia system to determine distances without the need for direct chaining or taping.

Usage

The word "tacheometer" is a technical term used primarily in the fields of surveying, civil engineering, and geology. It refers to the specific instrument itself. - The surveyor used a tacheometer to quickly map the contour of the land. - Modern tacheometers are often electronic and integrated with data collectors.

Advanced Usage

• "Tacheometric survey": A survey conducted using a tacheometer, characterized by speed and efficiency for topographic mapping.
  • The project required a tacheometric survey to complete the initial site plan on schedule.

Variants and Related Words

• Tachymeter (noun): A variant spelling and term often used interchangeably with "tacheometer," though sometimes associated with specific instrument models or historical contexts.
• Tacheometry (noun): The method or process of surveying using a tacheometer.
  • He specialized in tacheometry for highway design projects.

Synonyms

• Stadia theodolite: A synonym that emphasizes the instrument's use of a stadia rod for distance measurement.
• Reduction tacheometer: A specific type where the stadia lines are arranged to allow for direct reduction of slope distances to horizontal distances.

Different Meanings

The word "tacheometer" does not have common, distinct meanings outside of its specific technical definition as a surveying instrument.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a theodolite designed for rapid measurements

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tachymeter