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Two Techniques for Better Theodolite and Transit Setups

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Jonathan E. Reyman
Jonathan E. Reyman*
Affiliation:
Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Sociai Work, Illinois State UniversityIL 61761
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Abstract

Frequent theodolite and transit setups are time consuming. Two techniques are described which reduce time expenditures and improve setup efficiency. The first technique requires the use of a small bubble level, the second, pieces of a rubber tire.

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Reports
Information
American Antiquity , Volume 43 , Issue 3 , July 1978 , pp. 486 - 487
Copyright
Copyright © The Society for American Archaeology 1978

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