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SIGNIFICANCE

Differential leveling is a technique used to determine differences in elevation

between points that are remote from each other. Differential leveling requires the use
of a surveyor's level together with graduated measuring rods. An elevation is a
vertical distance above or below a referenced datum.

Profile leveling is a method of surveying that has been carried out along the central
line of a track of land on which a linear engineering work is to be constructed/ laid.
The operations involved in determining the elevation of ground surface at small
spatial interval along a line is called profile leveling.

Differential leveling is the process of measuring vertical distances from a known

elevation point to determine elevations of unknown points. The most common
methods to determine elevation are through the use of 1) a compensator type,
automatic (engineering level) and level rod(s), and 2) an electronic digital barcode
leveling instrument with barcode rod. A thorough knowledge of leveling principles
and proper application of methods and equipment will prevent costly delays and
generate the needed results and accuracy.