Fieldwork No.

04b
Inclined Stadia Sights

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I. Objective:

To measure horizontal and vertical distances and elevation of points by stadia method.

II. Instruments:

1 – Theodolite
1 – Tripod
2 - Stadia Rod
Chalk

III. Theory

Tacheometric Surveys can be described a rapid way of determining the horizontal and vertical
position of points relative to an established point or control points. The determination of
horizontal distances and differences in elevations by the stadia method is common in traverse and
leveling for topographic surveys, field completion surveys employing photogrammetric
procedures, and in route and hydrographic surveys.

IV. Procedure:

A. Horizontal and Vertical Distances by Stadia

1. Set up and level the instrument such as at point A (refer to sketch for sample set-up).
Measure the actual height of instrument above the occupied point and record this as the
HI.
2. Direct the rodman to hold the rod vertically at another point such as I and take a foresight
on the rod. Observe through the telescope and record the upper, middle, and lower hair
readings.
3. Read the vertical angel () and record this quantity with the proper sign. An angle of
elevation is positive (+) angle and an angle of depression is negative (-) angle.
4. Make sightings to 4 more points such as 1, 3, 4, 5. Tabulate all measured and computed
values accordingly.
Fig. 2-1 Inclined Stadia Sights

+

(a) Angle of elevation

-

(b) Angle of depression

Fig 2-2 Schematic Diagram for Inclined Sights

2

3
Fig. 2-3 Formula Derivation for Inclined Sights

tan m = 0.006
m = 0 17’ (too small and is negligible)

By Ratio and Proportion

but

(horizontal distance)

but sin2 = 2sincos

(vertical distance)
V. Data and Results:

Stadia
Distance (dm) Markings
Horizontal Vertical Elevation (U, M, L)
Station
Angle Angle In Meters
Horizontal Vertical Sight

Instrument
1

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8
VI. Sample Computations:
VII. Conclusion:

VIII. Recommendations:
IX. Sketch (draw properly):
X. Documentation: