Using a Theodolite

Synopsis

Although the Hilger and Watts 20-inch reading theodolite has been largely suyperseded in surveying work, it is still commonly used for teaching purposes. This step-by-step guide shows how to set up and level the instrument, and then demonstrates the method of taking horizontal and vertical angles. In foru parts: setting up a theodolite; measuring horizontal angles; measuring vertical angles; packing up.

Series

Practice of Surveying, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 21 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying 8-page booklet.

Uses

Students of surveying and engineering.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

civil engineering; distances; measuring instruments; surveying; theodolites

Credits

Writer

John Uren

Cast

John Uren

Production Company

Name

University of Leeds Media Services

Notes

see Leeds University Television

Distributor

Name

Leeds University Television

Contact

Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)

Email

mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk

Web

http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 343 2660

Fax

0113 343 2669

Address

Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT