Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-7. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

The Theodolite is a precision,

directional

type surveying and tracking instrument. The Theodolite has both vertical and horizontal circles: Model T16-75 DEG is

calibrated in degrees and Model T16-84 MIL is calibrated in mils for reading angle values. The readings are made

through the microscope eyepiece. The tribrach assembly supports the main body of the instrument, which is readily

detachable from the tribrach assembly. The tribrach assembly contains the footscrew assemblies, circular level, and

tribrach locking lever.

a. Characteristics.

Surveying

Tracking

Navigation sightings

Night or dark day operation

Portable

b. Capabilities and Features.

Detachable carrying handle

Circle reading which provides a large scale interval, bright illumination, and different colors for horizontal

(Hz) and vertical (V)

Automatic index which improves and speeds up vertical angle measurement and provides a red warning

screen

Circle clamp for setting zero, repetition, or carrying bearings.

1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 1-1 illustrates the major components and

general features of the Theodolite. Major items in each illustration are explained by the use of keyed text.

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