The Use and Calibration of Distance Measuring Equipment for Precise Mensuration of Dams

Abstract

This report is intended as a practical guide to land surveyors using distance measuring equipment (DME) and making precise measurements of movements in dams and other large structures. The report consists of two parts. First, DME calibration, error sources, atmospheric corrections and correct use. Second, special techniques of trilateration and data reduction for precise mensuration on dams.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA023759

Entities

People

  • Kenneth D. Robertson

Organizations

  • Geospatial Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Reduction
  • Delay Lines
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Modulation
  • Phase
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Triangles
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design