Theodolite
The Revolutionary Precision Surveying Instrument
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Key Features (Click features for details)
Precision Angle Measurement
Capable of measuring horizontal and vertical angles with accuracy up to 0.5 arc seconds
Advanced Telescopic Sight
High-precision optics with advanced targeting system
Dual-Axis Compensation
Automatic level compensation with digital display
Technical Specifications
Angular Accuracy
- • Horizontal: 0.5" - 5"
- • Vertical: 0.5" - 5"
- • Display Resolution: 0.1"
Telescope
- • Magnification: 30x
- • Field of View: 1°30'
- • Minimum Focus: 1.5m
Physical
- • Weight: 4.5 kg
- • Operating Temp: -20°C to +50°C
- • Water Resistance: IPX6
Evolution Timeline
1571
First documented design by Leonard Digges
Digges described the theodolite in his work "Pantometria", marking the first detailed documentation of the instrument
1787
Jesse Ramsden's precision dividing engine revolutionizes accuracy
Ramsden's invention allowed for much more precise angle measurements, improving accuracy from minutes to seconds of arc
1920s
Introduction of optical theodolites
Integration of precise optical systems greatly improved sighting accuracy and ease of use
Present Day
Digital theodolites with electronic angle measurement
Modern digital systems provide automated measurements, data storage, and integration with other surveying technologies