Spectra Precision Survey Pro v4.6 Recon-Nomad Reference Manual - Manual (Page 306)

Survey Pro Reference Manual
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Slope Staking
Stakeout Slope Staking .
The Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch points for a
roadway in any terrain.
The first screen is used to define or select the line that
describes the centerline of the road to be slope staked.
An existing polyline or alignment can be selected, or a
series of existing points can be entered to define the
centerline.
Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or
alignment that defines the centerline of the road.
To/From… : allows you to enter a range of points to
define the centerline of the road.
Begin Station: defines the station at the beginning of
the centerline.
Backsight… : accesses the Backsight Setup screen.
Next> : opens the next screen.
Slope Staking – Screen Two
The second screen is used to describe the profile of the
road.
1/2 Road Width: is the horizontal width of Left and
Right sides of the road, respectively, from the centerline
to the nearest edge of the curb or ditch.
X-Slope: is the cross slope of the Left and Right sides of
the road, respectively. The slope is computed from
(
100
Run
Rise
⋅
). (A negative slope will cause water to run from
the centerline toward the edge.)
; Stake Curb / Ditch : When checked, this allows you to