Sd/za to hd/vd – Spectra Precision Survey Pro CE v3.6 User Manual User Manual
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SD/ZA to HD/VD
&RJR 6'=$ WR +'9'
The SD/ZA to HD/VD screen will convert a slope distance and zenith
angle to an equivalent horizontal distance and vertical distance.
Slope Dist
: is the slope distance to be converted.
Zenith
: is the zenith angle to be converted.
HI
: is the distance that the total station is above
the ground.
HR
: is the length of the rod.
;
Earth Curvature Adjust
: When checked, the
computed horizontal distance and vertical
distance will account for the curvature of the
earth and refraction.