Use of Theodolite in Surveying | Theodolite Surveying | Surveying

The theodolite is most accurate instrument used mainly for measuring horizontal and vertical angles. It can also be used for locating points on a line, prolonging survey lines, finding difference in elevations, setting out grades, ranging curves etc. Theodolites are primarily classified as: (1) Transit, and (2) Non transit. A theodolite is called to be transit when its telescope can [...]