stadia rods

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Scope note
Straight poles graduated with numerical and geometric marks that are held upright and used with transits or other surveying instruments equipped with stadia hairs to measure horizontal distances. For similar poles graduated with numerical marks for measuring heights or elevations, use "leveling rods."
stadia rods
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024