Definition

A substitute for PLANE TABLE TRA­VERSE for short distances in unimportant areas where the use of the PLANE TABLE is impracticable and the survey party operates in a LAUNCH. AZIMUTH is carried forward by means of angles accurately measured with a SEXTANT. Distance is determined by measuring, also with the SEXTANT, the small horizontal angle between fixed TARGETS on a special rod held horizontally. The angle may be converted into a distance by means of a HYPSO­GRAPH.