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Leveling rods

Scope note

Use for straight poles graduated with numerical marks that are held upright and used with leveling instruments to measure heights and elevations, especially during surveying. For similar poles having numerical and various geometrical markings suited for measuring horizontal distances with other stadia equipment, use "stadia rods."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198676

Equivalent Terms used

leveling rod

Created

13yrs ago

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