Geographic Tables and Formulas (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel S Gannett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260106674 ISBN 13: 9780260106674

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Geographic Tables and Formulas gives you practical tools for field surveying and map work.

This compact reference compiles classic methods, tables, and formulas used to solve real-world surveying problems. It covers how to compute with triangles, reduce measurements to a center, and apply projection and conversion techniques in the field.

This edition gathers essential tables and instructions for reducing angles, understanding spherical and plane angles, and performing practical computations that support topographic surveys and mapmaking. It includes steps for solving triangles, methods for three-point problems, and guidance on using micrometer alidades and projection scales. It also provides handy conversions between metric and United States measures, as well as general equivalents for quick reference in the field.

• Delete guesswork with rules for right-angled triangles and the reduction to center
• Learn methods for solving triangles from limited data, including three-point scenarios
• Use projection tables and area formulas for large-area work
• Access cross‑checks, conversions, and practical notes to keep fieldwork accurate

Ideal for surveyors, cartographers, and professionals who work with geospatial data in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260106674
• ISBN 13: 9780260106674
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320