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INDEX
SURVEY - I
Distance Measurement .................................................................................................................. 84
Chain Surveying........................................................................................................................ 84
Principle of Chain surveying .................................................................................................... 86
Survey station and Main station ................................................................................................ 86
Errors and Mistakes in Chaining............................................................................................... 87
TAPES ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Tape corrections ........................................................................................................................ 90
Questions................................................................................................................................... 91
Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) .................................................................................... 93
Principles of EDM. ................................................................................................................... 93
Working of EDM ...................................................................................................................... 94
Advantages of Electronic Distance Measurement .................................................................... 95
Questions................................................................................................................................... 97
Angular Measurement ................................................................................................................. 100
Prismatic Compass .................................................................................................................. 100
Bearing of Line ....................................................................................................................... 101
Magnetic Declination .............................................................................................................. 102
Questions................................................................................................................................. 103
Miners' dials and other compass instruments ............................................................................. 104
Dialing..................................................................................................................................... 105
Loose and fast needle surveying ............................................................................................. 106
Loose needle surveying........................................................................................................... 106
Fast needle surveying .............................................................................................................. 107
Questions................................................................................................................................. 107
Total Station ................................................................................................................................ 110
Types of total station ............................................................................................................... 111
Working principle of the total station in surveying ................................................................ 111
Errors in Total Station ............................................................................................................. 113
Application .............................................................................................................................. 114
Solved Previous Year Questions ............................................................................................. 115
Levelling ..................................................................................................................................... 123
Levelling Terms ...................................................................................................................... 123
Types of Leveling in Surveying .............................................................................................. 124
Types of Levels Used in Leveling .......................................................................................... 128
Temporary and Permanent Adjustment of Levels .................................................................. 131
booking and reduction methods .............................................................................................. 132
Contours And Contour Lines .................................................................................................. 134
Method of Contouring............................................................................................................. 134
Questions................................................................................................................................. 136
Tacheometry ............................................................................................................................... 139
Tacheometric Surveying Instruments ..................................................................................... 139
Major Features of Techeometer .............................................................................................. 140
Different Methods of Tacheometric Measurements ............................................................... 141
Traversing ................................................................................................................................... 159
Types of Surveying ................................................................................................................. 159
Methods of Traversing ............................................................................................................ 159
Adjustment of Traverse........................................................................................................... 159
Chain Traversing ..................................................................................................................... 160
Chain and Compass Traversing .............................................................................................. 160
Traversing by Fast Needle Method ......................................................................................... 160
Traversing By Direct Observation Of Angles ........................................................................ 161
Traversing by Included Angle ................................................................................................ 161
Traverse by Deflection Angles ............................................................................................... 161
Errors in Traversing ................................................................................................................ 161
Checks in Open Traverse ........................................................................................................ 162
Plotting a Traverse Survey ...................................................................................................... 162
Triangulation and Trilateration ................................................................................................... 169
What is Theodolite? ................................................................................................................ 169
Parts of a Theodolite ............................................................................................................... 169
Uses of Theodolite in Surveying............................................................................................. 171
Modern Micro-Optic Theodolites ........................................................................................... 171
Triangulation ........................................................................................................................... 173
Control Point Framework ....................................................................................................... 175
Trilateration............................................................................................................................. 177
Principle of Trilateration in Surveying ................................................................................... 178
Computation of Coordinates ................................................................................................... 180
Field Astronomy ......................................................................................................................... 194
Purposes of Field Astronomy.................................................................................................. 196
Determination of True Bearing by the Equal Altitude Method .............................................. 196
Gyro Theodolites .................................................................................................................... 198
Determination of the Gyro North Using a Gyro Theodolite ................................................... 198
Astronomical Triangle ............................................................................................................ 199
Different Time Systems .......................................................................................................... 199
Determination of azimuth by astronomical methods .............................................................. 203
Questions................................................................................................................................. 205
Plane Table Surveying ................................................................................................................ 209
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 210
Advantages and Disadvantages............................................................................................... 211
Methods of Plane Table Surveying ......................................................................................... 212
1) Radiation Method : ........................................................................................................ 212
2) Traversing Method : ....................................................................................................... 212
3) Intersection Method : ...................................................................................................... 212
4) Resection Method : ......................................................................................................... 212
Two-point Problem ................................................................................................................. 213
Three-point Problem ............................................................................................................... 214
(a) Tracing Method in Plane Table Surveying................................................................. 214
(b) Lehmann Method ........................................................................................................ 215
(c) Analytical Methods ...................................................................................................... 215
(d) Graphical Method ........................................................................................................ 215
Questions................................................................................................................................. 216
ERRORS IN PLANE TABLING ............................................................................................... 218
Surveyor’s Errors in Table Setting ......................................................................................... 218
Surveyor’s Error in Observing and Plotting ........................................................................... 219
Methods contouring using plane table and micro-optic alidade. ............................................ 219
National grid ............................................................................................................................... 227
Indian Grid System (IGS) ....................................................................................................... 227
British National Grid (BNG) .................................................................................................. 227
Cassini Lambert’s polyconic projection ................................................................................. 227
Transformation of coordinates ................................................................................................ 228
Universal transverse Mercator ................................................................................................ 229
Transformation of coordinates ................................................................................................ 231
Mine Modelling ...................................................................................................................... 233
Questions................................................................................................................................. 233
Geodesy....................................................................................................................................... 236
Geodetic and astronomical coordinates .................................................................................. 238
Questions................................................................................................................................. 240
CURVE RANGING.................................................................................................................... 243
Notation for circular curve ...................................................................................................... 244
Methods of curve ranging ....................................................................................................... 246
Transition Curve ..................................................................................................................... 246
Superelevation......................................................................................................................... 246
Vertical Curves ....................................................................................................................... 248
Minor Instruments ....................................................................................................................... 254
Planimeter ............................................................................................................................... 255
Sextant..................................................................................................................................... 256
Abney level ............................................................................................................................. 257
optical square .......................................................................................................................... 260
(3)Optical square ..................................................................................................................... 263
Computations .............................................................................................................................. 267
Mid Ordinate Rule .................................................................................................................. 268
Average Ordinate Rule ........................................................................................................... 269
Trapezoidal Rule ..................................................................................................................... 269
Simpson’s Rule ....................................................................................................................... 270
Earth work and Building Estimation....................................................................................... 270
WORKOUT PROBLEMS ...................................................................................................... 271
Solved Previous year Questions.............................................................................................. 272
Theory of Errors .......................................................................................................................... 281
Occurrence Of Error ............................................................................................................... 281
Type Of Error .......................................................................................................................... 282
Important Terminology ........................................................................................................... 282
Law’s of Weights .................................................................................................................... 283
Probable Error ......................................................................................................................... 285
Error In Computed Result ....................................................................................................... 285
Adjustment of Triangulation Figures ...................................................................................... 286
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................ 287
STATION ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................... 287
FIGURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................... 287
ADJUSTMENT OF A TRIANGLE ....................................................................................... 287
SURVEY - II
Mine Plans and Sections ............................................................................................................. 290
CMR 2017, CHAPTER VI, PLANS AND SECTIONS ......................................................... 291
NOTIFICATION Dhanbad, the 1st October 2018 ................................................................. 292
CONVENTIONS FOR PREPARING PLANS AND SECTIONS-CMR-2017 ..................... 295
CONVENTIONS FOR PREPARING PLANS AND SECTIONS – MMR-1961.................. 298
Duties and responsibilities of surveyors ................................................................................. 301
Appointment of surveyors....................................................................................................... 302
Questions................................................................................................................................. 304
Underground Traversing ............................................................................................................. 307
Traversing through roadways and drifts ................................................................................. 308
Questions................................................................................................................................. 310
Surface and Underground Correlation ........................................................................................ 313
Difference between Surface & Underground Survey ............................................................. 313
Direct traversing...................................................................................................................... 314
JOINT SURVEYING ............................................................................................................. 318
Azimuth by gyro attachment ................................................................................................... 320
Questions................................................................................................................................. 321
Stope Surveying .......................................................................................................................... 324
Methods of Stope Surveying ................................................................................................... 324
Radiation in stope Surveying .................................................................................................. 325
Questions................................................................................................................................. 328
Photogrammetry .......................................................................................................................... 330
Principle of photogrammetric survey...................................................................................... 330
Types of Photogrammetry....................................................................................................... 331
Scale of Vertical Photograph .................................................................................................. 332
Flight planning ........................................................................................................................ 334
Application of Photogrammetry in Mining............................................................................. 334
Questions: ............................................................................................................................... 335
Global Positioning System.......................................................................................................... 338
GPS Segments......................................................................................................................... 339
Features of GPS Satellites ....................................................................................................... 340
Principle of Operation ............................................................................................................. 340
APPLICATIONS OF GPS ...................................................................................................... 341
Questions: ............................................................................................................................... 342
Subsidence Surveying ................................................................................................................. 344
Construction and Layout of Subsidence Monitoring Stations ................................................ 344
Subsidence Measurements ...................................................................................................... 345
Management of Subsidence .................................................................................................... 346
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 346
Questions................................................................................................................................. 347
Borehole Surveying .................................................................................................................... 349
Types of Borehole Surveying Methods .................................................................................. 350
Accuracy of Borehole Surveying ............................................................................................ 350
Limitations of Borehole Surveying ......................................................................................... 350
Interpretation of Borehole Surveying Data ............................................................................. 351
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 351
Dip, Strike, Outcrop and Fault ................................................................................................ 351
Problem Solving...................................................................................................................... 352
Laser ............................................................................................................................................ 354
Types of Lasers ....................................................................................................................... 354
Characteristics of Lasers ......................................................................................................... 355
Advantages of Using Lasers in Mining .................................................................................. 356
Mining Applications of Different Types of Lasers ................................................................. 356
Challenges and Limitations of Using Lasers in Mining ......................................................... 357
Conclusion .............................................................................................................................. 357
Problem solving: ..................................................................................................................... 358
Geological map reading .............................................................................................................. 360
Problem solving ...................................................................................................................... 366
Profiling of benches, highwall, dumps ....................................................................................... 369
Profiling .................................................................................................................................. 369
Instrument used ....................................................................................................................... 371
Problem solving: ..................................................................................................................... 371
Dump / Highwall stability monitoring using different instruments. ........................................... 374
Problem solving: ..................................................................................................................... 379
Application of computers in mine surveying and preparation of mine plan, 3D laser profiling of
surfaces and bench / slopes. ........................................................................................................ 381
Application of computers in mine surveying .......................................................................... 382
software applications .............................................................................................................. 382
3D laser profiling of surfaces and bench / slopes ................................................................... 383
Problem Solving: .................................................................................................................... 385
DGMS Circulars in respect to surveying from year 1935-2018……………………………….333
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................. 24
Reference ...................................................................................................................................... 26
SURVEY - I
Distance Measurement
Distance measurement is a critical aspect of mine surveying as it is essential to accurately determine

the location of different points in the mine. There are several methods of distance measurement
used in mine surveying, including chains, tapes, electronic distance measurement, and total station.
Different methods are adopted for measuring the distance between any two given points. Three
methods used are
➢ Direct distance measurement
➢ Optical distance measurement
➢ Electromagnetic distance measurement
Direct Distance Measurement: The direct distance measurement is actually measured on the
ground. Chain or tapes are used for this method. Other instruments which are used are
➢ Passometer
➢ Pacing
➢ Chaining
➢ Odometer
➢ Speedometer
Chaining can be used for work of normal precision and for higher precision tapes can be used.
Chaining is the basis of surveying.
Optical Distance Measurement: This method of measurement uses a tachometer or
telemetric method. These are very rapid and convenient. But its precision is less compared to
chaining. Although these are more suitable in steep, swap, etc.
Electromagnetic Distance Measurement (Edm): Electronic distance measurement is surveying
equipment that is used for measuring the distance between two points. The principle behind the
EDM is electromagnetic waves. These rely on the generation, propagation, reflection, and reception
of electromagnetic waves.
Chain Surveying
Types of chains
Gunter’s Chain: The Gunter’s chain is 66 ft. Long and is divided into 100 links each 0.66 ft. Long.
It is very convenient for measuring distances in miles and furlongs and for measuring land when
the unit of area is an acre, on account of its simple relation to the mile and the acre.
Revenue Chain: The revenue chain is commonly used for measuring fields in cadastral survey. It
is 33 ft. Long divided into 16 links.
Engineers’ Chain: The engineers’ chain is 100 ft. Long and is divided into 100 links each one foot
in length.
Equipment used in chain surveying:

➢ a chain and to arrows
➢ a 20 m metallic tape
➢ Ranging rods 12 nos.
➢ An offset rod
➢ An optical square or a cross staff
➢ A plumb bob
➢ A survey field book
➢ Pegs
➢ 2 pencils of good quality and penknife
➢ A good field glass
➢ Sundries such as chalk, hammer, nails etc.
Principle of Chain surveying

The principle of a chain survey is triangulation. It consists of the arrangement of framework of
triangles, since a triangle is the only simple plane figure, which can be plotted from the lengths of
its sides alone. The three sides of a triangle being equally liable to error, each of the three angles of
a triangle should be nearly 60o , i.e. the triangle should be equilateral.
Base Line: The longest of the chain lines used in making a survey is generally regarded as the base
line. It is generally the most important line. It fixes up the directions of all other lines, as on the
base line is built up the framework of a survey.
Check line: A check line is measured to check the accuracy of the framework, as the length of a
check line as measured on the ground should agree with its length on the plan.
Survey station and Main station

A Survey Station is a point of Importance at the beginning and end of a chain line. There are two
main types of stations namely Main station and Subsidiary or Tie station.
Main station: Main stations are the ends of the lines which command the Boundary of the survey,
and the lines joining the main stations are called main Survey or Chain lines.
Subsidiary or tie station: Any Point selected on the main survey line where it is necessary to run
the auxiliary lines to locate the interior details such as fences, hedges, buildings, etc., when they are
at some distance from the main survey lines are known as Subsidiary or Tie stations .
Tie line: The lines joining such stations are known as tie line or subsidiary line. A tie line usually
fulfils a dual purpose, viz. It checks the accuracy of the framework and enables the surveyor to
locate the interior details which are far away from the main chain lines.
OFFSETS: In a survey the positions of the details such as boundaries, building, fences, rods, nallas
etc. are located with respect to the survey (r chain) lines by means of lateral measurements (i.e.
distances measured from the chain lines) to such objects right or left of the chain lines. These lateral
measurements are called offsets. There are two kinds of offsets:
1. perpendicular offsets: In the strict sense, offsets are always taken at right angles to the survey
line. They are also called perpendicular or right-angled offsets.
2. oblique offsets: The measurements which are not made at right angles to the survey line are
called oblique offsets or tie-line offsets.
Taking Offsets: Every offset involves two measurements

1. the distance along the chain line called chainage, and
2. the length of the offset (perpendicular or oblique). These are taken and noted in a field book. This
operation is known as taking offset.
RANDOM LINE: In a linear measurement when end stations are not visible from any intermediate
point, random line method is used. In this method, a random line is drawn in the estimated direction
up to the point from which the other end point is visible.
Errors and Mistakes in Chaining

Errors in chaining may be caused due to variation in temperature and pull, defects in instruments,
etc. They may be either
➢ compensating, or
➢ cumulative
Compensating Errors: Errors which may occur in both directions (i.e. both positive and negative)
and which finally tend to compensate are known as compensating errors. These errors do not affect
survey work seriously. They are proportional to , where L is the length of the line. Such errors may
be caused by
➢ Incorrect holding of the chain,
➢ Horizontality and verticality of steps not being properly maintained during the stepping
operation,
➢ Fractional parts of the chain or tape not being uniform throughout its length, and
➢ Inaccurate measurement of right angles with chain and tape.
Cumulative Errors: Errors which may occur in the same direction and which finally tend to
accumulate are said to be cumulative. They seriously affect the accuracy of the work, and are
proportional to the length of the line (L). The errors may be positive or negative.
Positive Errors: When the measured length is more than the actual length (i.e. when the chain is too
short), the error is said to be positive.
Negative Errors: When the measured length of the line is less than the actual length (i.e. when the
chain is too long), the error is said to be negative. These errors occur when the length of the chain
or tape is greater than the standard length.
TAPES
Surveying tapes are used to measure distances, heights, and other dimensions in surveying and
related fields. Here are some of the most common types of tapes used in surveying:
➢ Linen Tape.
➢ Woven Metallic Tape.
➢ Steel Tape.
➢ Synthetic Tape.
➢ Invar Tape.
Linen Tape: Linen tape, also known as cloth tape is a varnished strip made of closely woven linen.
The width of the strip is about 12 to 16 mm. It is available in different lengths such as 10m, 20m,
30m, and 50m. Both ends of the linen tape are provided with metallic handles and the whole tape
is wounded in leather or metal case.
Linen tapes are light in weight and easy to handle. These tapes may shrink when exposed to water
and also elongate when pulled. Hence, these tapes are not suitable for accurate surveying
measurements. These are generally used for measuring offsets and for ordinary works.
Woven Metallic Tape: The metallic woven tape is an improved version of linen tape. Brass or
copper made wires are used as reinforcement for the linen material. Hence, it is more durable than
normal linen tape. A brass ring is provided at the end of the tape which is included in the length of
the tape.
These tapes are available in different lengths of 2m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m, and 50m. These are used
for survey works such as topographical survey works where minor errors are not taken into
consideration.
Steel Tape: A steel tape is made of steel or stainless steel. It consists of a steel strip of 6mm to
16mm wide. It is available in lengths of 1m, 5m, 8m, 10m, 20m, 30m and 50m. Meters, decimeters,
and centimeters are graduated in the steel strip. Steel tapes generally came up with the metal case
with automatic winding device. The tape is withdrawn from the case by using a hand during
measuring and it is rewound into the case by just pressing button provided on the case.
Synthetic Tape: Synthetic tapes are made of glass fibers coated with PVC. These are light in weight
and flexible. They are available in lengths of 5m, 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m. Synthetic tapes may
stretch when subjected to tension. Hence, these are not suitable for accurate surveying works.
However, synthetic tapes are recommended in place of steel tapes where it is essential to take
measurements in the vicinity of electric fences and railway lines, etc.
Invar Tape: Invar tapes are made of an alloy which consists of 36% of nickel and 64% of steel.
Invar tape contains a 6mm wide strip and is available in different lengths of 30m, 50m, 100m.
The coefficient of thermal expansion of invar alloy is very low. It is not affected by changes in
temperature. Hence, these tapes are used for high precision works in surveying such as baseline
measurement, triangulation surveys, etc. Invar tapes are expensive than all the other types of tapes.
These tapes should be handled with care otherwise bends or kinks may be formed.
Tape corrections
Correction for Slope
Correction Cg = D – L = -L (1 - cos)= -2L sin2 /2
where D = horizontal equivalent, L = slope distance and  is angle of slope.
Alternatively
where h is difference in elevation of the end points.
Correction for Pull
The correction for pull (Cp) is given by
where P is pull applied during measurement (N), P0 is standard pull (N), L is measured length, A
is cross sectional area of the tape and E is Young’s modulus of elasticity (for steel E = 2 x 105
N/mm2 or 2 x 105 MPa).
Correction for Temperature
The temperature correction is given by
where  is coefficient of linear expansion, T is mean temperature of the tape (0C) and T0 is standard
temperature (0C). The sign of Ct is directly given by above equation.
Correction for Sag
Correction for sag is given by
where w is weight of tape per unit length (N/m), P is applied pull (N) and l1 is length of the tape
suspended between the supports (m).
Correction for Misalignment
If the survey line is not accurately ranged out, the error due to misalignment occurs. The measured
distance is always greater than the correct distance, and hence the error is positive and the correction
is negative.
The correction due to misalignment is given by
Questions
Example
A steel tape 30 m long was standardized with a pull of 65 N. If the pull at the time of measurement
was 45 N, find the correction per tape length. The tape weighs 10 N. Take E = 2 x 105 N/mm2 and
weight of 1 m3 of steel as 77.10 kN.
Solution
Example
Determine the sag correction for a 30 m steel tape under a pull of 80 N in 3 bays of 10 m each. The
area of the cross section of the tape is 8 mm2 and the unit weight of steel may be taken as 77 kN/m2
.
Solution
Example
A metallic tape originally 20 m is now found to be 20.2 m long. A house, 30 m x 20 m is to be laid
out. What measurements must be made using this tape ? What should the diagonal read?
Solution
Example
A mining land was measured with an incorrect 30 m chain and a plan was drawn. From these
measurements the area on the plan was measured and calculated and was found to be 16.25 km 2 .
Find to correct area of the mining land, if the length of the chain was 30.06 m.
Solution
True area = (L/30)2 x 16.25 km2 = (30.06/30)2 x 16.25 km2 = 16.315 km2
Example
Find the maximum length of offset so that the displacement of a point on the paper should not
exceed 0.025 cm, given that the offset was laid out 30 from its true direction and the scale was 10
m to 1 cm.
Solution
Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)

Electronic distance measurement (EDM) is a method of determining the length between two points
using electromagnetic waves. EDM is commonly carried out with digital instruments
called theodolites.
EDM instruments are highly reliable and convenient pieces of surveying equipment and can be used
to measure distances of up to 100 kilometers. Each piece of EDM equipment available at Engineer
Supply provides dependably accurate distance measurements displayed on an easy-to-read digital
screen.
Principles of EDM.
The EDM uses the electromagnetic waves, the type of waves generated depends on various factors
such as frequency, wavelength, and period. These are represented in the form of periodic sinusoidal
waves.
Frequency is defined as the number of times the waves complete one cycle. It is represented in
hertz(Hz).
The length traveled by the waves in one cycle is known as wavelength. It is represented in meters.
The time period is the inverse of frequency. That is the time takes to complete one cycle. It is
represented by seconds.
The velocity of the electromagnetic waves depends on the medium. While the properties may vary
according to the source.
f=c/λ=1/T
Where
c is the speed of light in a vacuum.
T is the time period
f is the frequency
λ is the wavelength
Working of EDM
The distance between two points is calculated based on the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
Consider two points A and B, and we have to calculate the distance between them. First,
a transmitter is placed at point A. Then a receiver and a timer are placed at another point B. Now
an Electromagnetic wave is propagated from A to B, the timer is kept on. The time at which the
receiver accepted the wave is noted and this time is called Transit time.
Here we know the velocity and transit time of the wave propagated. But measuring the transit time
is a little tougher. Therefore a reflector is placed at B. The point a acts as a transmitter and receiver.
Thus the double transit time is calculated.
Now the distance is measured by the phase difference between the transmitted and received signals.
The distance covered by the wave is
2D = nλ + ∆λ
Where,
D is the distance
nλ is resolving the ambiguity of the phase comparison
∆λ is the fraction of wavelength travelled by the wave
This is solved automatically by the EDM device and the result is displayed
Here are the three types of instruments that are used for electronic distance measurement, which are
based on the methods being used:
Microwave Instruments — Also called tellurometers, these instruments use microwaves. And
they have been around since the 1950’s.
Infrared Wave Instruments — Uses prism reflectors that pick up amplitude modulated infrared
waves at the end of a line.
Visible Light Wave Instruments — Uses modulated light waves to measure up to a specific range.
Advantages of Electronic Distance Measurement

When compared to other measuring methods EDM has many advantages. Since it is an electronic
device manual work power is less. Horizontal and vertical angles, Horizontal and vertical distance
are automatically measured and recorded in EDM.
➢ High accuracy.
➢ Field work can be done fastly
➢ Reduces errors.
➢ Less manual work
➢ Obstacles to chaining can be over comes
➢ Less calculation needed and more precise
➢ Convenient and reliable methods.
EDM instruments are subject to various errors that can affect the accuracy and precision of the
measurements. These errors can be classified into three categories: instrumental errors, personal
errors, and natural errors [2].
- Instrumental errors are caused by the imperfections or malfunctions of the instrument, such as:
- Instrument constant error: This is a constant error that arises from the differences between
the electronic and mechanical centres of the instrument and the reflector. It can be determined by
measuring a known distance with the instrument and applying the correction to all subsequent
measurements [2][3].
- Scale error: This is a proportional error that arises from the drift in frequency of the quartz
crystal oscillator in the instrument or the errors in the measured atmospheric conditions that affect
the velocity of the signal. It can be determined by measuring a known distance with different
settings of the instrument and applying a correction factor to all subsequent measurements [2][3].
- Cyclic error: This is a periodic error that arises from the non-linearity in amplitude modulation
of the signal or the phase measurement. It can be determined by measuring a known distance with
different positions of the reflector and applying a correction function to all subsequent
measurements [2][3].
- Personal errors are caused by the human factors involved in operating the instrument, such as:
- Alignment error: This is an error that arises from the misalignment of the instrument or the
reflector with respect to the line of sight. It can be minimized by using optical devices such as
telescopes or prisms to align the instrument and the reflector [2][3].
- Reading error: This is an error that arises from the incorrect reading or recording of the
instrument display or the reflector position. It can be minimized by using digital displays or
automatic recording devices and by checking for consistency and reasonableness of the readings
[2][3].
- Natural errors are caused by the environmental factors that affect the propagation of the signal,
such as:
- Atmospheric refraction: This is an error that arises from the bending of the signal due to
variations in air density, temperature, pressure, and humidity. It can be minimized by measuring
and applying corrections for these atmospheric conditions or by using instruments that compensate
for them automatically [2][3].
- Atmospheric absorption: This is an error that arises from the attenuation of the signal due to
absorption by water vapor, dust, or other particles in the air. It can be minimized by using
instruments that operate at wavelengths that are less affected by absorption or by using reflectors
that enhance the signal strength [2][3].
Selection of instrument in EDM depends on several factors, such as:
- Accuracy requirement: Different types of EDM instruments have different levels of accuracy
and precision, ranging from millimetres to centimetres. The accuracy requirement depends on the
purpose and specifications of the survey project [1].
- Distance range: Different types of EDM instruments have different ranges of distance
measurement, ranging from meters to kilometres. The distance range depends on the length and
terrain of the survey lines [1].
- Cost and availability: Different types of EDM instruments have different costs and availability,
depending on their complexity, functionality, and demand. The cost and availability depend on the
budget and resources of the survey project [1].
Questions
1. What is the purpose of electronic distance measurement (EDM)?
a) To determine the length between two points using electromagnetic waves.
b) To measure the angle between two points using digital instruments.
c) To calculate the area of a surveying project.
d) To record and analyze environmental factors affecting measurements.
Answer: a) To determine the length between two points using electromagnetic waves.
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of instrument used for electronic distance measurement?
a) Microwave Instruments
b) Infrared Wave Instruments
c) Ultraviolet Wave Instruments
d) Visible Light Wave Instruments
Answer: c) Ultraviolet Wave Instruments
3. What is the advantage of using electronic distance measurement (EDM) over other measuring
methods?
a) High accuracy
b) Faster field work
c) Reduced errors
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
4. Which category of errors in EDM is caused by imperfections or malfunctions of the instrument?

a) Instrumental errors
b) Personal errors
c) Natural errors
d) Environmental errors
Answer: a) Instrumental errors
5. What is the purpose of measuring a known distance with the instrument in EDM?
a) To determine the accuracy requirement
b) To calculate the scale error
c) To minimize alignment error
d) To apply correction factors to subsequent measurements
Answer: d) To apply correction factors to subsequent measurements
6. Which type of error in EDM is caused by the misalignment of the instrument or the reflector?
a) Instrument constant error
b) Scale error
c) Cyclic error
d) Alignment error
Answer: d) Alignment error
7. Which type of error in EDM is caused by the bending of the signal due to variations in air density,
temperature, pressure, and humidity?
a) Instrument constant error
b) Scale error
c) Atmospheric refraction
d) Atmospheric absorption
Answer: c) Atmospheric refraction
8. The distance covered by the wave in EDM is calculated using which formula?
a) D = nλ + ∆λ
b) f = c / λ = 1 / T
c) 2D = nλ + ∆λ
d) D = cT
Answer: c) 2D = nλ + ∆λ
9. Which factor does the selection of an EDM instrument depend on?

a) Accuracy requirement
b) Distance range
c) Cost and availability
d) All of the above
10. What is the purpose of using reflectors in EDM measurements?

a) To enhance the signal strength
b) To compensate for atmospheric conditions
c) To minimize instrumental errors
d) To measure the accuracy requirement
Answer: a) To enhance the signal strength
Angular Measurement
Prismatic Compass
A prismatic compass is a type of magnetic compass that is used for navigation and surveying
purposes. It is designed to measure the bearing of a line or an object with respect to the magnetic
north.
It consists of a circular metal box with a glass top, a magnetic needle, a graduated ring, a prism, and
two vanes. Here are some features and functions of a prismatic compass:
- The metal box protects the compass from dust, rain, and shock. It also has a tripod socket at the
bottom for mounting the compass on a stand.
- The magnetic needle is balanced on a pivot at the center of the box. It has two ends that point
towards the magnetic north and south poles when freely suspended. The needle can be lifted from
the pivot by a lifting pin and lever mechanism to prevent damage when not in use.
- The graduated ring is fixed to the magnetic needle and rotates with it. It has markings from 0° to
360° in clockwise direction. The ring is divided into four quadrants: NE, SE, SW, and NW. Each
quadrant has 90° and each degree has 20 divisions. The smallest division is equal to 3 minutes.
- The prism is attached to the box by a hinge and can be moved up and down by a sliding
arrangement. It has two faces: one is perpendicular to the line of sight and the other is inclined at
an angle of 45° to it. The prism acts as a reflector and a magnifier for reading the graduated ring.
- The vanes are two vertical plates fixed to the box at opposite sides. One is called the eye vane and
the other is called the object vane. The eye vane has a slit and a hairline for sighting the object. The
object vane has an open sight or a peep hole for aligning with the eye vane.
To use the prismatic compass, the user has to hold it in hand or mount it on a tripod stand. Then,
the user has to adjust the prism so that it is close to the eye and parallel to the eye vane. Next, the
user has to align the object vane with the object whose bearing is to be measured. Finally, the user
has to look through the slit of the eye vane and read the bearing from the graduated ring through
the prism.
A prismatic compass has some advantages and disadvantages over other types of compasses. Some
of the advantages are:
- It is simple, portable, and easy to use.
- It allows simultaneous sighting and reading of bearings.
- It has a high accuracy of up to 10 minutes.
- It can be used for both direct and indirect methods of surveying.
Some of the disadvantages are:

- It is affected by local attraction, which is the deviation of the magnetic needle due to nearby
magnetic substances or electric currents.
- It is affected by atmospheric refraction, which is the bending of light rays due to variations in air
density, temperature, pressure, and humidity.
- It requires frequent adjustments and corrections for errors.
Bearing of Line
Bearing of a line is the angle that the line makes with a reference direction, usually north. Bearings
are measured in degrees, from 0 to 360, clockwise from the reference direction. Bearings can be
either true or magnetic bearings.
-True bearing of a line is the angle measured clockwise from true north, which is the direction of
the geographic north pole. True bearings are used to measure the orientation of a line relative to
some fixed point or object on the earth's surface. True bearings are also called azimuths.
- Magnetic bearing of a line is the angle formed by that line and magnetic north, which is the
direction of the magnetic north pole. Magnetic bearings are used to measure the direction of a line
using a magnetic compass or a similar device. Magnetic bearings are affected by local attraction,
which is the deviation of the magnetic needle due to nearby magnetic substances or electric currents.
These are two different systems of measuring the direction of a line or an object with respect to
the magnetic north.
The whole circle bearing is the angle measured clockwise from the magnetic north to the line or
object. The value of the whole circle bearing ranges from 0° to 360°. For example, if a line makes
an angle of 45° with the magnetic north in the clockwise direction, its whole circle bearing is 45°.
The Quadrantal bearing, also known as reduced bearing, is the angle measured either eastward
or westward from the magnetic north or south, whichever is closer to the line or object. The value
of the quadrantal bearing ranges from 0° to 90°.
To convert from whole circle bearing to quadrantal bearing: -
- If the whole circle bearing is less than 90°, then the quadrantal bearing is N (whole circle
bearing) E.
- If the whole circle bearing is between 90° and 180°, then the quadrantal bearing is S (180° -
whole circle bearing) E.
- If the whole circle bearing is between 180° and 270°, then the quadrantal bearing is S (whole
circle bearing - 180°) W.
- If the whole circle bearing is between 270° and 360°, then the quadrantal bearing is N (360° -
whole circle bearing) W.
To convert from quadrantal bearing to whole circle bearing: -
- If the quadrantal bearing is N(angle)E, then the whole circle bearing is (angle).
- If the quadrantal bearing is S(angle)E, then the whole circle bearing is 180° - (angle).
- If the quadrantal bearing is S(angle)W, then the whole circle bearing is 180° + (angle).
- If the quadrantal bearing is N(angle)W, then the whole circle bearing is 360° - (angle).
Magnetic Declination
Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north and true north on the horizontal plane. It
is not constant and varies depending on the location and time on the Earth’s surface. We use the
lowercase Greek letter δ (delta) as the symbol for magnetic declination and we also call it magnetic
variation.
The relationship between true bearing and magnetic bearing of a line or an object can be expressed
by the following formula:
True bearing = magnetic bearing ± declination (δ)
The sign of the declination depends on whether magnetic north is east or west of true north. By
convention, declination is positive when magnetic north is east of true north, and negative when it
is west.
Questions
1)If the magnetic bearing of a line is 120° and the magnetic declination is 10°E, what is the true
bearing of the line?
Ans:
True bearing = magnetic bearing ± declination
True bearing = 120° - 10°
True bearing = 110°
2) If the true bearing of a line is 270° and the magnetic declination is 15°W, what is the magnetic
bearing of the line?
Ans:
True bearing = magnetic bearing ± declination
Magnetic bearing = true bearing + declination
Magnetic bearing = 270° + 15°
Magnetic bearing = 285°
3) If the magnetic declination at a place is 5°W in 2020 and it changes by 0.1°E per year, what will
be the magnetic declination at that place in 2025?
Ans:
Magnetic declination = initial declination + rate of change × time
Magnetic declination = 5°W + 0.1°E × 5 years
Magnetic declination = 5°W + 0.5°E
Magnetic declination = 4.5°W
4) If the magnetic declination at a place is 12°E in January and it varies sinusoidally with an
amplitude of 2° and a period of 12 months, what will be the magnetic declination at that place in
July?
Ans:
Magnetic declination = mean declination + amplitude × sin (2π × time / period)
Magnetic declination = 12°E + 2° × sin (2π × 6 / 12)
Magnetic declination = 12°E + 2° × sin(π)
Magnetic declination = 12°E + 0°
Magnetic declination = 12°E
5) Convert the whole circle bearing 210° to a quadrantal bearing.
a) 30°
b) 180°
c) 270°
d) 360°
Ans: To convert a quadrantal bearing to a whole circle bearing, we subtract 180° to the whole circle
bearing.
Quadrantal bearing:210° - 180° = 30°
So Quadrantal bearing= S 30° W
Miners' dials and other compass instruments
A miner’s dial is a type of surveying instrument that was used by underground miners to measure
and set out angles and determine magnetic north. It consists of a magnetic compass surrounded by
a graduated circle, and it has fixed sights and spirit levels. It is mounted on a tripod stand and has a
circular cover to protect it from dust and moisture. A miner’s dial is also known as a
circumferentor1.
A miner’s dial was an essential tool for mining engineers and surveyors, who needed to plan and
monitor the direction of the mine shafts and tunnels. By using the miner’s dial, they could map out
the underground layout of the mine and calculate the distance, depth, and elevation of different
points. The miner’s dial also helped them to avoid obstacles and hazards, such as water, gas, or
faults.
There are different types of miners’ dials that were used in mines, depending on the purpose and
the accuracy required. Some of the common types are:
Plain dial: This is the simplest type of miner’s dial, which consists of a magnetic compass with a
graduated circle and a pair of sights. It is used for rough surveys and setting out directions. It has
no spirit levels or tripod stand, and it is usually held by hand or placed on a wooden block.
Improved dial: This is a more accurate type of miner’s dial, which has a spirit level attached to the
compass box and a tripod stand for stability. It also has a vernier scale for reading smaller divisions
of the circle. It is used for more precise surveys and measurements.
Theodolite dial: This is the most advanced type of miner’s dial, which has two spirit levels at right
angles to each other and a telescope instead of sights. It also has a vertical circle for measuring
angles of elevation and depression. It is used for trigonometric surveys and calculations.
Dialing
Dialing in mines performed by surveyor is a process of measuring and setting out angles and
directions in underground mining operations. It involves using a special instrument called a dial,
which is a type of compass with a graduated circle and sights. The dial helps the surveyor to
determine the magnetic north and the horizontal angle of any line in the mine. The dial also helps
the surveyor to map out the layout of the mine and to avoid any obstacles or hazards.
Dialing steps: -
1. The surveyor first sets up the tripod stand over a fixed point in the mine, such as a peg or a
nail.
2. The surveyor then levels the box using the spirit levels attached to it.
3. The surveyor then opens the cover and observes the needle pointing to the magnetic north.
4. The surveyor then rotates the box until one of the sights is aligned with the line to be
measured.
5. The surveyor then reads the angle from the graduated circle, which is called the bearing or
azimuth of the line.
6. The surveyor then repeats this process for other lines in the mine.
The dial is a simple but useful instrument for mining surveying. However, it has some limitations
and sources of error.
For example,
• The dial can be affected by magnetic interference from iron tools or ore deposits in the mine,
which can cause the needle to deviate from the true north.
• The dial can also be affected by mechanical wear and tear, which can cause errors in reading
or setting out angles.
• The dial can also be affected by human errors, such as misreading or mis-recording angles.
Loose and fast needle surveying
Loose and fast needle surveying are two methods of traversing, which is a technique of measuring
and setting out angles and directions in underground mining operations. They both use a special
instrument called a dial, which is a type of compass with a graduated circle and sights. The dial
helps the surveyor to determine the magnetic north and the horizontal angle of any line in the mine.
The dial also helps the surveyor to map out the layout of the mine and to avoid any obstacles or
hazards.
The main difference between loose and fast needle surveying is how they measure the magnetic
bearings of the traverse lines. A magnetic bearing is the angle between the magnetic north and the
direction of a line. The magnetic north is the direction that a compass needle points to, which is not
the same as the true north (the direction of the geographic north pole).
Loose needle surveying

The steps involved in the loose needle method are as follows¹:
- The surveyor sets up the dial over a fixed point in the mine, such as a peg or a nail, and levels it
using the spirit levels attached to it.
- The surveyor opens the cover of the dial and observes the needle pointing to the magnetic north.
The surveyor then rotates the box until one of the sights is aligned with the line to be measured.
The surveyor then reads the angle from the graduated circle, which is called the bearing or azimuth
of the line.
- The surveyor then moves to the next station along the line and repeats the process. The surveyor
measures the bearing of each line independently by establishing the direction of the magnetic
meridian at each station.
- The surveyor records all the readings in a field book, along with the linear measurements taken
with a chain or a tape. The surveyor also notes any local attraction or magnetic interference that
may affect the accuracy of the readings.
- The surveyor then calculates the errors due to local attraction and compensates them by applying
corrections to the bearings. The surveyor also checks for any mistakes or discrepancies in the
readings by comparing them with the included angles (the angles between adjacent lines).
- The surveyor then plots the traverse on a map using a protractor and a scale. The surveyor also
calculates the coordinates of each station using trigonometry or geometry.
The loose needle method is simple but not very accurate, as it can be affected by magnetic variation,
mechanical wear and tear, and human errors. Therefore, it is usually used for rough surveys and
setting out directions. For more precise surveys and measurements, a more advanced method called
fast needle method is used, which involves measuring only one magnetic bearing and using a more
accurate instrument called a theodolite.
Fast needle surveying
The steps involved in the fast needle method are as follows¹:
- The surveyor sets up the dial over a fixed point in the mine, such as a peg or a nail, and levels it
using the spirit levels attached to it.
- The surveyor opens the cover of the dial and observes the needle pointing to the magnetic north.
The surveyor then rotates the box until one of the sights is aligned with the first line to be measured.
The surveyor then reads the angle from the graduated circle, which is called the bearing or azimuth
of the first line. This is the only line whose magnetic bearing is measured by the compass.
- The surveyor then moves to the next station along the line and sets up the dial again. The surveyor
then rotates the box until one of the sights is aligned with the previous line. The surveyor then
transits (reverses) the dial, which means turning it 180 degrees around its vertical axis. The surveyor
then aligns the other sight with the next line to be measured. The surveyor then reads the angle from
the graduated circle, which is called the included angle (the angle between adjacent lines). This is
repeated for all other lines in the traverse, except for the last one.
- The surveyor records all the readings in a field book, along with the linear measurements taken
with a chain or a tape. The surveyor also notes any local attraction or magnetic interference that
may affect the accuracy of the readings.
- The surveyor then calculates the errors due to local attraction and compensates them by applying
corrections to the bearings. The surveyor also checks for any mistakes or discrepancies in the
readings by comparing them with the closing error (the difference between the sum of included
angles and 360 degrees for a closed traverse).
- The surveyor then plots the traverse on a map using a protractor and a scale. The surveyor also
calculates the coordinates of each station using trigonometry or geometry.
The fast needle method is more accurate and reliable than the loose needle method, as it reduces
the errors due to magnetic variation, mechanical wear and tear, and human errors. Therefore, it is
usually used for precise surveys and measurements.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of a miner's dial?
a) To measure and set out angles and determine magnetic north in underground mining operations.
b) To calculate the distance, depth, and elevation of different points in a mine.
c) To map out the layout of the mine and avoid obstacles and hazards.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
2. Which type of miner's dial is the simplest and used for rough surveys and setting out directions?
a) Plain dial
b) Improved dial
c) Theodolite dial
d) None of the above.
Answer: a) Plain dial.
3. What is the purpose of dialing in mines?

a) To determine the magnetic north and horizontal angle of any line in the mine.
b) To map out the layout of the mine and avoid obstacles and hazards.
c) To measure and set out angles and directions in underground mining operations.
Answer: d) All of the above.
4. What are the steps involved in dialing using the loose needle method?
a) Set up the dial, observe the needle pointing to magnetic north, rotate the box, read the angle,
repeat for other lines.
b) Set up the dial, level it, observe the needle pointing to magnetic north, rotate the box, read the
angle, repeat for other lines.
c) Set up the dial, level it, observe the needle pointing to magnetic north, rotate the box, read the
angle, record the readings.
d) Set up the dial, level it, observe the needle pointing to magnetic north, rotate the box, read the
angle, calculate the errors.
Answer: b) Set up the dial, level it, observe the needle pointing to magnetic north, rotate the box,
read the angle, repeat for other lines.
5. Which method of surveying is more accurate and precise?

a) Loose needle surveying
b) Fast needle surveying
c) Both methods have the same level of accuracy.
d) It depends on the type of mine and surveying requirements.
Answer: b) Fast needle surveying.
6. What is the purpose of transiting the dial in the fast needle method?
a) To align the sights with the next line to be measured.
b) To reverse the dial and align the sights with the previous line.
c) To calculate the errors due to local attraction.
d) To check for mistakes or discrepancies in the readings.
Answer: b) To reverse the dial and align the sights with the previous line.
7. Which type of surveying method involves measuring only one magnetic bearing?
a) Loose needle surveying
b) Fast needle surveying
c) Both methods involve measuring multiple magnetic bearings.
d) It depends on the type of mine and surveying requirements.
Answer: b) Fast needle surveying.
8. What is the purpose of calculating the closing error in the fast needle method?
a) To determine the linear measurements taken with a chain or tape.
b) To compensate for errors due to local attraction.
c) To check for mistakes or discrepancies in the readings.
d) To plot the traverse on a map using a protractor and scale.
Answer: c) To check for mistakes or discrepancies in the readings.
9. Which type of miner's dial is used for trigonometric surveys and calculations?
a) Plain dial
b) Improved dial
c) Theodolite dial
d) None of the above.
Answer: c) Theodolite dial.
10. What are some limitations and sources of error in using a miner's dial?
a) Magnetic interference, mechanical wear and tear, and human errors.
b) Atmospheric conditions, alignment errors, and reading errors.
c) Instrumental errors, personal errors, and natural errors.
Answer: a) Magnetic interference, mechanical wear and tear, and human errors.
Total Station
Total stations are the primary survey instrument used in mining surveying.
A total station is used to record the absolute location of the tunnel walls, ceilings (backs), and floors
as the drifts of an underground mine are driven. The recorded data are then downloaded into a CAD
program, and compared to the designed layout of the tunnel.
The survey party installs control stations at regular intervals. These are small steel plugs installed
in pairs in holes drilled into walls or the back. For wall stations, two plugs are installed in opposite
walls, forming a line perpendicular to the drift. For back stations, two plugs are installed in the back,
forming a line parallel to the drift.
A set of plugs can be used to locate the total station set up in a drift or tunnel by processing
measurements to the plugs by intersection and resection.
A total station is an electronic theodolite that measures angles and distances between points. It’s
the most advanced surveying instrument today, capable of measuring horizontal and vertical angles
to ±3 seconds.
A total station has two associated devices used during surveying: a digital distance meter which
measures distance, and an angle sensor or right-angle optical prism, which measures the horizontal
or vertical angle.
Like the word “total” means, this instrument can do many measurements; a Total Station is a
telescope mounted on wheels or a tripod. It can measure distances and angles between lines, heights
of points on an object, area and volume of an object from its sides, slope angle between two
directions on the ground, etc.
Types of total station

For total surveying stations, there are different types of full stations. The most popular form is a total
handheld station, available with an internal or external antenna and for photogrammetric
processing.
Another type is the mobile station attached to a motorized platform that gives it mobility. Lastly,
the fixed station is mounted on a tripod and provides continuous service from a stationary point.
As per Trimble Geospatial, there are the following four types of Total Stations;
➢ Scanning Total Stations
➢ Robotic Total Stations
➢ Autolock Total Stations
➢ Total Mechanical Stations
Working principle of the total station in surveying
The entire station allows surveyors to create a map of a spot in three instead of two dimensions, as
was generally the case with surveying instruments.
The term 1–Point reflects this capability; each point that a full surveying method measures is
considered one dimension and describes an independent position on the ground. A total station has
high accuracy and range due to its lenses, adjustable vertical laser levels, and bubble axes.
A total station is a tool used for surveying. The equipment heavily relies on geo-radar and time
signals to calculate the levels and distances of points it is set over.
The measurement of heights or portions of objects is done by the prism used to determine the angles
partaking in triangulation and rapid positioning.
The application of the total station in surveying covers a vast range of activities related to
engineering and construction.
Function
Angle measurement
Most total station instruments measure angles by means of electro-optical scanning of extremely
precise digital bar-codes etched on rotating glass cylinders or discs within the instrument. The best
quality total stations are capable of measuring angles to 0.5 arc-second. Inexpensive "construction
grade" total stations can generally measure angles to 5 or 10 arc-seconds.
Distance measurement
Measurement of distance is accomplished with a modulated infrared carrier signal, generated by a
small solid-state emitter within the instrument's optical path, and reflected by a prism reflector or
the object under survey. The modulation pattern in the returning signal is read and interpreted by
the computer in the total station. The distance is determined by emitting and receiving multiple
frequencies, and determining the integer number of wavelengths to the target for each frequency.
Most total stations use purpose-built glass prism (surveying) reflectors for the EDM signal. A
typical total station can measure distances up to 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) with an accuracy of about
1.5 millimeters (0.059 in) ± 2 parts per million.
Reflectorless total stations can measure distances to any object that is reasonably light in color, up
to a few hundred meters.
Coordinate measurement
The coordinates of an unknown point relative to a known coordinate can be determined using the
total station as long as a direct line of sight can be established between the two points. Angles and
distances are measured from the total station to points under survey, and the coordinates (X, Y, and
Z; or easting, northing, and elevation) of surveyed points relative to the total station position are
calculated using trigonometry and triangulation.
To determine an absolute location, a total station requires line of sight observations and can be set
up over a known point or with line of sight to 2 or more points with known location, called free
stationing.
For this reason, some total stations also have a Global Navigation Satellite System receiver and do
not require a direct line of sight to determine coordinates. However, GNSS measurements may
require longer occupation periods and offer relatively poor accuracy in the vertical axis.
Data processing
Some models include internal electronic data storage to record distance, horizontal angle, and
vertical angle measured, while other models are equipped to write these measurements to an
external data collector, such as a hand-held computer.
When data is downloaded from a total station onto a computer, application software can be used to
compute results and generate a map of the surveyed area. The newest generation of total stations
can also show the map on the touch-screen of the instrument immediately after measuring the
points.
Errors in Total Station

A total station is subject to various errors that can affect the quality and reliability of the
measurements. These errors can be classified into three categories: instrumental errors, natural
errors, and personal errors:
Instrumental errors are caused by the imperfections or malfunctions of the instrument or its
components, such as:
Circle eccentricity error: This is an error that arises when the center of the measuring circle does
not coincide with the center of the mechanical axis of the instrument. It can be corrected by
measuring in both faces (opposite sides of the circle) and using the mean as a result.
Horizontal collimation error: This is an error that arises when the optical axis of the instrument
is not perpendicular to the telescope axis. It can be corrected by adjusting the collimation screws or
using electronic calibration procedures.
Vertical index error: This is an error that arises when the vertical circle does not read zero when
the telescope is horizontal. It can be corrected by adjusting the index screw or using electronic
calibration procedures.
Tilt axis error: This is an error that arises when the tilt axis of the instrument is not perpendicular
to the vertical axis. It can be corrected by adjusting the tilt axis screws or using electronic calibration
procedures.
Prism constant error: This is an error that arises when the distance measured by the instrument
does not match the actual distance due to the use of a prism as a reflector. It can be corrected by
entering the prism constant value in the instrument settings or using electronic calibration
procedures.
Natural errors are caused by the environmental factors that affect the propagation of light or
electromagnetic waves, such as:
Atmospheric refraction error: This is an error that arises when the light or electromagnetic waves
bend due to variations in air density, temperature, pressure, and humidity. It can be corrected by
measuring and applying corrections for these atmospheric conditions or using instruments that
compensate for them automatically.
Atmospheric absorption error: This is an error that arises when the light or electromagnetic waves
lose intensity due to absorption by water vapor, dust, or other particles in the air. It can be corrected
by using instruments that operate at wavelengths that are less affected by absorption or using
reflectors that enhance the signal strength.
Earth curvature and refraction error: This is an error that arises when the light or
electromagnetic waves deviate from a straight line due to the curvature of the Earth’s surface and
the refraction of the atmosphere. It can be corrected by applying a standard correction factor or
using instruments that compensate for it automatically.
Personal errors are caused by the human factors involved in operating the instrument or interpreting
the data, such as:
Sighting error: This is an error that arises when the instrument or the reflector is not properly
aligned with the line of sight. It can be minimized by using optical devices such as telescopes or
prisms to sight the object and by checking for consistency and reasonableness of the readings.
Reading error: This is an error that arises when the instrument display or the data recorder is not
correctly read or recorded. It can be minimized by using digital displays or automatic recording
devices and by checking for consistency and reasonableness of the readings.
Calculation error: This is an error that arises when the data is not correctly processed or analyzed.
It can be minimized by using reliable software or methods and by checking for consistency and
reasonableness of the results.
To ensure the accuracy and precision of the measurements, a total station needs to be properly
adjusted and calibrated before and during use. Some of the common adjustments and calibrations
are:
Centering: This is the process of placing the instrument over a known point on the ground and
leveling it with a plumb bob or a laser plummet.
Leveling: This is the process of making the vertical axis of the instrument perpendicular to the
horizontal plane using a circular level or a plate level.
Focusing: This is the process of adjusting the eyepiece and the objective lens of the telescope to
obtain a clear image of the object.
Zero setting: This is the process of setting the horizontal and vertical circles to zero when the
telescope is pointing to a reference direction, such as magnetic north or a known azimuth.
Compensation: This is the process of activating or checking the electronic devices that
automatically correct for tilt axis error, atmospheric refraction error, earth curvature and refraction
error, etc.
Calibration: This is the process of testing and correcting for instrumental errors, such as circle
eccentricity error, horizontal collimation error, vertical index error, prism constant error, etc.
Application
A total station has many applications in various fields, such as:
• Surveying: A total station can be used to perform different types of surveys, such as
topographic survey, cadastral survey, engineering survey, hydrographic survey, etc. It can
measure distances, angles, coordinates, elevations, and slopes of points, lines, areas, and
volumes on the ground or on a map.
• Construction: A total station can be used to perform different tasks in construction projects,
such as setting out, layout, alignment, monitoring, quality control, etc. It can help to
establish and verify the position, orientation, shape, size, and elevation of structures, such
as buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, etc.
• Geodesy: A total station can be used to perform different studies in geodesy, which is the
science of measuring and representing the shape and gravity field of the Earth. It can help
to determine geodetic coordinates, geoid heights, gravity anomalies,
• Archaeology: A total station can be used to perform different investigations in archaeology,
which is the study of human history and culture through the analysis of material remains. It
can help to document and map archaeological sites, features, and artifacts.
• Forensics: A total station can be used to perform different analyses in forensics, which is
the application of scientific methods to solve legal problems. It can help to reconstruct crime
scenes, accidents, or disasters by measuring and recording the location and orientation of
evidence.
Solved Previous Year Questions

1. The base line is defined as
(1) The tie line joining two tie stations on chain line
(2) The longest line in the triangulation
(3) The shortest line in the triangulation
(4) The offset line drawn from the chain line
(5) None of the Options
Ans(2)
In surveying, a baseline is a line between two points on the earth's surface and the direction
and distance between them. In a triangulation network, at least one baseline between two
stations needs to be measured to calculate the size of the triangles by trigonometry. It is the
longest line in the triangulations.
2. The straightness and accuracy of the any one of the following gives the accuracy of the whole
chain surveying
(1) Straight line
(2) Base line
(3) Plotting line

(4) Check line
(5) Tie line
Ans(2)
Chain surveying is the branch of surveying in which only linear measurements are made in the
field. This is suitable for the survey of small areas with simple details and an area that is fairly flat.
It derives its name from the fact that the principle equipment commonly used is the chain. The
accuracy and straightness of base line gives the accuracy of the whole chain surveying.
3. Which of these is not an instrument for measuring distances
Options:
(1) Chain
(2) Steel tape
(3) MetallicTape
(4) lnvar Tape
(5) Gyromat
Correction Answer : Option No.(5)
4. If the radius of a simple curve is R. the length of the chord for calculating offsets by the method
of chords produced, should not exceed
(1) R/10
(2) R/15
(3) R/20
(4) R/25
Ans(3)
Offset is the perpendicular distance taken from either side of the chain line running in a
particular direction. The purpose of offset is to locate the objects which lie in the vicinity of the
main survey line. If the radius of a simple curve is R, the length of the chord for calculating offsets
by the method of chords produced, should not exceed. R/20.
5. Number of links per metre length of a chain are
(1) 2
(2) 5
(3) 8
(4) 10
Ans(2)
6. If a 30 m chain diverges through a perpendicular distance d from its correct alignment, the error
in length, is
(1) d2/60
(2) d2/so
(3) d/30
(4) d/60
Ans(1)
7. When total station is sighted to the target, which of the operations acts first
a) Rotation of optical axis
b) Rotation of vertical axis
c) Rotation of horizontal axis
d) Rotation of line of collimation
e) None of these
Ans A
A Total Station is a modern surveying instrument that integrates an electronic theodolite
with an electronic distance meter. A theodolite uses a movable telescope to measure angles in
both the horizontal and vertical planes. At the time of sighting the instrument towards the target,
first step involves the rotation of the instrument's optical axis from the instrument north in
horizontal plane.
8. Modern EDM uses which among the following waves
a) Visible rays
b) Thermal infrared
c) Modulated infra-red
d) Radio waves
e) None of these
Ans C
The electronic distance meter (EDM) is an essential surveying tool. The principle of operation
is the same among various EDM devices such as the stand alone EDM device, the theodolite
mounted EDM unit and the coaxial design integrated with a total station. Modern EDM uses
the modulated infra-red waves, which are capable of receiving the reflected waves from a distance
of 100km.
9. Remote elevation measurement of Total station used for
a) objects which are nearer
b) objects which are too far and not visible
c) object which are too far, visible and accessible
d) visible and inaccessible objects where it is difficult
e) none of the options
Ans D
The process of finding the height of objects without actually going to the top of the object is known
as Remote Elevation Measuring (REM) i.e., a total station placed remotely (faraway) from the
object is used to measure the heights.
10. Which of the following indicates the correct set of the combination of total station
a) Theodolite, compass
b) Theodolite, EDM
c) Electronic theodolite, EDM
d) EDM, GPS
e) GPS
Ans C
11. Modern EDM uses which among the following waves :

a) Visible rays
b) Thermal infra-red
c) Modulated infra-red
d) Radio waves
e) None of these
Ans C
Modern EDM uses which among the following waves? Explanation: Modern EDM uses
the modulated infra-red waves, which are capable of receiving the reflected waves from a distance
of 100km.
12. Which of the following represents the correct sequences for the basis of EDM propagation.
a) Propagation, generation, reflection and reception
b) Generation, reception, reflection and propagation
c) Generation, propagation, reception and reflection
d) Generation, propagation, reflection and reception
e) None of these
Ans D
The creation, propagation, reflection, and later reception of electromagnetic waves are used in the
electronic distance measurement method. The type of electromagnetic waves produced is
determined by a number of elements, the most important of which is the nature of the electrical
signal used to generate the waves. It continues in the above-mentioned order with no interruptions.
13. For ranging a line, the number of ranging rods required is
(1) At least two
(2) At least three
(3) At least four
(4) At least five
(5) At least one
Ans(2)
If the length of the line is greater, the survey lines have to be divided by certain intermediate
points, before conducting the chaining process. This process is called ranging. For ranging a line,
the minimum number of ranging rods required is three.
14. Which kind of EDM has operability in fog or moderate rain, day and right as well as longer
range?
a) Microwave instruments
b) Inferred instruments
c) Electro-optical instruments
d) Modulation instruments
e) None of the above
Ans A
15. The distance between two points A & B was measured with EDM. Find out the distance between
A & B.
Given : Wave length (A) = 30 m, no. of complete wave cycle (n) = 20. (α1= 00 and α 2= 900)
(1) 303.75 m
(2) 607.50 m
(3) 600 m
(4) 300 m
(5) None 0fthe Options
Ans(1)
Levelling
What Is Leveling?
Levelling or leveling is a branch of surveying, the object of which is to establish or verify or measure
the height of specified points relative to a datum. It is widely used in cartography to measure
geodetic height, and in construction to measure height differences of construction artifacts. Leveling
is the general term applied to any of the various processes by which elevations of points or
differences in elevation are determined.
Levelling Terms
➢ Vertical line: A line that follows the local direction of gravity as indicated by a plumb line.
➢ Level surface: A curved surface that, at every point is perpendicular to the local plumb line
(the direction in which gravity acts).
➢ Level line: A line lying in a level surface is a level line. It is thus a curved line normal to
the plumb at all points. In field surveying, it is defined by the direction of a freely suspended
plumb-bob.
➢ Horizontal plane: A plane perpendicular to the local direction of gravity. In plane
surveying, it is a plane perpendicular to the local vertical line.
➢ Horizontal line: A line in a horizontal plane. In plane surveying, it is a line perpendicular
to the local vertical.
➢ Vertical datum: Any level surface to which elevations are referenced. This is the surface
that is arbitrarily assigned an elevation of zero.
➢ Elevation: The distance measured along a vertical line from a vertical datum to a point or
object.
➢ Benchmark (BM): A relatively permanent object, natural or artificial, having a marked
point whose elevation above or below a reference datum is known or assumed.
➢ Station: A point where the leveling staff is kept.
➢ Height of instrument: It is the elevation of the plane of sight with respect to assumed datum.
It is also known as plane of collimation.
➢ Back sight (BS): It is the sight taken on the level staff, of a known elevation with the
intention to obtain the elevation of plane of collimation. It is called PLUS sight because it
is added to elevation of that point to get height of instrument or plane of collimation.
➢ Intermediate sights (IS): These are the sight taken after back sight and before sighting the
final point. These are called MINUS sights. These are subtracted from plane of collimation
to find the reduced level of different points.
➢ Fore sight (FS): The last reading taken from the instrument. This is also a MINUS sight.
➢ Change point (CP) or turning point(TP): The point at which both BS and FS are taken.
➢ Reduced level (RL): The elevations of the points with respect to assumed datum.
Types of Leveling in Surveying

➢ Direct leveling
➢ Trigonometric leveling
➢ Barometric leveling
➢ Stadia leveling
Direct Leveling
It is the most commonly used method of leveling. In this method, measurements are observed
directly from leveling instrument. Based on the observation points and instrument positions direct
leveling is divided into different types as follows:
➢ Simple leveling/geometric leveling
➢ Physical leveling
➢ Differential leveling
➢ Fly leveling
➢ Profile leveling
➢ Precise leveling
➢ Reciprocal leveling
Simple Leveling/geometric leveling: It is a simple and basic form of leveling in which the leveling
instrument is placed between the points at which elevation is to be find. Leveling rods are placed at
those points and sighted them through leveling instrument. It is performed only when the points are
nearer to each other without any obstacles.
Physical Leveling: Physical levelling in survey is a term that is sometimes used to refer to
geometric levelling, which is a method of determining the elevation or height difference of points
on the earth’s surface relative to a reference datum. It involves using a level instrument, which is a
device that can produce a horizontal line of sight, and a level staff, which is a graduated rod that
can be read by the level instrument. The level instrument is usually mounted on a tripod and can be
adjusted to make it horizontal using a spirit level or an automatic compensator. The level staff is
held vertically on the point whose elevation is to be measured or set.
Physical levelling in survey can be done in two ways: simple levelling and differential levelling.
Simple levelling is used to determine or set the elevation of a single point with respect to a known
datum. Differential levelling is used to determine or set the elevation of several points with respect
to a known datum by using intermediate points along the way.
Physical levelling in survey is a reliable and accurate method for measuring height differences, but
it can be slow and laborious. It can also be affected by errors due to refraction, curvature,
collimation, temperature, etc. Therefore, it requires careful observation and correction to ensure
high precision.
Differential Leveling: Differential leveling is performed when the distance between two points is
more. In this process, the number of inter stations are located and instrument is shifted to each
station and observed the elevation of inter station points. Finally the difference between original
two points is determined.
Fly Leveling: Fly leveling is conducted when the benchmark is very far from the workstation. In
such a case, a temporary benchmark is located at the workstation which is located based on the
original benchmark. Even if it is not highly precise it is used for determining the approximate level.
Profile Leveling: Profile leveling is generally adopted to find elevation of points along a line such
as for road, rails, or rivers etc. In this case, readings of intermediate stations are taken, and reduced
level of each station is found. From this cross section of the alignment is drawn.
Precise Leveling: Precise leveling is similar to differential leveling but, in this case, higher precise
is wanted. To achieve high precision, serious observation procedure is performed. The accuracy of
1 mm per 1 km is achieved.
Reciprocal Leveling: When it is not possible to locate the leveling instrument in between the inter
visible points, reciprocal leveling is performed. This case appears in case of ponds or rivers etc. in
case of reciprocal leveling, instrument is set nearer to 1st station and sighted towards 2nd station.
Trigonometric Leveling
The process of leveling in which the elevation of point or the difference between points is measured
from the observed horizontal distances and vertical angles in the field is called trigonometric
leveling.
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In this method, trigonometric relations are used to find the elevation of a point from angle and
horizontal distance so, it is called trigonometric leveling. It is also called indirect leveling.
Barometric Leveling
A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmosphere at any altitude. So, in this method of
leveling, atmospheric pressure at two different points is observed, based on which the vertical
difference between two points is determined. It is a rough estimation and used rarely.
Stadia Leveling
It is a modified form of trigonometric leveling in which the Tacheometer principle is used to

determine the elevation of point. In this case the line of sight is inclined from the horizontal. It is
more accurate and suitable for surveying in hilly terrains.
Types of Levels Used in Leveling

Following are the types of different levels used for leveling in surveying:
Dumpy Level
Dumpy level is the most commonly used instrument in leveling. In this level the telescope is
restricted against movement in its horizontal plane and telescope is fixed to its support. A bubble
tube is provided on the top of the telescope. But however, the leveling head can be rotated in
horizontal plane with the telescope. The telescope is internal focusing telescope is a metal tube
contains four main parts as given below.
➢ Objective lens
➢ Negative lens
➢ Diaphragm
➢ Eye-piece
Objective Lens: Objective lens should be made as the combination of crown glass and flint glass.
Because of this some defects like spherical aberration and chromatic aberration can be eliminated.
A thin layer coating which has smaller refractive index than glass is provided on the objective lens
to reduce the loss due to reflection.
Negative Lens: Negative lens located co axial to the objective lens. So, the optical axis for both
lenses is same.
Diaphragm: Diaphragm is fitted inside the main tube which contains cross hairs (vertical and
horizontal) and these are adjusted by capstan headed screws. The cross hairs are made of dark metal
as filament wires which are inserted in diaphragm ring in exact position. For stadia leveling
purposes, extra two horizontal cross hairs are provided above and below the horizontal wire.
Eyepiece: Eyepiece lens enable the ability to sight the object together with cross hairs. The image
seen through eye piece is magnified and inverted. Some eyepieces erect the image into normal view
and those are called as erecting eyepieces.
Y Level
Y level or Wye-level consists y-shaped frames which supports the telescope. Telescope cane be
removed from the y-shaped supports by releasing clamp screws provided. These y-shaped frames
are arranged to vertical spindle which helps to cause the rotation of telescope. Compared to dumpy
level, adjustments can be rapidly tested in y- level. But, there may be a chance of frictional wear of
open parts of level.
Cushing’s Level
In case of Cushing’s level, the telescope is restricted against rotation in its longitudinal axis and it
is non-removable. But, the object end and eye piece end can be interchangeable and reversible.
Tilting Level
Tilting level consist a telescope which enabled for the horizontal rotation as well as rotation about
4 degree in its vertical plane. Centering of bubble can be easily done in this type of level. But, for
every setup bubble is to be centered with the help of tilting screw. The main advantage of tilting
level is it is useful when the few observations are to be taken with one setup of level.
Cooke’s Reversible Level

Cooke’s reversible level is the combination of dumpy level and y-level. In this instrument, the
telescope can be reversed without rotation the instrument. Collimation error can be eliminated in
this case because of bubble left and bubble right reading of telescope.
Automatic Level
Automatic level is like the dumpy level. In this case the telescope is fixed to its supports. Circular
spirit can be attached to the side of the telescope for approximate leveling. For more accurate
leveling, compensator is attached inside the telescope.
Compensator can help the instrument to level automatically. Compensator is also called as stabilizer
which consists two fixed prisms and it creates an optical path between eye piece and objective. Due
to the action of gravity, the compensator results the optical system to swing into exact position of
line of sight automatically. But before the process of leveling, compensator should be checked.
To check the compensator, just move the foot screws slightly if the leveling staff reading remains
constant then compensator is perfect. If it is not constant, then tap the telescope gently to free the
compensator. Automatic level is also called self-adjusting level.
Temporary and Permanent Adjustment of Levels

Temporary adjustment of levels are the adjustments that are made for every setting of a level
instrument before taking any readings. They are done by the surveyor in the field, and they do not
involve any alteration in the instrument. The purpose of temporary adjustment of levels is to make
the instrument ready for use and to eliminate any errors due to improper setting or focusing. The
temporary adjustment of levels usually includes:
Setting up the level: This involves placing the instrument on a tripod stand over a convenient
location and fixing it firmly. The instrument should be roughly leveled by adjusting the tripod legs
and bringing the circular bubble (if present) to the center.
Leveling up: This involves making the vertical axis of the instrument truly vertical by using the
foot screws and the spirit level attached to the instrument. The instrument should be leveled such
that the bubble remains in the center of its run for all positions of the telescope.
Elimination of parallax: This involves focusing the eyepiece and the objective lens of the
telescope such that the crosshairs and the staff image are clearly visible without any relative
movement. Parallax is an apparent displacement of an object due to a change in the position of
observation. It can cause errors in reading if not eliminated.
Permanent adjustment of levels are the adjustments that are made to correct any defects or errors in
the instrument itself. They are done by an expert, or a manufacturer and they involve some alteration
in the instrument. The purpose of permanent adjustment of levels is to establish or restore the fixed
relationships between the fundamental lines or parts of the instrument, such as:
• The axis of the bubble tube should be perpendicular to the vertical axis.
• The line of collimation (the line joining the center of crosshairs and objective lens) should
be parallel to the axis of the bubble tube.
• The line of sight (the line passing through crosshairs and staff image) should coincide with
the line of collimation.
booking and reduction methods

Booking and reduction methods are techniques of recording and calculating the elevation or height
difference of points on the earth’s surface using a level instrument and a level staff.
There are two common methods of booking and reducing levels: the height of collimation method
and the rise and fall method.
(A) Height of Instrument Method: -
The basic equations are: -
➢ Height of instrument for the first setting= RL of BM + BS (at BM)
➢ Subtract the IS and FS from HI to get RL of intermediate stations and change points.
➢ Checking: ∑BS - ∑FS = Last RL – First RL. This is –ve for FALL and +ve for RISE.
(B) Rise and Fall method: -
➢ In this method the difference of the present staff reading is subtracted from the previous
staff reading.
➢ Previous reading – present staff reading = +ve, denotes RISE
➢ Previous reading – present staff reading = -ve, denotes FALL
➢ Checking: ∑BS - ∑FS = Last RL – First RL= ∑Rise - ∑Fall
Curvature correction (Cc)

➢ Cc is always negative.
➢ A properly adjusted instrument takes the readings with respect to horizontal line.
➢ So, something has to be subtracted from the staff reading to get actual reading.
➢ Cc= d2/2R and -ve
➢ D is distance of the staff from the point of tangency and R is the radius of the Earth =
6370km
➢ Cc= -7.849 x 10-8 x d2 meters if d is in meters. And
➢ Cc= -0.0785 x d2 meters, if d is in kilo meters (km).
Effect of refraction (Cr)

➢ Air is denser near the earth and becomes thinner as we go far from the surface of the earth.
This causes refraction.
➢ Cr = (1/7) x (d2/2R) and +ve
➢ Cr = 0.0112 x d2 meters, if d is in kilo meters (km).
Combined effect
Cc + Cr = - (6/7) x (d2/2R) = - 6.728 x 10-8 x d 2 meters, if d is in meters = -0.0673 x d2 meters, if
d is in kilo meters (km).
Contours And Contour Lines
Contour: Contour An imaginary line on the ground surface joining the points of equal elevation is
known as contour. It facilitates depiction of the relief of terrain in a two-dimensional plan or map.
In other words, contour is a line in which the ground surface is intersected by a level surface
obtained by joining points of equal elevation. This line on the map represents a contour and is called
contour line. Contouring is the science of representing the vertical dimension of the terrain on a
two-dimensional map.
Contour Map: A map showing contour lines is known as Contour map. A contour map gives an
idea of the altitudes of the surface features as well as their relative positions in plan serves the
purpose of both, a plan and a section.
Contouring: The process of tracing contour line on the surface of the earth is called Contouring.
Contour Line: A Contour line is an imaginary outline of the terrain obtained by joining its points
of equal elevation.
Contour Interval (CI): It is the vertical distance between any two consecutive contours. Suppose
a map includes contour lines of 100m, 98m ,96 m and so on. The contour interval here is 2 m.
This interval depends upon
➢ the nature of the ground (i.e. whether flat or sleep).
➢ The scale of the map.
➢ the purpose of the survey.
Contour intervals for flat country are generally small, e g. 0.25 m, 0.5 m, 0.75m. etc.
Contour interval for a steep slope in a hilly area is generally greater. e.g. 5m. 10 m, 15 m etc.
It should be remembered that the contour interval for a particular map is Constant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTOURS
➢ All points in a contour line have the same elevation.
➢ Flat ground is indicated where the contours are widely separated and steep-slope where they
run close together.
➢ A uniform slope is indicated when the contour lines are uniformly spaced.
➢ A plane surface when they are straight, parallel and equally spaced.
➢ A series of closed contour lines on the 80 map represent a hill 75, if the higher values are
inside.
➢ A series of closed contour lines on the map indicate a depression if the higher values are
outside.
Method of Contouring
➢ Direct method
➢ Indirect method
Direct Method of Contouring: It consists in finding vertical and horizontal controls of the
points which lie on the selected contour line.
For vertical control levelling instrument is commonly used. A level is set on a commanding position
in the area after taking fly levels from the nearby bench mark. The plane of collimation/height of
instrument is found and the required staff reading for a contour line is calculated.
The instrument man asks staff man to move up and down in the area till the required staff reading
is found. A surveyor establishes the horizontal control of that point using his instruments. After that
instrument man directs the staff man to another point where the same staff reading can be found. It
is followed by establishing horizontal control.
Thus, several points are established on a contour line on one or two contour lines and suitably noted
down. Plane table survey is ideally suited for this work. After required points are established from
the instrument setting, the instrument is shifted to another point to cover more area. The level and
survey instrument need not be shifted at the same time. It is better if both are nearby to communicate
easily.
For getting speed in levelling sometimes hand level and Abney levels are also used. This method is
slow, tedious but accurate. It is suitable for small areas.
Indirect Method of Contouring: In this method, levels are taken at some selected points and
their levels are reduced. Thus in this method horizontal control is established first and then the
levels of those points found.
After locating the points on the plan, reduced levels are marked and contour lines are interpolated
between the selected points.
For selecting points any of the following methods can be used:
➢ Method of squares
➢ Method of cross-section
➢ Radial line method
Method of Squares: In this method area is divided into a number of squares and all grid points are
marked (Fig.).
Commonly used size of square varies from 5 m × 5 m to 20 m × 20 m. Levels of all grid points are
established by levelling. Then grid square is plotted on the drawing sheet. Reduced levels of grid
points marked and contour lines are drawn by interpolation Fig.
Method of cross-section: In this method cross-sectional points are taken at regular interval. By
levelling the reduced level of all those points are established. The points are marked on the drawing
sheets, their reduced levels (RL) are marked and contour lines interpolated.
Figure shows a typical planning of this work. The spacing of cross-section depends upon the nature
of the ground, scale of the map and the contour interval required. It varies from 20 m to 100 m.
Closer intervals are required if ground level varies abruptly.
The cross- sectional line need not be always be at right angles to the main line. This method is
ideally suited for road and railway projects.
Radial Line Method: In this method several radial lines are taken from a point in the area. The
direction of each line is noted. On these lines at selected distances points are marked and levels
determined. This method is ideally suited for hilly areas. In this survey theodolite with tacheometry
facility is commonly used.
Questions
1. What is a level line?
a) A line perpendicular to the local plumb line
b) A line lying in a level surface
c) A line parallel to the local vertical
d) A line connecting two benchmark points
Answer: b) A line lying in a level surface
2. What is a benchmark (BM)?

a) A line perpendicular to the local plumb line
b) A line lying in a level surface
c) A line parallel to the local vertical
d) A relatively permanent object with a known elevation
Answer: d) A relatively permanent object with a known elevation
3. What is the purpose of precise leveling?

a) To achieve high precision in leveling measurements
b) To measure elevations in hilly terrains
c) To perform serious observation procedures
d) All of the above
4. Which type of level is commonly used in leveling?

a) Dumpy level
b) Y level
c) Tilting level
d) Automatic level
Answer: a) Dumpy level
5. What is the purpose of the objective lens in a level?

a) To magnify and invert the image
b) To eliminate spherical aberration and chromatic aberration
c) To restrict the movement of the telescope
d) To enable sighting of objects with cross hairs
Answer: b) To eliminate spherical aberration and chromatic aberration
6. What is the purpose of the eyepiece lens in a level?

a) To magnify and invert the image
b) To eliminate spherical aberration and chromatic aberration
c) To restrict the movement of the telescope
d) To enable sighting of objects with cross hairs
Answer: a) To magnify and invert the image
7. What is the characteristic feature of a tilting level?

a) Horizontal rotation capability
b) Vertical rotation capability
c) Reversible telescope
d) Self-adjusting capability
Answer: a) Horizontal rotation capability
8. What are temporary adjustments of levels?

a) Adjustments made for every setting of the level instrument
b) Adjustments made to eliminate errors due to refraction and curvature
c) Adjustments made to determine the elevation of benchmark points
d) Adjustments made by the manufacturer to correct defects in the instrument
Answer: a) Adjustments made for every setting of the level instrument
9. What is the curvature correction (Cc) used for in leveling?

a) To determine the actual reading on the staff
b) To compensate for errors due to refraction
c) To eliminate errors caused by curvature of the Earth
d) To check for mistakes or discrepancies in the readings
Answer: c) To eliminate errors caused by curvature of the Earth
10. What is the combined effect of curvature correction (Cc) and refraction correction (Cr)?
a) To determine the actual reading on the staff
b) To compensate for errors due to refraction and curvature
c) To eliminate errors caused by curvature of the Earth
d) To check for mistakes or discrepancies in the readings
Answer: b) To compensate for errors due to refraction and curvature
Tacheometry
Tacheometry is a branch of angular surveying in which the horizontal and vertical distances are
obtained by optical means as opposed to the ordinary process of chain and tape. This is done with
the help of two special type of instruments- transit theodolite and stadia rod. On the other hand,
other conventional surveying methods like chain surveying or traverse surveying need the surveyor
to take a linear measurement on the field by a tape or a chain. These are relatively slower processes
and also tiresome.
Tacheometric Surveying Instruments

Tacheometric Surveying is done with the help of Tacheometer and Stadia Rod. To read details of
the tacheometric surveying instruments click the following link:
➢ Tacheometer
➢ Stadia Rod
➢ Anallatic lens
Tacheometer: A transit theodolite fitted with special stadia diaphragm is known as tacheometer. It
is the main instrument of tacheometric surveying. Its telescope contains two horizontal hairs called
stadia hairs in addition to the regular crosshairs. The stadia hairs are equidistant from the central
cross-hairs and they are specially termed as stadia lines or stadia webs.
The common types of stadia diaphragms are shown below:
In general, the telescopes used in stadia surveying are of three kinds:
➢ The simple external-focusing telescope which is also known as the stadia theodolite
➢ The external-focusing anallatic telescope (Porro’s telescope). This is usually known as the
tacheometer
➢ The internal-focusing telescope
The second type has advantages over first and third kind because of zero additive constants of the
instrument (more of constants will be discussed in the latter sections).
Major Features of Techeometer

A tacheometer must essentially incorporate the following features:
➢ The multiplying constant should have a nominal value of 100 and the error contained in
this value should not exceed 1 in 1000.
➢ The axial horizontal line should be equidistant from the upper and lower stadia hairs.
➢ The telescope should be anallactic which means the additive constant should be zero.
➢ The telescope should be powerful magnification property.
Stadia Rod: For small distances ( up to 100 meters) a level staff may be used for tacheometric
surveying. But for greater distances stadia rod is needed. Stadia rod is of one piece having 3 to 5
meters length. The smallest subdivision is usually 5 mm.
Anallatic lens: is an additional lens used in the instrument. It is a special lens which is placed
between the object glass and the eyepiece of the telescope in order to eliminate the additive constant
(f+d). This is done to make the expression for the distance between instrument station and staff
position more simplified. The lens in only provided in an external focusing telescope but not in the
internal focusing.
Different Methods of Tacheometric Measurements

The various methods of the tacheometric survey may be classified as follows:
➢ The Stadia System
❖ Fixed Hair Method
❖ Movable Hair Method, or Subtense Method
➢ The Tangential System
➢ Measurements by means of Special Instruments
A brief description of these methods is given below.
Fixed Hair Method

➢ In this method, the angle at the instrument at A subtended by a known short distance along
a staff kept at B is made with the help of a stadia diaphragm having stadia wires at fixed or
constant distance apart.
➢ The readings are on the staff corresponding to all the three wires taken.
➢ The staff intercept which means the difference of the readings corresponding to the top and
bottom stadia wires will, therefore, depend on the distance of the stadia/level staff from the
tacheometer
➢ When the staff intercept is more than the length of the staff, the only half intercept is read.
➢ This is the most common method is tacheometry and the same ‘stadia method’ generally
bears reference to this method.
Subtense Method
➢ This method is almost same as the stadia method except that the stadia interval is variable.
➢ A suitable arrangement is made to vary the distance between the stadia hair as to set them
against the two targets on the staff kept at the point under observation.
➢ Thus, in this case, the staff intercept, i.e., the distance between the two targets is kept fixed
while the stadia interval, i.e., the distance between the stadia hair is variable.
➢ As in the case of fixed hair method, inclined sights may also be taken.
Stadia Method
As in the field of tacheometric surveying ‘Stadia Method’ is the most widely used procedure so we
will discuss the principle behind it. The stadia method follows the principle that in similar isosceles
triangles the ratio of the perpendicular to the base is constant.
In fig. let two rays be equally inclined to the central ray. Here central ray is shown as OC. A 2B2,
A1B1, and AB are staff intercepts i.e difference between upper and lower stadia reading.
Evidently, OC2/A2B2= OC1/A1B1= OC/AB= constant K= 0.5cot (β/2)
This constant depends entirely on the angle β. Let, the constant is found to be 100. It means the
distance between the staff and the point O will be 100 times the staff intercept.
The Distance-Elevation Formulae For Horizontal Sight
Suppose,
the interval between stadia hairs is given by i=ab,
staff intercept is s,
f is the focal length of the objective,
D is the horizontal distance of the staff from the vertical axis of the instruments.
The horizontal distance between the axis and the staff is given by the following equation
D = f1 + d= f1= (s/i)*f+(f+d)
This is the distance equation. Staff intercept is found by subtracting the reading of the upper and
lower stadia reading.
The constant k = f/i is called the multiplying constant or stadia interval factor and the constant (f +
d) =C is known as the additive constant of the tacheometer but the latter one is made zero by using
an anallatic lens in the instrument.
Determination of Tacheometric Constants on Field
In most cases, we do not really know the value of f (focal length of the objective) so we have to
determine the constant k and C on the field with a different approach as below:
➢ Measure a line (about 100m long) on the fairly level ground and drive pegs at some interval,
say 50 meters.
➢ Keep the staff on the previously determined station and observe the corresponding staff
intercepts (upper and lower stadia reading) with horizontal sight.
➢ Knowing the values of D and s for different points, a number of simultaneous equations can
be formed by substituting the values of D and s in equation D = k.s + C. The simultaneous
solution of successive pairs will give the values of k and C, and the average of these can be
found.
Followings are the advantages of tacheometric surveying

➢ It is one of the fastest methods of surveying.
➢ The accuracy of tacheometric surveying in uneven or difficult terrain is quite satisfactory.
➢ Does not require any tedious jobs with tapes and chains.
➢ Cost efficient with relative to time.
➢ Useful where chain survey or plane table survey cannot be conducted (hilly areas,
hydrographic sites).
➢ It can be used to gain a better check for previously done chain surveying results.

1. The error in levelling to determine mine surface bench marks shall not exceed
(1) 3 cm per km
(2) 5 cm per km
(3) 2 cm per km
(4) 1 cm per km
Ans(3)
A benchmark is a point of reference by which something can be measured. In surveying, a "bench

mark" (two words) is a post or other permanent mark established at a known elevation that is
used as the basis for measuring the elevation of other topographical points. The error in
levelling to determine mine surface bench marks shall not exceed 2 cm per km.
2. Parallax are eliminated by
A) Focusing the eye piece
B) Levelling up
C) Focusing the objective
D) Centering
(1)A&C
(2)A&B
(3) B&C
(4) C&D
(5) None
Ans(1)
3. The main purpose of precise levelling in mines is
(1) Establishment of Bench Mark
(2) Correlation Survey
(3) Subsidence monitoring
(4) dump movement monitoring
(5) Monitoring of subsidence and dump movement
Ans(5)
4. Inaccurate bisection of signal, errors due to wrong bookings, errors in reading verniers are
________ errors.
a) Instrumental
b) Manipulation
c) Observational
d) Natural
e) All the above
Ans C
Observational or Personal Errors:
Inaccurate Centering:
• This is very common error and is introduced in all angles measured at a given station. Its
magnitude depends upon the length of the sight. It varies inversely as the length.
• The error is much reduced by carefully centering the instrument over the station-mark.
Inaccurate Levelling:
• The effect of this error is similar to that of the error due to non-adjustment of plate levels.
The error is serious when horizontal angles between points at considerably different
elevations are to be measured.
• The error can be minimised by levelling the instrument carefully with reference to the
altitude level.
Slip:
• The slip may occur if the instrument is not firmly screwed to the tripod-head or the
shifting head is not sufficiently clamped or the lower clamp is not properly tightened. As a
result, the observations will be in error. This can be prevented by proper care.
Working wrong tangent screw:
• This is a common mistake on the part of a beginner. This can be avoided by proper care
and experience. Always operate the lower tangent screw for a back sight and the upper
tangent screw for a foresight.
Parallax:
• This error arises due to imperfect focussing. The parallax can be eliminated by properly
focussing the eye-piece and the object-glass.
Inaccurate bisection of the point sighted and non-verticality of the ranging rod:
• Care should be taken to bisect the lowest point visible on the ranging rod. In case of short
sights, the point of a pencil or the blub- line may be used instead of a ranging rod. The
error varies inversely with the length of sight.
Other errors such as:
o Mistake in setting the verniers,
o Mistake in reading the scales and verniers,
o Mistake in reading wrong verniers, and
o Mistake while booking the readings can be prevented by habitual checks and
precautions.
5. Which of the following statements is wrong in terms of Levelling?
(1) The rise-and-fall method of booking is recommended as it is affbrds a complete arithmetical

check on all the observations
(2) Although the Height of Collimation method appears superior where there are a lot of
intermediate sights, there is no simple straightforward check on their reduction
(3) Height of Collimation method is useful when setting out levels on site
(4) The compensator has a wide working range. Even If the circular bubble is too much out of
adjustment, it will not result in tilt of the line of collimation
Ans.(4)
6. A line of levels was run from a bench mark no. 1 of elevation 858.304 for a longitudinal section
in the course of which an intermediate sight 0.952 was taken on a bench mark No. 2 of R.L. 852.588.
The sum of back sights from the commencement to this point was 12.345 and that of the fore sights
was 17.100. Find the error of closure on the second bench mark.
a) 0.009
b) 0.007
c) 0.006
d) 0.005
e) 0.008
Ans A
7. The fundamental lines of a transit are

a) The vertical axis
b) The axis of plate levels
c) The line of collimation
d) The horizontal axis
e) All of these
Ans E
8. The elevation of a point is its _____ distance above or below the datum, it is also known as _____
a) horizontal, bench mark
b) vertical, bench mark
c) vertical, reduced level
d) inclined distance, height of instrument
e) none of the above
Ans C
Elevation is the distance above sea level of a given location and impacts a location's
temperature, the amount of precipitation it receives, and as a result of those two, the
ecosystems that form there.
9. A theodolite was set up at distance of 150 m from a tower. The angle of elevation to the top of
the parapet was 1008’ while the angle of depression to the foot of the wall was 3012’. The staff
reading on the B.M. of R.L. 50, 217 with the telescope horizontal was 0.880. find the height of the
lower and reduced level of the top of the parapet.
a) Height of the tower = 35.19 m and R.L of the top of the parapet = 77.900
b) Height of the tower = 53.19 m and R.L of the top of the parapet = 57.901
c) Height of the tower = 38.19 m and R.L of the top of the parapet = 57.902
d) Height of the tower = 39.19 m and R.L of the top of the parapet = 70.903
e) Height of the tower = 25.19 m and R.L of the top of the parapet = 87.904
Ans A
10. The height or depth of any points above or below any datum is called :
a) MSL
b) Datum line
c) Bench marks
d) Reduced level
e) None of these
Ans D
11. In leveling survey the point of known reduced level is known as _____
a) Bench mark
b) Back sight
c) Fore sight
d) Permanent mark
e) None of the options
Ans A
In surveying, a "bench mark" (two words) is a post or other permanent mark established
at a known elevation that is used as the basis for measuring the elevation of other
topographical points.
12. The correction for Sag is
a) always additive
b) always subtractive
c) always zero
d) sometime additive sometime subtractive
Ans B
13. Calculate the combined correction for curvature and refraction for a distance of 500m,
a) 0.020 m
b) 0.017 m
c) 0.022 m
d) 0.050 m
e) 0.025 m
Ans B
14. When the instrument is a P the staff readings on P is 1.824 and on Q is 2.74 B. When the
instrument at Q the staff readings on P is 0.928 and Q is 1.606. Distance between P and Q is 1010
meters RL of P is 126, 386 find true R.I and Q
a) 125.555
b) 125.565
c) 125.575
d) 125.585
e) 125.595
Ans D
15. Find a correction for curvature for a distance of 800 m

a) 0.10 m
b) 0.08 m
c) 0.8 m
d) 0.05 m
e) 0.18 m
Ans D
16. In which of the following methods of levelling. the error due to curvature of earth is eliminated?
(1) Reciprocal levelling

(2) Differential levelling
(3) Pro>le levelling
(4) Trigonometric level ling
Ans(1)
17. Which of the following statements is wrong?
(1) On a topographic map the vertical distances are represented by contour lines
(2) On a plan generally only horizontal distances and directions are shown
(3) The scale of Plan is generally large as compared to Map
(4) Scale of Map is generally large as compared to Plan
Ans(3)
The scale of a map is the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.
This simple concept is complicated by the curvature of the Earth's surface, which forces scale to
vary across a map. Because of this variation, the concept of scale becomes meaningful in two
distinct ways. On a topographic map the vertical distances are represented by contour lines. On a
plan generally only horizontal distances and directions are shown. The scale of Plan is generally
smaller as compared to Map.
18. The Contour Interval for town planning is kept in between
(1) 0.5-1
(2) 01-2
(3) 0.2-0.5
(4) 171.5
Ans(1)
The following are the common values of the contour interval adopted for various purposes:
(a) For large scale maps of flat country, for building sites for detailed design work and for
calculation of quantities of earth work: 0.2 to 0.5 m.
(b) For reservoirs and town planning schemes: 0.5 to 2 m.
19. What is contour interval
(1) difference in R.L. between any two consecutive Contours
(2) horizontal distance between two consecutive Contour lines
(3) slope distance between two consecutive Contours
(4) spacing between two successive contour labels
Ans(1)
A contour interval is the vertical distance or difference in elevation between contour lines. Index
contours are bold or thicker lines that appear at every fifth contour line. If the numbers associated
with specific contour lines are increasing, the elevation of the terrain is also increasing.
20. Identify the correct statement with respect to Tacheometry survey, from the following :
Statement (1) : The stadia method has the advantage of rapidly in the field work.
Statement (2) : Stadia method is suitable for long sights
Statement (3) : The subtense method is unsuitable for long sights.
a) Statement (1) only
b) Statement (2) only
c) Statement (3) only
d) Statement (1) & (2) only
e) All the above statement are correct
Ans E
The stadia method is a surveying method for determination of distances and differences
of elevation by means of a telescopic instrument having two horizontal lines through which
the marks on a graduated rod are observed also. For short sights of about 100 m or less,
an ordinary levelling staff may be used. For long sights, special staff called stadia rod is
generally used.
21. In Surveying contours are lines of equal
(1) Length
(2) Elevation
(3) Bearing
(4) Latitude
Ans(2)
Contour lines are lines drawn on a map with equal elevation points, so elevation would be constant
if you followed the contour line physically. The elevation and terrain shape of the contour lines
shows. It is useful because they show the form of the land surface on the map–its topography.
22. Tacheometry is used to determine
(1) Horizontai and verticai distances
(2) Horizontai distances
(3) Horizontai angles
(4) Vertical angles

Ans(1)
Traversing
Traversing is that type of survey in which a number of connected survey lines form the framework
and the directions and lengths of the survey lines are measured with the help of an angle measuring
instrument and tape or chain respectively.
Types of Surveying
There are two types of traverse surveying. They are:
➢ Closed traverse: When the lines form a circuit which ends at the starting point, it is
known as a closed traverse.
➢ Open traverse: When the lines form a circuit ends elsewhere except starting point, it is
said to be an open traverse.
Suitability
The closed traverse is suitable for locating the boundaries of lakes, woods, etc and for a survey of
large areas. the open traverse is suitable for surveying a long narrow strip of land as required for a
road of the canal or the coastline.
Methods of Traversing
There are several methods of traversing, depending on the instruments used in determining the
relative directions of the traverse lines. The following are the principal methods:
➢ Chain traversing
➢ Chain and compass traversing
➢ Transit type traversing
a) By fast needle method

b) By measurement of angles between the lines
➢ Plane table traversing
Brief descriptions of these traverse surveying methods are given below.
Adjustment of Traverse.
Adjustment of traverse is a technique of correcting the errors in the measurements of angles and
distances in a traverse, which is a series of connected lines whose lengths and directions are
measured.
Temporary adjustment: Temporary adjustment of traverse is the adjustment that is done for each
setting of the instrument before taking any readings. It involves making the instrument ready for
use and eliminating any errors due to improper setting or focusing. Temporary adjustment of
traverse usually includes:
• Setting up the instrument: This involves placing the instrument, such as a theodolite or a
compass, on a tripod stand over a convenient location and fixing it firmly. The instrument
should be roughly levelled by adjusting the tripod legs and bringing the circular bubble (if
present) to the center.
• Leveling up: This involves making the vertical axis of the instrument truly vertical by using
the foot screws and the spirit level attached to the instrument. The instrument should be
leveled such that the bubble remains in the center of its run for all positions of the telescope.
• Elimination of parallax: This involves focusing the eyepiece and the objective lens of the
telescope such that the crosshairs and the staff image are clearly visible without any relative
movement. Parallax is an apparent displacement of an object due to a change in the position
of observation. It can cause errors in reading if not eliminated.
Permanent adjustment: Permanent adjustment of traverse is the adjustment that is done to correct
any defects or errors in the instrument itself. It involves some alteration in the instrument by an
expert or a manufacturer. Permanent adjustment of traverse aims to establish or restore the fixed
relationships between the fundamental lines or parts of the instrument, such as:
• The axis of the bubble tube should be perpendicular to the vertical axis.
• The line of collimation (the line joining the center of crosshairs and objective lens) should
be parallel to the axis of the bubble tube.
• The line of sight (the line passing through crosshairs and staff image) should coincide with
the line of collimation.
Chain Traversing
The method in which the whole work is done with chain and tape is called chain traversing. No
angle measurement is used and the directions of the lines are fixed entirely by linear measurements
Angles fixed by linear or tie measurements are known as chain angles. The method is unsuitable
for accurate work and is generally used if an angle measuring instruments such as a compass, sextant
or theodolite is available.
Chain and Compass Traversing

In chain and compass traversing, the magnetic bearings of the survey lines are measured by a
compass and the lengths of the lines are measured either with a chain or with a tape. The direction
of the magnetic meridian is established at each traverse station independently. The method is also
known as a tree or loose needle method.
Traversing by Fast Needle Method

The method in which the magnetic bearings of traverse lines are measured by a theodolite fitted
with s compass is called traversing by fast needle method. The direction of the magnetic meridian
is not established at each station but instead, the magnetic bearings of the lines are measured with
a reference so that direction of the magnetic meridian established at the first station. There are three
methods of observing the bearings of lines by fast needle method.
➢ Direct method with transiting,

➢ Direct method without transiting,
➢ Back bearing method.
Traversing By Direct Observation Of Angles
In this method, the angles between the lines are directly measured by a theodolite and the magnetic
bearing of other lines can be calculated in this method. The angles measured at different stations
may be either
➢ Included Angles and

➢ Deflection Angles
Traversing by Included Angle

An included angle at a station is either of the two angles formed n\by two survey lines meeting there
and these angles should be measured clockwise. The method consists simply in measuring each
angle directly from a back sight on the preceding station. The angled may also be measured by
repetition. The angles measured from the back station may be interior or exterior depending on the
direction of progress.
In Fig(a) the direction of progress is counter-clockwise and so the angles measured clockwise are
the interior angle. In Fig(a) the direction of progress is clockwise and so the angles measured
clockwise are the exterior angle.
Traverse by Deflection Angles
A deflection angle is an angle in which a survey line makes with the prolongation of the preceding
line. It is designated as right (R) or left (L) as it is measured clockwise or anti-clockwise from the
prolongation of the previous line. This type of traversing is more suitable for the survey of roads,
railways, pipe-lines, etc where the survey lines make small deflection angles.
Errors in Traversing
The errors involved in closed traversing are two kinds:
➢ Linear Error and

➢ Angular Error
The most satisfactory method of checking the linear measurements consists in chaining each survey
line a second time, preferably in the reverse direction on different dates and by different parties.
The following are checks for the angular work:
A. Travers by included angles:
➢ The sum of measured interior angles should be equal to (2N-4), where N=number
of sides of the traverse.
➢ If the exterior angles are measured, their sum should be equal to (2N=4)p/2
B. Travers by deflection angles: The algebraic sum of the deflection angles should be equal
to 360°, taking the right hand and deflection angles as a positive and left-hand angle as
negative.
C. Traversing by direct observation of bearings: The force bearing of the last line should
be equal to its back bearing ±180° measured from the initial station.
Checks in Open Traverse

No direct checks of angular measurement are available. So indirect checks can be made. As
illustrated in Fig(a) the addition to the observation of bearing of AB at station A, bearing of AD can
also be measured., if possible. Similarly, at D, the bearing of DA can be measured and check
applied. If the two bearings differ by 180°, the work may be accepted as correct.
Another method, which furnishes a check when work is plotted is shown as in Fig (b) and consists
of reading the bearing to any prominent point P from each of the consecutive stations. The check-
in plotting consists in laying off the lines AP, BP, CP, etc and noting whether the lines pass through
one point.
Plotting a Traverse Survey

There are two principal methods of traverse survey:
➢ Angles and distance method: This method is of three types.
❖ By protractor
❖ By the tangent of the angle
❖ By the chord of the angle.
➢ Co-ordinate method.

1. Which of the following is a not a method of correlation survey through single shaft
(1) Weiss Quadrilateral method
(2) Weisbach Triangle method
(3) Triangulation and Traversing
(4) Exact Alignment Method
(5) Gyro—laser and Nadir plummet method
Ans(3)
Triangulation is a surveying method that measures the angles in a triangle formed by three survey
control points. Using trigonometry and the measured length of just one side, the other distances in
the triangle are calculated.
Traversing is that type of survey in which a number of connected survey lines form the framework
and the directions and lengths of the survey lines are measured with the help of an angle measuring
instrument and a tape or chain respectively.
2. If the angular measurement are more practice than its linear measurement, balancing of the
traversing is done by
a) Transit rule
b) Simpson’s rule
c) Empirical rule
d) None of these
Ans A
3. The error of closure in closed traverse in underground shall not exceed
(1) 1 in 2000
(2) 1 in 2500
(3) 1 in 3000
(4) 1 in 5000
Ans(2)
The ratio of distance by which a survey fails to close to the perimeter of the tract surveyed is termed
as Closing Error. Also, the sum of the angles of a traverse as measured minus the true sum required
by geometry is termed as Closing Error. The error of closure in closed traverse in underground shall
not exceed 1 in 2500.
4. Sum of the internal angles in a closed traverse is given by
(1) (n-4)x 90°
(2) (2n-4)x 90°
(3) (2n+4)x 90°
(4) (2n+2)x 90°
Ans(2)
5. If the adjusted values of latitude and departure for a traverse line obtained in a field survey are
238.65 m and 119.38 m respectively, the length and azimuth of the line are
(1) 266.84 m, 63.420
(2) 266.84 m,26.570
(3) 358.03 m, 63.420
(4) 358.03 m, 26.570
Ans(2)
6. The closing error in a closed traverse is adjusted by
(1) Lehmann’s rule
(2) Slide rule
(3) Bowditch’s rule

(4) Simpson’s rule
(5) Trapezoidal rule
Ans(3)
Bowditch’s rule or Compass Rule- A widely used rule for adjusting a traverse that assumes the
precision in angles or directions is equivalent to the precision in distances. This rule distributes the
closure error over the whole traverse by changing the northings and eastings of each traverse point
in proportion to the distance from the beginning of the traverse. More specifically, a correction
factor is computed for each point as the sum of the distances along the traverse from the first point
to the point in question, divided by the total length of the traverse. The correction factor at each
point is multiplied by the overall closure error to get the amount of error correction distributed to
the point's coordinates
7. Bowditch rule is applied to
a) An open traverse for graphical adjustment
b) A closed traverse for adjustment of closing error
c) Determine the effect of local attraction
d) For magnetic declination
Ans B
Bowditch rule is applied to a closed traverse for adjustment of closing error. Bowditch rule is also
known as the compass rule, which is used when linear measurement and angular measurement both
take equal degree of precision. It is applied to a closed traverse for adjustment of closing error.
Every traverse made to determine of check the position of an underground survey station or check
the position of the main roadways of a mine shall be made with a theodolite the smallest reading of
which does not exceed ______ seconds of arc and all measurement shall be made with a steel tape
not less than _____ metres in length.
a) 10, 20
b) 20, 30
c) 10, 25
d) 30, 30
e) 10, 30
Ans B
8. In a compass traverse, ABCDEFA is in the form of regular Hexagon. The F.B. of line AB 600200
. The fore bearing of line BC is
a) 1200200
b) 600200
c) 1300400
d) 1200400
e) None of the options
Ans A
9. For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated :

a) Length of one side only
b) Bearing of one side only
c) Both length and batting of one side
d) All of the above
e) None of these
Ans D
Omitted measurement depends on all the above condition. Sometime, error in close traverse so that
every side & bearing may be calculated. Yes, Some time error in close traverse. Maximum omitted
measurements in closed traverse = 2.
10. Identify the wrong statement from the following
Statement (1) : The Bowditch rule is commonly used to balance a transverse where linear and
angular measurements are of equal precision.
Statement (2) : Transit method may be applied where linear measurements are more precise than
the angular measurements.
Statement (3) : Axis method is adopted when the angles are measured very accurately.
a) Statement (1) only
b) Statement (2) only
c) Statement (3) only
d) Statement (1) & (2) only
e) Statement (2) & (3) only
Ans B
Bowditch's Rule: This method of traverse adjustment is suitable where linear and angular
measurements are made with equal precision. This method is usually used for balancing a compass
traverse but can be used for theodolite traverse also provided angular and linear measurement is
done with the same precision. Axis method: (i) This method is used to balance a traverse where
angles are measured more precisely than the lengths and thus this axis method is used for correction
of lengths only.
Transit Rule: The transit rule may be employed where angular measurements are more precise than
linear measurements. According to this rule, the total error in latitudes and in departures is
distributed in proportion to the latitudes and departure of the sides.
Triangulation and Trilateration

What is Theodolite?
Theodolite is a measurement instrument utilized in surveying to determine horizontal and vertical
angles with the tiny low telescope that may move within the horizontal and vertical planes.
It is an electronic machine which looks sort of a tiny telescope. It is extensively used for the
measurement of vertical and horizontal angles for scaling functions and within the housing industry.
The accuracy with that these angles may be measured ranges from 5mins to 0.1 secs. It is utilized
in triangulation networks.
Theodolites are employed everyplace from construction sites to main road points. It measures
angles using age-old principles of pure mathematics and assists surveyors in establishing precise
locations.
Parts of a Theodolite
Knowing the parts of a theodolite is important. The parts should be accustomed to each other.
Without regulation of the parts cannot be worked accurately. Whenever theodolite uses in sites,
each part takes seriously. Depends on placing the parts, the measuring result could be changed or
stabled. Theodolite consists of some main parts, such as:
➢ Telescope
➢ Horizontal plate (Circle)
➢ Vertical Circle
➢ Index frame
➢ The standards
➢ The upper plate
➢ The lower palte
➢ Plate level
➢ The leveling head
➢ The shifting head
➢ Magnetic compass
➢ Tripod
➢ Plumb bob
These theodolite parts are discussed briefly below.
➢ Telescope: It is used to see the object. It rotates about a horizontal axis in the vertical
plane. It can be up to an accuracy of 20 degrees.
➢ Horizontal plate (Circle): It is used for measuring the horizontal angle.
➢ Vertical Circle: It is used for measuring the vertical angle.
➢ Index frame: The frame consists of horizontal and vertical wings. This frame is
additionally called a t-frame or vernier frame. The horizontal wing helps to require the
measurement of vertical angles and the vertical wing helps to grip the telescope at the
wanted level.
➢ The standards: Standards look like 'A' shaped and for that, it is known as A-frame. The
standards’ frames support the telescope and allow it to spin about the vertical axis.
➢ The upper plate: It is the bottom on that standard and vertical settled. It also helps to
rotate the standards and telescope regularly for correct measurement. the upper plate must
be horizontal to the alidade axis and coordinate to the trunnion axis. The instrument must
be leveled and this leveled is achieved by adjustment of three-foot screws and perceptive
an explicit tube bubble. The bubble is understood as a plate bubble and located within the
upper plate.
➢ The lower pale: The lower plate is that the base of the entire instrument. It homes the
foot screws and the carrying for the vertical axis. it is strictly connected to the tripod-
escalating assembly and does not modifier or shift. Horizontal angles are measured with
this plate.
➢ Plate level: Plate levels are lifting by the upper plate that is the proper angles to every
different with one they are coordinate to trunnion axis. Plate levels facilitate the telescope
to mend incorrect vertical points.
➢ The leveling head: The leveling head consists of two parallel triangular plates called
tribrach plates. The upper one is called as upper tribrach plate and is used to level the
upper plate and telescope with the help of equalizing screws provided at its three ends.
The lower one is called a lower tribrach plate and is connected to the tripod stand.
➢ The shifting head: Shifting head conjointly consists of two parallel plates that are
modified one over the opposite among a limited range. Shifting head lies below the lower
plate. It is helpful to centralize the complete instrument over the positioning.
➢ Magnetic compass: A circular box compass or magnetic compass is mounted on the
vernier scale between the standards. It is provided for taking the magnetic bearing points.
➢ Tripod: The theodolite is mounted on a powerful tripod once getting used within the
field. The tripod’s legs are sturdy or framed. At the lower ends of the legs, pointed steel
shoes are provided to urge them pushed into the bottom. The tripod head has male screws
on that the trivet of the leveling head is screwed.
➢ Plumb bob: To center the instrument precisely over a station mark, a plumb bob is
suspended from the hook fitted to the rock bottom of the central vertical axis.
The theodolite has other more parts are - Level tube, Foot Plate, Standard Frame, Upper Clamp,
Trunnion Axis, Lower Clamp, Vernier Frame, Inner Axis, Outer Axis, Altitude Level, Leveling
Screw, Clamp Screw, Tangent Screw.
Uses of Theodolite in Surveying
Theodolite uses for many purposes, but mainly it is used for measuring angles, scaling points of
constructional works. For example, to determine highway points, huge buildings’ escalating edges
theodolites are used. Depending on the job nature and the accuracy required, theodolite produces
more curved readings, using paradoxical faces and swings or different positions for perfect
measuring survey.
Followings are the major uses of theodolite:
➢ Measuring horizontal and vertical angles

➢ Locating points on a line
➢ Finding the difference in the level
➢ Prolonging survey lines
➢ Ranging curves
➢ Setting out grades
➢ Tachometric surveying
The theodolite helps us a good within the engineering field. This instrument plays a major role in
measurement horizontal angles, vertical angles, bearing, etc. To use theodolite, it is necessary to
know about theodolite parts, types of theodolite, and for what it is used wisely in the field.
Modern Micro-Optic Theodolites

Modern micro-optic theodolites are a type of surveying instrument that use optical and electronic
components to measure angles and distances with high precision and accuracy.
A modern micro-optic theodolite consists of a movable telescope mounted on two perpendicular
axes: the horizontal axis and the vertical axis. The telescope can rotate around these axes and
provide angular readouts on digital displays. The telescope also has a built-in laser or infrared
distance meter that can measure the distance to the target object. The theodolite is usually mounted
on a tripod stand and can be adjusted to make it level and vertical using spirit levels or automatic
compensators.
A modern micro-optic theodolite works by combining optical and electronic principles to measure
angles and distances. The optical principle involves using a lens system to magnify the image of
the target object and project it onto a reticle or crosshair in the eyepiece. The electronic principle
involves using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodetectors to read the angular position of the
telescope on glass plates with engraved scales. The angular readings are then converted into digital
signals and displayed on LCD screens.
A modern micro-optic theodolite has several advantages over traditional mechanical or optical
theodolites. Some of these advantages are:
Higher accuracy and resolution: Modern micro-optic theodolites can measure angles with
accuracies up to arc-second (≈ 0.005 mrad) levels, which is much higher than mechanical or optical
theodolites that have accuracies of arcminute (≈ 0.3 mrad) levels. Modern micro-optic theodolites
can also measure distances with accuracies up to millimeter levels, which is much higher than
optical theodolites that have accuracies of centimeter levels.
Faster and easier operation: Modern micro-optic theodolites have automatic features that make
them faster and easier to operate than mechanical or optical theodolites. For example, modern
micro-optic theodolites have automatic leveling, focusing, indexing, zero-setting, etc., which
reduce the time and effort required for manual adjustments. Modern micro-optic theodolites also
have digital displays that show the angular and distance readings directly, which eliminate the need
for reading scales or verniers.
More functions and features: Modern micro-optic theodolites have more functions and features
than mechanical or optical theodolites. For example, modern micro-optic theodolites have memory
storage, data processing, wireless communication, etc., which enable them to store, analyze,
transfer, and display data in various formats. Modern micro-optic theodolites also have accessories
such as cameras, scanners, GPS receivers, etc., which enhance their capabilities and applications.
Triangulation
Triangulation surveying is the tracing and measurement of a series or network of triangles to
determine distances and relative positions of points spread over an area, by measuring the length
of one side of each triangle and deducing its angles and length of other two sides by observation
from this baseline. Triangulation surveying was first introduced by a Dutch man named Sneli.
Triangulation is preferred for hills and undulating areas, since it is easy to establish stations at
reasonable distances apart, with intervisibility. In plane and crowded areas it is not suitable as the
intervisibility of stations is affected. The difficulty is overcome by building towers which is quite
expensive. The main disadvantage of triangulation is the accumulation of error in the lengths and
direction of lines, since both of them, for successive lines, depend upon the computations for those
of the preceding line, which necessitates the check bases. In triangulation, entire area to be surveyed
is covered with a framework of triangles. For the triangle, the length of the first line, which is
measured precisely is known as Base line. The other two Computed sides are used as new baselines
for two other triangles interconnected with the first triangle. By extending this process, a chain or
network of triangles can be spread over the entire area.
Operations in Triangulation Survey

The field work of a triangulation is carried out in the following well defined operations:
➢ Reconnaissance
➢ Station preparation
➢ Baseline measurement
➢ Measurement of angles
Besides field work, triangulation consists of the specifications, the design of stations and signals,
and the reduction and adjustment of the observations.
Applications of Triangulation Surveying
➢ Establishing accurately located control points for plane and geodetic surveys of large areas.
➢ Establishing accurately located control points in connection with aerial surveying
➢ Accurate location of engineering projects such as Centre lines, terminal points and shafts
for long tunnels, and Centre lines and abutments for long span bridges.
Triangulation Systems
A system consisting of triangulation stations connected by a chain of triangles. The complete fig is
called triangulation system or triangulation figure. The most common type of figures used in a
triangulation system are
➢ Triangles
➢ Quadrilaterals
➢ Polygons
Geometric conditions to be fulfilled by above figures in triangulation system are:
➢ The sum of interior angles should be (2n-4) x 90o, where n = no. of sides of the figure
➢ If all the angles are measured at a station, their sum should be 360o.
➢ The length of sides calculated through more than one routes should agree.
It is impossible to fulfil all the geometric conditions, owing to the errors, until the field
measurements have been adjusted.
Triangles
➢ A chain of triangles is very rapid and economical when a narrow strip of terrain is to be
surveyed.
➢ Angles less than 30o or more than 120o are not permitted
➢ For well-conditioned triangles, angles should not be less than 30o or more than 120o.
Advantages of triangles:
➢ This is simple and rapid
➢ Economical method
Disadvantages:
➢ Since it is used to survey a long narrow strip, a no.of base lines must be introduced
frequently to reduce the accumulation of errors. Therefore, a single chain of triangles is
never permitted in high order triangulation.
➢ Least accurate method.
Quadrilaterals
➢ These afford an excellent system since the various combinations of sides and angles can
be used to compute the lengths of required sides, and checks can be made frequently
➢ The best quadrilateral is square. A quadrilateral with both diagonals having no station at
their intersection is usually employed.
➢ This is best suited for hilly areas.
Advantages
➢ Most accurate system as the number of checks are more.
Polygons
➢ When areas that are very wide in proportion to their lengths are to be surveyed then
pentagonal or hexagonal figures may be economical.
➢ These may or may not have a central station.
Advantages
➢ This is also more accurate as the desired number of checks are more.
Control Point Framework

A control survey provides a framework of survey points, whose relative positions, in two or three
dimensions, are known to specified degrees of accuracy. The areas covered by these points may
extend over a whole country and form the basis for the national maps of that country. Alternatively
the area may be relatively small, encompassing a construction site for which a large-scale plan is
required. Although the areas covered in construction are usually quite small, the accuracy may be
required to a very high order. The types of engineering project envisaged are the construction of
long tunnels and/or bridges, deformation surveys for dams and reservoirs, three-dimensional
tectonic ground movement for landslide prediction, to name just a few. Hence control networks
provide a reference framework of points for:
➢ Topographic mapping and large-scale plan production.
➢ Dimensional control of construction work.
➢ Deformation surveys for all manner of structures, both new and old.
➢ The extension and densification of existing control networks.
The methods of establishing the vertical control have already been discussed in Chapter 3, so only
two-dimensional horizontal control will be dealt with here. Elements of geodetic surveying will be
dealt with in Chapter 8 and so we will concentrate upon plane surveying for engineering control
here.
The methods used for control surveys are:
➢ Traversing.
➢ Intersection and resection.
➢ Least squares estimation of survey networks.
➢ Satellite position fixing
Satellite station
Satellite station triangulation is a technique used to determine the location of a satellite by
measuring the angle of arrival (AOA) or time of arrival (TOA) of signals received from the satellite
at multiple ground-based stations with known locations. By using the principles of trigonometry
and geometry, the position of the satellite can be determined based on the measured angles or times
of arrival at the different stations.
Satellite station triangulation is commonly used in satellite communication systems, such as satellite
television, satellite navigation (e.g., GPS), and satellite tracking applications. It allows ground-
based stations to determine the location of a satellite with high accuracy, which is crucial for satellite
operations, orbit determination, and tracking.
The process of satellite station triangulation typically involves the following steps:
Signal Reception: Ground-based stations receive signals from the satellite using antennas or
receivers that are designed to operate at the frequency bands used by the satellite.
Angle or Time Measurements: The received signals are used to measure the angle of arrival
(AOA) or time of arrival (TOA) of the satellite signal at each ground-based station. The AOA can
be determined by measuring the direction or bearing of the incoming signal using techniques such
as phased array antennas or mechanical tracking systems. The TOA can be determined by
measuring the time delay between the transmitted and received signals.
Data Exchange: The measured angles or times of arrival are typically exchanged among the
ground-based stations to allow for the calculation of the satellite's position.
Triangulation Calculation: Using the measured angles or times of arrival from multiple stations
with known locations, the satellite's position can be calculated using trigonometric or geometric
methods. These calculations involve using the angles or times of arrival to form triangles, where
the satellite's position is at the intersection of the triangles. The more stations involved in the
triangulation, the higher the accuracy of the satellite's position determination.
Satellite Position Determination: Once the triangulation calculations are completed, the satellite's
position can be determined with high accuracy. This information can be used for various purposes,
such as tracking the satellite's orbit, controlling the satellite's operations, and providing precise
satellite location data for satellite communication or navigation systems.
Extension and double extension of base

Extension and double extension are techniques used to enhance the accuracy and reliability of
triangulation results, especially in situations where high precision is required. They are commonly
used in geodetic surveys, precise positioning applications, and other scenarios where accurate
positioning is critical. However, these techniques may also require additional equipment, resources,
and expertise to implement, and the choice to use them depends on the specific requirements and
constraints of the triangulation application.
Extension: Extension in triangulation involves increasing the length of the baseline by adding
additional measurement points, typically in a linear or chain-like configuration. This is done to
increase the accuracy of the triangulation by obtaining more precise measurements and a larger
baseline angle. The additional measurement points are typically placed in a straight line, and the
baseline is extended by measuring the angles or distances between these points and the target object.
Double Extension: Double extension is a technique used in triangulation that involves extending
the baseline in two directions from the original measurement points. This is typically done to further
increase the accuracy and reliability of the triangulation results by creating a larger baseline angle
and reducing potential measurement errors. Double extension is commonly used in situations where
high precision is required, such as in geodetic surveys or precise positioning applications.
Trilateration
Trilateration is a surveying method used to determine the horizontal positions, in addition to other
methods like triangulation, intersection, resection and satellite positioning. Trilateration is a method
that work with distances and is the major working principle followed in Global Positioning System
(GPS) Surveying.
Trilateration employs electronic distance measuring instruments (EDMs) to measure the lengths of
the triangle sides rather than horizontal angles in triangulation. Trilateration consist of series of
joined or overlapped triangles that forms polygons or quadrilaterals, with a supplemental horizontal
angle observation to provide azimuth control or check the angles.
Trilateration has become more practical with the development of EDMIs, as it is highly accurate
and precise for expanding and establishing horizontal control.
Principle of Trilateration in Surveying

➢ Trilateration measures distance and not angles unlike triangulation method. Initially, the
area to measured is turned into triangles and the length of all the sides of the triangles are
measured. It can also be polygons, or quadrilateral or any combination of them. The
distances are measured using an electronic instrument or a suitable instrument.
➢ The angles of the triangles and the coordinates of their vertices are determined using
trigonometric computations. Sine rule and cosine rule are used to determine the
angles.
➢ This means, the method, does not involves measurement of angles.
➢ In order to check the accuracy of determined angles from the trigonometric observations,
horizontal angles are sometimes measured.
➢ Once the angles of the triangles are computed, the trilateration is adjusted and the
coordinates of the stations are determined.
➢ When trilateration is used for navigation, astronomy, engineering or mapping, azimuths
are also determined. Azimuth is an angular measurement in a spherical coordinated
system, that is measured in degrees. Watch Explained v
How to Locate a Point Using Trilateration Surveying
Trilateration is an alternative to triangulation that rely only on distance measurement. EDMs make
trilateration a cost-effective positioning technique for control surveys.
If a point A exists, another point B is established using open traverse. Using a total station with
EDM device, the distance AB is measured and its azimuth ( α) is determined. This like AB becomes
the baseline for trilateration purpose.
This is performed by placing the total station on A by an operator and a reflector on B. Based on
the requirements of control survey, the accuracy of the calculated position B may be conformed by
the astronomical observation.
The distance AC and BC is measured using total station. Both forward and backward measurements
are taken. After the measurements, the slope distances are converted into horizontal distances.
After this, cosine rule is used to determine the interior angles of the triangle, and the coordinates of
C can be fixed.
The accuracy of the fixed coordinated is checked by plotting triangle ABC nd evaluating the error
of closure.
Next, the trilateration network is extended to measure the distance CD and BD, and then fix the
coordinates of location D.
Applications of Trilateration in Surveying
➢ In areas that is subjected to seismic activity, trilateration is employed to study the gradual
and secular movement in earth's crust. This study helps to construction high-precision
engineering projects with defense and scientific facilities.
➢ Trilateration is also used in control expansion or densification for future metropolitan
growth; coastline control; inland waterways; control extension; densification for land
subdivisions and construction; and deformation surveys of dams, geothermal areas,
structures, regional/local tectonics, and landslides.
➢ Used for simple low-order topographic survey
➢ Used for global positioning surveying systems
➢ Used to extend topographic mapping control from small local tracts to regional areas
➢ Accuracy increase with the use of EDMs making it suitable for special-purpose precise
surveys.
Advantages of Trilateration in Surveying
➢ Achieve rapid control expansion with utmost accuracy
➢ Earns good cost-benefit ratio and potential
➢ Less expensive compared to triangulation
➢ Accurate for most conditions
➢ Permits control over large and small geographical areas with minimum number of
personnel.
➢ Provide necessary scale control that is lacking in triangulation
➢ Proper execution make it superior than triangulation and traversing method
Computation of Coordinates
In mine measurement and surveying, coordinates play a crucial function. Two measurements are
required (a) for horizontal bearings and (b) for horizontal distance in order to calculate coordinates.
The vernier theodolite was used for angle measurement in the past, but today, total stations and
digital theodolites are utilised to measure angles. Chain, tape, and a total station should be used for
horizontal measurements.
Coordinates come in two different types:

consecutive coordinates: Consecutive coordinates are the latitude and departure of any point with
relation to the recording point.
Independent coordinates, often known as total coordinates, are the coordinates of any point with
respect to a shared origin.
Latitude and departure must be calculated to find out coordinates of a line.
1. In a theodolite the line passing through the center of the cross-wires and optical center of the
objective lens and its continuation is known as
(1) Trunion line
(2) Horizontai line
(3) Line of Collimation
(4) Axis of level tube
Ans(3)
2. A Theodolite measures
(1) Horizontal angle only
(2) Vertical angle only
(3) Horizontal and Vertical angles
(4) both angle and distance
Ans.(3)
3. Slow motion to a theodolite is given using the
(1) Tangent screw
(2) Capstan screw
(3) Clamping screw
(4) Foot screw
Ans(1)
The tangent screw ia a very fine, slow-motion screw giving a tangential movement for making the
final setting to a precision surveying instrument (such as for completing the alignment of sight on
a theodolite or transit by gentle rotation of the reading circle about its axis).
4. A very fine slow motion for making the final setting to a theodolite is given using the _____
a) Tangent screw
b) Captain screw
c) Clamping screw
d) Foot screw
Ans A
5. Which of the following is not a permanent adjustment of Theodolite?•
(1) Adjustment of plate level
(2) Adjustment of line of sight
(3) Adjustment of reversing point
(4) Adjustment of altitude bubble
(5) Adjustment of pivot
Ans 5
6. The GPS works based on the principle of _______

a) Triangulation
b) Trilateration
c) Two point problem
d) Three point problem
e) Traversing
Ans B
The working/operation of the Global positioning system is based on the 'trilateration' mathematical
principle. The position is determined from the distance measurements to satellites. From the figure,
the four satellites are used to determine the position of the receiver on the earth.
7. In colliery triangulation an accuracy of ………………. for calculate because between two station
should be attained
a) 1 in 10,000
b) 1 in 1,000
c) 1 in 5,000
d) 1 in 2,000
e) 1 in 3,000
Ans A
7. The principle of triangulation survey is working from ……………. to ……………..

a) Whole, part
b) Part, whole
c) Whole, whole
d) Part, part
e) None of these
Ans A
8. The bearing of a line AB is 150020’ and angle ABC is 124038’. What is the bearing of BC?
a) Bearing of BC = 94058’
b) Bearing of BC = 86058’
c) Bearing of BC = 66058’
d) Bearing of BC = 76058’
e) Bearing of BC = 99028’
Ans A
9.The geometrical figures used in a triangulation system are

a) Triangles
b) Quadrilaterals
c) Pentagons
d) Hexagons
e) All of these
Ans E
10. In triangulation figure, the angle of every triangle should not be less than ………. and not more
than ………
a) 30”, 120”
b) 50”, 160”
c) 60”, 160”
d) 50”, 130”
e) 45”, 140”
Ans A
11. The best conditioned triangle in a triangulation survey is

a) Right angled triangle
b) Equilateral triangle
c) Isosceles triangle whose base angle are 56014’ each
d) Scalene triangle
Ans B
12. The GPS works based on the principle of _______

f) Triangulation
g) Trilateration
h) Two point problem
i) Three point problem
j) Traversing
Ans B
The working/operation of the Global positioning system is based on the 'trilateration' mathematical
principle. The position is determined from the distance measurements to satellites. From the figure,
the four satellites are used to determine the position of the receiver on the earth.
13. The base line is defined as
(1) The tie line joining two tie stations on chain line
(2) The longest line in the triangulation
(3) The shortest line in the triangulation
(4) The offset line drawn from the chain line

Ans(2)
In surveying, a baseline is a line between two points on the earth's surface and the direction and
distance between them. In a triangulation network, at least one baseline between two stations needs
to be measured to calculate the size of the triangles by trigonometry. It is the longest line in the
triangulations.
14. Prismatic compass gives the
(1) Quadrantal Bearing
(2) Reduced Bearing
(3) Whole circle Bearing
(4) Quadrantal and Reduced Bearing
(5) None Of the Options
Ans(3)
Sol-Whole Circle Bearing (WCB) The magnetic bearing of a line measured clockwise from the
north pole towards the line, is known as the ‘whole circle bearing’, of that line. Such a bearing may
have any value between 00 and 3600. The whole circle bearing of a line is obtained by prismatic
compass.
Quadrantal Bearing (QB)The magnetic bearing of a line measured clockwise or counter clockwise
from the North Pole or South Pole (whichever is nearer the line) towards the East or West, is known
as the ‘quadrantal bearing’ of the line. Quadrantal bearings are obtained by the surveyor’s compass.
15. ABCD is a regular parallelogram plot of land whose angle BAD is 60°. If the bearing of the line
AB is 30°, the bearing of CD, is
(1) 90°
(2) 120°
(3) 210°
(4) 270°
(5) 180°
Ans.(3)
16. If the reduced bearing of a line AB is N 60° W and length is 100 m, then the latitude and
departure respectively of the line AB will be
(1) tt50 m, 1186.6 m
(2) tt86.6 m, Âť 50 m
(3) tt50 m, ~ 86.6 m
(4) tt70.? m. - 50 m
(5) None of the Opfions
Correcfion Answer : Opfion No.(3)
17. The whole circle bearing of a line with Quadrantal bearing of S 19° 30’ E is
(1) 19° 30’
(2) 109° 30’
(3) 160° 30’
(4) 199° 30’
Ans.(3)
18. The magnetic bearing of a line is S30° 20’E. What will be the true bearing of the line if the
magnetic declination is 4° 10’ East?
(1) 145° 30‘
(2) 153° 50’
(3) 63° 50’
(4) 65° 30’
Ans.(2)
19. The multiplicative constant in a tacheometer with focal length fand stadia wire interval i. is
(1) i/f
(2) f/i
(3) i+f
(4) I x f
Ans(2)
20. A tacheometer is calibrated as D= 100s + 0.30. The stadia readings to a staff station are 3.84 m,
2.67 m and 1.5 m. Find the horizontal distance between two stations.
a) 246.30 m
b) 238.4 m
c) 234.30 m
d) 243.3 m
Ans C
Field Astronomy
Field astronomy is a branch of astronomy that involves observing and measuring celestial objects
and phenomena in the field, usually with portable instruments such as theodolites, sextants, and
chronometers. Field astronomers often work in remote locations, away from light pollution and
atmospheric interference, to obtain accurate data for various purposes, such as navigation,
surveying, geodesy, and timekeeping.
Astronomical terms are words and phrases that are used to describe the concepts and phenomena
related to astronomy and its subfields. Some common astronomical terms are:
- The celestial sphere: An imaginary sphere of infinite radius that surrounds the Earth and on which
all celestial objects appear to be located. The center of the Earth may be taken as the center of
celestial sphere.
- Zenith: the point on the upper portion of the celestial sphere marked by plumb line, above the
observer or the point on the celestial sphere immediately above the observer’s station.
- Nadir: the point on the lower portion of the celestial sphere marked by plumb line, below the
observer. Or the point on the celestial sphere vertically below the observer’s station.
-Great circle: is a section of a sphere when the cutting plane passes through the center of the sphere.
- The celestial Horizon / True Horizon/ Geocentric Horizon: It is the great circle traced upon
the celestial sphere by the plane which is perpendicular to the Zenith-Nadir line and which passes
through the center of the earth.
- The Terrestrial Poles: The Terrestrial Poles are the two points in which the Earth’s axis of
rotation meets the earth’s sphere. Terrestrial poles are the points where the Earth’s surface and Earth
axis of rotation meets.
- The Terrestrial Equator: The Terrestrial Equator is the great circle of the Earth, the plane of
which is at right angles to the axis of rotation. The two poles are equidistant from it.
- The Celestial Poles: If the Earth’s axis of rotation is produced indefinitely, it will meet the
celestial sphere in two points called the North and South celestial poles.
-The Celestial Equator: It is the Great circle of the celestial sphere in which it is intersected by
the plane of celestial equator.
-The Sensible Horizon: The circle in which a plane passing through the Earth’s surface and point
of observations and tangential to the earth’s surface or (normal to the Zenith-nadir line) intersects
with celestial sphere is called the sensible Horizon. The line of sight of an accurately levelled
telescope lies in this plane.
-The Visible Horizon: The circle of contact with the Earth surface of the visible rays passing
through the point of observation is called as visible horizon. Visible Horizon is a small circle of
Earth.
-The Vertical Circle: A vertical circle of the celestial sphere is a Great circle passing through the
Zenith (Z)and Nadir ( Z’). All the vertical circle cut the celestial Horizon at Right Angles.
-The Observer’s Meridian: The Meridian of any Particular point is that circle which passes
through the Zenith (Z)and Nadir (Z’) and Poles P and P 1 of the point as well as through the poles.
It is thus a vertical circle.
-The Prime Vertical/ Prime Control: It is Vertical Circle at 90ᵒ to observer’s meridian on celestial
sphere and passes through the East and West points of the horizon is called as prime vertical.
-The Latitude (Axaans): The angle between the direction of a plumb line at the place and the plane
of the celestial Equator is called as latitude. It is denoted by ‘θ’. It can also be defined as the angle
between the celestial equator and Zenith.
-The longitude: Longitude measures distance east or west of the prime meridian. Lines of
longitude, also called meridians, are imaginary lines that divide the Earth. They run north to south
from pole to pole, but they measure the distance east or west.
Purposes of Field Astronomy

• Determine absolute location/ position and direction of any line on the surface of the Earth.
• Determine absolute location of any points / object - astronomical observation to celestial bodies
such as Moon, Sun, Star, and planets.
• Used to find Angular position of Stars.
• Determination of the position of Points on the Earth
• Determination of Orientation.
Determination of True Bearing by the Equal Altitude Method

The determination of true bearing by the equal altitude method is a technique used in celestial
navigation to find the true bearing or azimuth of a celestial body, such as the Sun or a star. This
method involves measuring the altitude of the celestial body at two different times when it is at the
same azimuth or bearing. By comparing the two altitudes and the time difference between the
measurements, the true bearing of the celestial body can be calculated.
To perform the equal altitude method, a navigator needs a sextant to measure the altitude of the
celestial body above the horizon accurately. The process involves the following steps:
1. Choose a celestial body: Select a celestial body that is visible and has a known declination (the
celestial equivalent of latitude).
2. Measure the altitude: Using a sextant, measure the altitude of the celestial body when it is at a
certain azimuth or bearing. This is the first altitude measurement.
3. Wait for a time interval: Wait for a specific time interval, usually around 1 to 2 hours, depending
on the celestial body and the desired accuracy.
4. Measure the altitude again: Take a second altitude measurement of the celestial body when it
is at the same azimuth or bearing as before. This is the second altitude measurement.
5. Calculate the true bearing: The true bearing can be calculated using the two altitude
measurements and the time difference between them. The calculation involves trigonometry and
spherical geometry.
To calculate the true bearing using the equal altitude method, you will need the following
information:
1. First altitude measurement (h₁): The altitude of the celestial body at the first observation.
2. Second altitude measurement (h₂): The altitude of the celestial body at the second observation.
3. Time difference (Δt): The time difference between the two observations in hours.
4. Declination (δ): The known declination of the celestial body.
The calculation involves trigonometry and spherical geometry. Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Convert the altitudes to zenith distances:
Zenith distance (Z) = 90° - Altitude (h)
Z₁ = 90° - h₁
Z₂ = 90° - h₂
2. Convert the zenith distances to co-latitudes:

Co-latitude (C) = 90° - Zenith distance (Z)
C₁ = 90° - Z₁
C₂ = 90° - Z₂
3. Calculate the hour angle (H) using the time difference:

Hour angle (H) = 15° per hour × Time difference (Δt)
4. Calculate the latitude (L) using the co-latitudes and the hour angle:
Latitude (L) = (C₁ + C₂) / 2
5. Calculate the azimuth (A) using the latitude, co-latitudes, and hour angle:
Azimuth (A) = arctan(sin(H) / (cos(L) * tan(C₁) - sin(L) * cos(H) * tan(C₂)))
6. Convert the azimuth to true bearing:

True bearing = 360° - Azimuth (A) if A > 180°
True bearing = Azimuth (A) if A ≤ 180°
Gyro Theodolites
A gyro theodolite is a device that combines a gyroscope and a theodolite to measure the true north
direction of a survey line. It is mainly used in situations where other methods of determining the
direction, such as astronomical observations or GPS, are not feasible or accurate enough. For
example, it can be used in mine surveying, tunnel engineering, shipbuilding, or other projects that
require high precision in orientation.
Gyro theodolite works by using the principle of gyroscopic precession, which is the tendency of a
spinning object to align itself with the axis of rotation of the Earth. The gyroscope is mounted on a
sphere that is connected to the vertical axis of the theodolite. The gyroscope is spun at a high speed
by an electric motor until it becomes a north-seeking gyroscope.
The operator then uses an optical system to align the zero mark on the attachment with the spin axis
of the gyroscope. By tracking the spin axis as it oscillates about the meridian, the operator can
record the azimuths of the extreme stationary points of the oscillation and calculate the midpoint,
which represents an estimate of the true north direction. The accuracy of this estimate depends on
several factors, such as the quality of the gyroscope, the alignment of the zero torque of the
suspension, and the measurement errors of the oscillation extremes.
Determination of the Gyro North Using a Gyro Theodolite

For determining the gyro north using a gyro theodolite is as follows:
• Step 1: Set up the gyro theodolite on a stable tripod over a survey point and level it using
the bubble levels. Make sure the gyroscope is mounted on the sphere that is connected to
the vertical axis of the theodolite.
• Step 2: Turn on the electric motor to spin the gyroscope at a high speed until it becomes a
north-seeking gyroscope. This may take several minutes depending on the model and type
of the gyro theodolite.
• Step 3: Use the optical system to align the zero mark on the attachment with the spin axis
of the gyroscope. This will ensure that the gyroscope is free to oscillate about the meridian
without any external torque.
• Step 4: Track the spin axis of the gyroscope as it oscillates about the meridian using the
crosshairs of the telescope. Record the azimuths of the extreme stationary points of the
oscillation using the horizontal circle of the theodolite. These are called A1 and A2, where
A1 is clockwise from A2.
• Step 5: Calculate the midpoint of A1 and A2, which represents an estimate of the true north
direction. This can be done by adding A1 and A2 and dividing by 2, or by subtracting A1
from A2 and dividing by 2, depending on whether A1 is greater than or less than A2. The
result is called Z, which is the true bearing of the celestial body from your position.
• Step 6: Adjust the horizontal circle of the theodolite to read Z as zero. This will set your
reference direction as true north. You can then use the gyro theodolite to measure other
directions relative to true north.
Astronomical Triangle
An astronomical triangle is a spherical triangle on the celestial sphere formed by the intersection of
the great circles joining a celestial body, the observer’s zenith, and the north or south celestial pole.
It is used to transform between equatorial and horizontal coordinate systems, and to calculate the
azimuth, altitude, hour angle, and parallactic angle of the celestial body.
The sides of the astronomical triangle are equal to the zenith distance, the polar distance, and the
co-latitude of the observer. The angles of the astronomical triangle are equal to the azimuth, the
hour angle, and the parallactic angle of the celestial body. The relationships between the sides and
angles of a spherical triangle are given by the spherical law of cosines and the spherical law of
sines. These can be used to solve for any unknown side or angle of the astronomical triangle given
enough information.
Different Time Systems

Time is the interval which lapses between any two instances. The time taken by one apparent
revolution of the Sun about the Earth is known as Solar Day. The time taken by the Sun apparently
to make a complete circuit of the ecliptic is equal to one Tropical Year.
The Earth made 366.2422 revolutions during a tropical year. The Sun travels through a total hour
angle of 360° or 244 Hours in tropical year. The Sun apparently made 365.2422 revolutions about
the Earth. Hence, apparently there are 365.2422 days in a solar year. The time interval between
successive upper transits of the vernal equinox (first point of Aries) is known as a sidereal day.
Thus, in a year, there are 366.2422 sidereal days.
Thus.
365.2422 solar days = 366.2422 sidereal days
1 solar day = 1.0027379 sidereal days
1 sidereal day = 0.9972696 solar days
Sidereal time is suitable for astronomers while solar time is convenient for everyday use.
The following systems are used for measuring time:

1. Sidereal time
2. Solar apparent time
3. Mean solar time
4. Standard time
1. Sidereal Time
The sidereal day is the interval of time between two successive upper transits of the first point of
Aries. The sidereal day is divided into 24 hours, each hour is divided into 60 minutes and each
minute into 60 seconds.
Local Sidereal Time
Local sidereal time (LST) is the time interval that has elapsed since the transit of the first point of
Aries to the meridian of the observer.
Fig. shows the plan view of celestial sphere seen from the pole and thus: LST =  ZPγ
In fig. (a) NPZS shows the observers meridian. PM1 shows Hour circle of star M1 Thus Star’s hour
angle +Star’s Right Ascension = LST
In fig. (b) LST = RA - H' It may also be noted that when the star is on the observer’s meridian LST
= RA (Since hour angle is zero).
The interval of the time between two successive lower transits of the mean sun is known as mean
solar day. The duration of a mean solar day is the average of solar days of the year. The mean solar
day begins at midnight and ends on next midnight. The zero hour of the mean solar day is at the
local mean mid-night (LMM). The instant when the mean sun crosses the upper transit is known as
local mean noon (LMN). The local mean time (LMT) is given by the hour angle of the mean sun
reckoned westward from 0 to 24 hours.
Standard Time
Local mean time changes from place to place. So, to avoid confusion of using different local time
in a country, local mean time of a particular place is used as the standard mean time in the entire
country. The standard meridian of a country is generally selected such that its distance from
Greenwich is in whole number of hours without any fraction.
However, India is an exception to this as its standard meridian is 5½ hours (82° 30') east of
Greenwich. It passes near Allahabad. Though the standard mean time is followed through in a
country, if required local mean time may be found with the formula below.
Local mean time = Standard mean time ± difference in longitudes in hours
Plus, sign is used if the place is east of standard meridian and minus sign is used for the places west
to the standard meridian. World has accepted local mean time of Greenwich in U. K. as universal
time (UT) or Greenwich mean time (GMT). Indian Standard Time = GMT+5½ Hours.
In general, hour angle and RA is measured in (hour, minute, second) , then following relation may
be used for conversion:
24 hours = 360°
1 hour = 15°
1 min. = 15'
1 Sec. = 15''
The difference between the local sidereal time of two different places is equal to the difference of
their longitudes expressed in terms of hours.
Solar Apparent Time
The time based on apparent motion of the sun around the Earth is known as solar apparent time.
The time interval between two successive lower transits of the Sun over the observer’s meridian is
called apparent solar day. The reason for selecting lower transits of the Sun is to see that the day
changes only at midnight not at noon.
The solar apparent day is not uniform throughout the year since the orbit around the Earth is not
circular but elliptic and due to the apparent diurnal path of the Sun. The local apparent days are
longer in summer and shorter in winter. Due to the non-uniformity of the apparent solar day, the
clock cannot be used to give us solar time. Sun dials can be used to get apparent solar time.
Mean Solar Time
To overcome the difficulty of non-uniformity of the Sun’s apparent motion in recording of the time,
a fictitious sun is assumed to move at a uniform rate along the equator. ▪ The fictitious sun is called
mean sun and start, and arrival of the mean sun and the true sun are assumed to be same at the
vernal equinox.
Relationship between difference in longitudes and time interval
360°of longitude is equal to 24 hours of time interval. Hence
360° = 24 hours
1 hour = 15°
1 min. = 15'
1 Sec. = 15''
Conversion of local time to standard time

Since the apparent motion of the Sun is from east to west, local time of the place towards the east
of standard meridian is more and if place is towards west local time is less.
Local time = Standard time ± Difference in longitudes (use +ve for E; -ve for West).
Conversion apparent solar time to mean solar time.

The difference of apparent solar time (local apparent time, LAT) and mean solar time (local mean
time, LMT) is known as equation of time, ET. Thus,
ET = LAT – LMT
The value of ET varies from 0 to 16 min. It is zero four times in a year. The Nautical Almanac gives
the values of equation of time (ET) for everyday in a year. The values given are at the instant of
apparent midnight for the Greenwich meridian. For any other day ET may be linearly interpolated.
The ET is the same for all the places.
Conversion of sidereal time interval to mean solar time interval.

366.2424 sidereal days = 365.2422 mean solar days
Sidereal time to mean solar time:
365.2422
1sidereal day =
366.2422
1
= (1 − ) mean solar day
366.2422
1
or Sidereal Day-Mean solar day = − hours
366.2422
1
=− ×24×60×60
366.2422
= -235.909 seconds
235.909
or sidereal hour - Mean solar hour = − = - 9.8296 seconds.
24
or sidereal hour = (Mean solar hour - 9.8296) seconds.
Mean solar time to Sidereal time:

366.2422 1
1 mean solar day= = (1 + 365.2422) sidereal day.
365.2422
1 1
or mean solar day-Sidereal day = 365.2422 hours = 365.2422 ×24×60×60= 236.555 seconds.
236.555
or sidereal hour-Mean solar hour = 9.8565 seconds.
24
or Mean solar hour = (sidereal hour+9.8565) seconds.
Determination of azimuth by astronomical methods

The PZS Triangle and six parts:
Co Ø = 90° - LAT
CoDEC = 90° - DEC
Co h = 90° - h
NP = North Pole
Z = Zenith
S = Sun or star
Azimuth by Solar Observation

Azimuth can be determined using following 2 methods by solar observation:
1-hour angle method
2-altitude method
hour angle method
sin LHA
AZIMUTH = tan -1
sin LAT cos LHA − cos LAT tan DEC
Where:
LHA = local hour angle of sun
Dec = declination of sun
LAT = latitude of observe
AZ = Azimuth of sun
Altitude method
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐷𝐸𝐶 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐿𝐴𝑇 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ℎ
Z = cos - 1
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐿𝐴𝑇 𝑐𝑜𝑠 ℎ
Where:
AZ = Z (when sun is east of the local meridian)
AZ = 360 - Z (when sun is west of the local meridian)
DEC = declination of sun
LAT = latitude of observer
h = vertical angle to the sun corrected for parallax and refraction
Azimuth by Observation of Polaris

The equation given for hour angle method for the sun can be used, or the following:
𝑝 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐿𝐻𝐴
Z=
𝑐𝑜𝑠 ℎ
Where:
h = (true altitude of Polaris)
p = 90° - declination
Z is west of north when 0o ≤ LHA ≤ 180°
Z is east of north when 180o ≤ LHA ≤ 360°
AZ = Z (when Z is east of north)
AZ = 360 - Z (when Z is west of north)
Questions
1. What is the purpose of the equal altitude method in field astronomy?
a. To measure latitude
b. To determine the true bearing of celestial bodies
c. To calculate the altitude of the celestial equator
d. To find the azimuth of the North Star
Answer: b. To determine the true bearing of celestial bodies
2. Which instrument is used in the equal altitude method for celestial navigation?
a. Gyro theodolite
b. Sextant
c. Telescope
d. Chronometer
Answer: b. Sextant
3. In field astronomy, what is the primary function of a gyro theodolite?

a. To measure the altitude of celestial bodies
b. To determine the azimuth of celestial bodies
c. To find the declination of stars
d. To calculate the latitude of the observer
Answer: b. To determine the azimuth of celestial bodies
4. What is the purpose of an astronomical triangle?

a. To calculate the altitude of the North Star
b. To measure the zenith distance of celestial bodies
c. To transform between equatorial and horizontal coordinate systems
d. To determine the observer's longitude
Answer: c. To transform between equatorial and horizontal coordinate systems
5. What is the relationship between the sides and angles of an astronomical triangle determined by?
a. The Pythagorean theorem
b. The law of cosines and the law of sines
c. The law of gravitation
d. The celestial sphere's curvature
Answer: b. The law of cosines and the law of sines
6. Which time system is suitable for astronomers due to its uniformity?

a. Solar apparent time
b. Mean solar time
c. Standard time
d. Sidereal time
Answer: d. Sidereal time
7. What is local sidereal time (LST) in field astronomy?

a. The time elapsed since midnight
b. The time interval between two successive solar transits
c. The time interval between two successive upper transits of the first point of Aries
d. The time difference between standard time and solar apparent time
Answer: c. The time interval between two successive upper transits of the first point of Aries
8. What is the difference between mean solar time and apparent solar time called?
a. Equation of time
b. Sidereal time
c. Solar declination
d. Time correction
Answer: a. Equation of time
9. Which time system is used universally as a reference point for timekeeping?

a. Sidereal time
b. Solar apparent time
c. Mean solar time
d. Standard time
Answer: d. Standard time
10. In the conversion of local time to standard time, what sign is used for places east of the standard
meridian?
a. +ve
b. -ve
c. x
d. /
Answer: a. +ve
Plane Table Surveying

The plane table is an instrument used for surveying by a graphical method in which the field work
and plotting are done simultaneously. In plane table surveying, an unknown point of interest is
established by measuring its directions from known points. The main advantage of plane tabling is
that the topographic features to be mapped are in full view. Plane table surveying is most suitable
for small and medium scale mapping.
Basic Principle: For quick and approximate surveying, when great precision and accuracy is not
needed, plane table surveying techniques is very suitable. It is particularly convenient for filling
the details between the stations already fixed and surveyed by more precise method of
triangulation or theodolite traversing. For small area surveys, plane table is recommended. The
great advantage of this technique is that field work and map plotting is achieved simultaneously
by use of graphical surveying. The principle used in plane table surveying is that an unknown
point of interest can be established by measuring its directions from known points.
Equipment: The plane table essentially consists of a simple drawing board mounted on a tripod
similar to a compass or a level. The drawing board usually made from well seasoned teak or pine
wood. The size can vary from 400 × 300 mm to 750 × 600 mm. Sometimes square boards of 500
× 500 mm or 600 × 600 mm are also used but size of square boards is rather uncommon. Another
important constituent of plane table is a straight edge called Alidade. It is made of a metal (brass
or gunmetal) or seasoned wood about 500 mm long with a straight ruled edge which is bevelled.
This edge is termed “fiducial” edge. It may be provided with sight vanes, at both ends in a plain
alidade with a telescope for better accuracy. In plain alidade one of the sight vanes is provided
with a narrow slit and the other is provided with cross and stadia wires. Like a level, two bubble
tubes placed orthogonally are provided for keeping the plane table horizontal. The bevelled edge
is graduated so that it can be used as a scale for plotting distances directly on the map.
(a)
(b)
Fig: (a) and (b) : Equipment of Plane Table
Accessories
The additional equipment to be used for surveying with plane table could be as given below:
• Trough Compass: It is usually 15 cm long, shown in Figure 5.2(a), and is provided to
plot the magnetic meridian (N-S direction) to facilitate orientation of the plane table in the
magnetic meridian.
• Spirit Level: Circular spirit level is used to check the level of the board and make it
horizontal by placing it on the board in two positions mutually at right angles and
centering the bubble in each position.
• Plumbing Fork: It is also known as U frame. It is a hairpin shaped brass frame having
two arms of equal length. One end of the frame is pointed and is kept over the drawing
sheet touching the plotted position of the instrument station. The other end of the frame
carries a plumb bob. The position of the plane table is adjusted until the plumb bob hangs
over the station occupied by the instrument.
• Drawing Sheet: Drawing paper should be of best quality and well seasoned to minimize
the effect of climatic variations. The paper should be tinted green or grey for reducing
glaring in sun and eye strains. Drawing paper is fixed on board with drawing pins, clamps
etc. For drawing rays and other detail quality pencils, dustless rubber and precision scales
are used. A water-proof cover is also an essential accessories to protect drawing paper
from dampness and rain.
Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages
a. Plane table survey is most suitable for preparing small-scale maps. It is most rapid.
b. The field book is not necessary as plotting is done in field concurrently with the
field work, and hence the mistakes in booking the field notes are avoided.
c. The surveyor can compare the plotted work with the actual features of the area
surveyed and, thus, cannot overlook any essential features.
d. There is no possibility of omitting the necessary measurements as the map is
plotted in the field.
e. Errors of measurements and plotting may be readily detected by check lines.
f. Contours and irregular objects may be represented accurately, since the tract is in
view.
g. It is particularly advantageous in magnetic area where compass survey is not
reliable.
h. It is less costly than a theodolite survey.
i. No great skill is required to prepare a satisfactory map.
Disadvantages
a. The plane table is essentially a tropical instrument. It is not suitable for work in a
wet climate.
b. It is heavy, cumbersome, and awkward to carry.
c. There are several accessories to be carried and, therefore, they are likely to be lost.
d. It is not intended for accurate work.
e. If the survey is to be re-plotted to a different scale or quantities are to be computed,
it is of great inconvenience in absence of the field notes.
Methods of Plane Table Surveying

1. Radiation
2. Intersection
3. Traversing
4. Resection.
The first two methods are used for locating details while the other two methods are used for locating
position of plane table station on drawing sheet.
1) Radiation Method :
In this method the instrument is setup at a station and rays are drawn to various stations which are
to be plotted. The distances are cut to a suitable scale after actual measurements. This method is
suitable only when the area to be surveyed is small and all the stations are visible and accessible
from the instrument station. The scope of the method is increased when the distances are
measured by a tacheometer. In the field it is sometimes used to locate the details of the area it
conjunction with the method of traversing.
2) Traversing Method :
This method is similar to compass of theodolite traversing. The table is set at each of the stations in
succession. A foresight is taken to the next station and the distance is cut to a suitably choosen scale.
It is most suited when a narrow strip of terrain is to be surveyed, e.g survey of roads, railways, etc.
This method can be used for traversing both the open as well as close traverses.
3) Intersection Method :
In this method two stations are so selected that all the other stations to be plotted are visible from
these. The line joining these two stations is called base line. The length of this line is measured very
accurately. This method is very commonly used for plotting details. It is referred when the distance
between the stations is too large or the stations are inaccessible or the ground is undulating. The
most suitable example is of broken boundaries which can be very conveniently plotted by this
method.
4) Resection Method :
It is a method of orientation employed when the table occupies a position not yet located on the
drawing sheet. It is defined as the process of locating the instrument station occupied by the plane
table by drawing rays from the stations whose positions have already been plotted on the drawing
sheet.
This method is employed when during surveying the surveyor feels that some important details can
be plotted easily by choosing any station other than the triangulation stations. The position of such
a station is fixed on the drawing sheet by resection.
• Resection after orientation by compass.

• Resection after orientation by back sighting.
• Resection after orientation by two points (two-point problem)
• Resection after orientation by three points (three-point problem)
Two-point Problem
The back ray method requires drawing the ray from preceding stations (O1 and O2) to the station
to be occupied by plane table (say O3). Errors of centering thus are inevitable.
The two-point problem consists of locating the position of a plane table station on the drawing
sheet by observation of two well defined points, whose positions have already been plotted on plan.
The procedure of resection after orientation by two points is given below.
(a) Let O1 O2 be the two stations plotted as o1 and o2 on the drawing sheet. It is required to plot
station O3 for plane tabling work.
(b) An auxiliary point A on ground is selected such that AO3 is approximately parallel to O1 O2
and the angle O3 O1 A and O3 O2 A are balanced angles, i.e. these are neither too acute or too
obtuse. The table is set and levelled at A, and so oriented that line O1 O2 on ground is nearly parallel
to line o1 o2 plotted on table map.
(c) Alidade, touching o2 and sighting O2 on ground, a ray is drawn through o2. In the same way,
draw a ray by touching alidade to o1 and sighting O1 on ground. This ray will intersect the first ray
at a1 on the map.
(d) With alidade touching a1, sight O3 and draw the ray a1 o3. Mark the estimated position of O3
on the map as o′3.
(e) The table is removed from A and set at O3 with marked position of o3 over O3, properly levelled
and similarly oriented. This is achieved by back sighting A from O3.
(f) Now with table at O3, keep alidade touching o1 and sight O1 and draw a back ray resecting the
line a1 o′3 in o3. Here o3 is the point 102 representing the station O3 with reference to the
approximate orientation made at A.
(g) With alidade touching o3, sight O2 and draw a ray to O2. If the ray passes through the plotted
point o2, the orientation of the table is correct and o3 is the correct position of O3. Whereas, if this
ray cuts the previously plotted line a1 o2 at some other point, say o′2, then the position o3 is not the
correct position of O3.
(h) The orientation error will be equal to 212 ∠o oo ′ between the lines o1 o2 and o1 o2΄. This
error can be eliminated by rotating the table through the angle o2΄ o1 o2. This table rotation can
be achieved by taking the following steps.
i. The alidade is placed along line o1 o2΄ and a ranging rod B is fixed in line
with o1 o2΄, far away from the plane table.
ii. Alidade is now kept along true line o1 o2 and table is rotated so that
ranging rod B is bisected. The table is clamped in new position.
iii. The true location of O3 on map is now marked by :
• orienting alidade along o1 O1 and drawing the ray o1 O1 and,
• orienting alidade along o2 O2 and drawing the ray o2 O2. The point of
intersection of the two rays will give the correct position of O3 (the new
table position) on map.
The new position of table station O3 is, thus, correctly marked on map with the help of two
previous table stations O1 and O2 already marked on map. The procedure followed is termed two-
point problem in plane table survey.
Three-point Problem
The position of new plane table station on the map can be correctly located with the help of three
well defined points on ground whose positions are already plotted on map. Such a procedure is
called three-point problem. It is obvious that locating the position of table by this process is more
accurate. However, it is more involved and complex. 103 Let there are three ground stations A
Plane Table Surveying , B and C whose positions are marked as a, b and c on the plan map and let
these stations are visible from new table station O. It is required to plot the position of O on map
as o. This can be achieved by any of the following methods :
(a) Tracing Method
(b) Lehmann Method
(c) Analytical Method
(d) Graphical Method
(a) Tracing Method in Plane Table Surveying

In the tracing method, the plane table is located at a point from where three points are visible.
The table is oriented with respect to the plotted lines of those three points. Place the tracing paper
on the drawing sheet and again sight the three points and plot the radiating lines. The tracing
paper is then moved above the drawing sheet until the three radiating lines pass through
corresponding points previously plotted on the map. Finally, the position of the plane table is
marked.
(b) Lehmann Method

In this method, Plane table is located at a point P and sight the station A, B and C and plot the rays
Aa, Bb, and Cc. The rays form small triangle which is called triangle of error. Another point P1 is
chosen to reduce the error and sight the point A from P1 similarly to B and C. which will give
another triangle of error. Repeat this procedure until error becomes zero.
(c) Analytical Methods

There are many analytical methods are developed in three-point problem condition. In this
method, from station P A, B and C are sighted and note the values of angles and lengths. From
these values determine the position of unknown points by using analytical formulae.
(d) Graphical Method
In graphical method also, angles and lengths are determined and represented it on a graph and
determines the location of plane table.
Questions
1. What is the primary advantage of plane table surveying?
a. High precision
b. Simultaneous fieldwork and plotting
c. Suitable for large-scale mapping
d. Requires minimal accessories
Answer: b. Simultaneous fieldwork and plotting
2. Which of the following is NOT an essential accessory for plane table surveying?
a. Trough Compass
b. Spirit Level
c. Theodolite
d. Plumbing Fork
Answer: c. Theodolite
3. Which method of plane table surveying is suitable for narrow strips of terrain, such as roads or
railways?
a. Radiation Method
b. Intersection Method
c. Traversing Method
d. Resection Method
Answer: c. Traversing Method
4. What is the purpose of the resection method in plane table surveying?

a. To measure distances accurately
b. To locate details between known points
c. To orient the plane table at an unknown station
d. To plot magnetic meridian lines
Answer: c. To orient the plane table at an unknown station
5. In the two-point problem, how is the orientation error eliminated?

a. By changing the drawing paper
b. By adjusting the bubble level
c. By rotating the plane table
d. By using a different alidade
Answer: c. By rotating the plane table
6. What is the advantage of using the three-point problem in plane table surveying?
a. It requires fewer measurements.
b. It provides higher accuracy.
c. It is suitable for large-scale mapping.
d. It eliminates the need for accessories.
Answer: b. It provides higher accuracy.
7. Which method involves using tracing paper to determine the position of the plane table in
three-point problem solving?
a. Lehmann Method
b. Analytical Method
c. Graphical Method
d. Tracing Method
Answer: d. Tracing Method
8. What is the purpose of the triangle of error in the Lehmann Method?

a. To locate three known points
b. To estimate the precision of measurements
c. To reduce orientation errors
d. To measure the angles between stations
Answer: c. To reduce orientation errors
9. Which method of three-point problem solving involves using mathematical formulas to

determine the unknown point's position?
a. Lehmann Method
b. Analytical Method
c. Graphical Method
d. Tracing Method
Answer: b. Analytical Method
10. In plane table surveying, what is the primary disadvantage of the method?
a. Requires complex mathematical calculations
b. Unsuitable for small-scale mapping
c. Limited accuracy
d. Inconvenient for fieldwork
Answer: c. Limited accuracy
ERRORS IN PLANE TABLING

The main sources of errors in a plane table survey can be broadly classified as follows:
(a) Due to faulty instrument adjustments
(b) Due to quality of drawing paper used in map plotting
(c) Human errors of surveyor in centering and orienting the table
(d) Surveyor’s error in observing and plotting.
Surveyor’s Errors in Table Setting

There can be primarily two types of errors which are : (a) inaccurate centering of table, and (b)
inaccurate orientation of table. Inaccurate Centering The position of instrumentation station on map
shall be exactly over the station on ground it represents. The importance of accurate centering can
be best emphasized by explaining the nature and impact of error on survey accuracy. When the table
is set at new instrument station, the correct orientation is rather more important than correct
centering.
The position of instrument station should be accurately corresponding to its plotted position on the
map. The survey details already plotted on the map from previous instrument stations can
synchronize with details to be plotted on map from new instrument station only when the plane
table is accurately centered and oriented in new position. The correct orientation can be achieved
by checking the orientation by two-point or three-point problem as described in Sections 5.6.2 and
5.6.3.
Preferably the orientation of the table should be checked from as many stations as possible by
sighting two distant and prominent reference stations which are already plotted on the map, thereby
eliminating the triangle of errors. The orientation of table shall also be checked after observations,
preferably after recording each observation to eliminate any chance rotation of table during the
observation process due to improper clamping of table.
Surveyor’s Error in Observing and Plotting

Human error can be introduced during observation and plotting of details by the surveyor. These
could be due to
• objects not being sighted and bisected in sight vanes accurately,
• the centering of alidade on the desired station point on paper may not be accurate,
• the radiating ray towards the desired object may not be correctly drawn through the referred
station point, and
• plotting of details may not be properly done or recorded. Care should be exercised during
observation process to eliminate these types of errors. Random rechecking of some details recorded
at referred instrument station is desirable.
Methods contouring using plane table and micro-optic alidade.
Contouring is a technique of representing the three-dimensional shape of a surface on a two-

dimensional plane by using lines of equal elevation, called contours. Contouring can be used for
various applications, such as mapping, engineering, geology, and mining.
One of the methods of contouring is using a plane table and a micro-optic alidade. A plane table is
a device that consists of a drawing board mounted on a tripod, and an alidade is a ruler with a
sighting device that can measure horizontal angles. A micro-optic alidade is an alidade that has a
small telescope with crosshairs and a micrometer screw for precise measurements.
The procedure of contouring using a plane table and a micro-optic alidade is as follows:
• Set up the plane table at a convenient point on the ground and level it using a spirit level.
• Draw a north line on the paper and orient the plane table using a magnetic compass or by
sighting two known points.
• Select a point on the paper to represent the station point and mark it with a dot.
• Sight the points on the ground whose elevations are known or assumed and mark their
positions on the paper using the alidade.
• Draw rays from the station point to these points and label them with their elevations.
• Move the plane table to another station and repeat the steps above, making sure that at least
two points from the previous station are visible and plotted.
• After plotting all the stations, join the points of equal elevation with smooth curves to form
contours.
• Label the contours with their elevations and indicate the direction of slope with arrows.
The advantages of contouring using a plane table and a micro-optic alidade are:
• It is simple, fast, and economical.
• It does not require any calculations or measurements of distances.
• It gives a direct and accurate representation of the ground features.
• It can be used for any scale and any terrain.
The disadvantages of contouring using a plane table and a micro-optic alidade are:
• It requires good visibility and clear weather conditions.
• It is affected by magnetic disturbances and errors in leveling and orientation.
• It is not suitable for large areas or complex surfaces.
1. Detailed plotting is generally done by:

A) Radiation B) Traversing
C) Resection D) All of the above
Ans A
Detailed plotting is generally done by the radiation method. The radiation method is a type of
surveying in which the location of a point is determined by measuring angles and distances
from a fixed reference point called the origin. The position of the point is calculated by using
trigonometry to solve a set of equations that relate the measured angles and distances to the
coordinates of the point. This method is particularly useful for laying out points or features that
are not on a straight line, such as curves or irregular boundaries. Traversing and resection
methods are also used in surveying, but they are typically used for larger-scale surveys or for
locating features that are further away. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
2. Two-point problem and three- point problem aremethods of:

A) Resection B) Orientation
C) Traversing D) Resection and orientation
Ans D
The two-point problem and three-point problem are methods of resection and orientation
in surveying.
Resection is the process of determining the position of an unknown point by measuring

angles and distances from two or more known points. The two-point problem and three-
point problem are methods of resection that are used to determine the position of an
unknown point based on measurements from two or three known points, respectively.
Orientation, on the other hand, refers to the process of establishing the true north direction
on a survey site, which is necessary for accurate mapping and surveying. While resection
and orientation are related, they are not the same thing.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
3. Which of the following methods of Plane Table surveying is used to locate the position of an
inaccessible point:
A) Radiation B) Intersection
C) Traversing D) Resection
Ans B
The method used to locate the position of an inaccessible point in Plane Table surveying is
intersection. In this method, two or more lines of sight are taken from different points on the
plane table to the inaccessible point, and the intersection of these lines gives the location of the
point. This method is useful when it is not possible to access a point directly due to obstacles
such as buildings, lakes, or other physical features. The accuracy of the intersection method
depends on the number of lines of sight taken and the accuracy of the measurements made.
4. Under which regulation of CMR 2017, duties andresponsibilities of Surveyor are given:
A) Regulation No. 49 B) Regulation No. 50
C) Regulation No. 52 D) Regulation No. 53
Ans D
Regulation No. 53. : Duties and responsibilities of surveyor.– (1) The surveyor shall – (a) make
such accurate surveys and levellings, and prepare such plans and sections and tracings thereof,
as the manager may direct or as may be required by the Act or by the regulations or orders
made thereunder, and shall sign the plans, sections and tracings and date his signature; (b) be
responsible for the accuracy of any plan and section, or tracings thereof that has been prepared
and signed by him. (2) The surveyor shall record in a bound paged book kept for the purpose –
(a) the full facts when working of the mine have approached to about 120 meters from the mine
boundary, or from disused or waterlogged workings; (b) any doubts which may arise or exist
concerning the accuracy of the plans and sections prepared under these regulations; (c) any
other matter relating to the preparation of the plans and sections that he may like to bring to
the notice of the manager, and every entry in the book shall be signed and dated by the
surveyor and countersigned and dated by the manager: Provided that where in any mine two or
more surveyors are employed, each of the surveyors shall make the entries aforesaid in respect
of the workings in his jurisdiction or of the plans and sections in his charge.
5. Which of the following methods of Plane Table Surveying is also known as graphic triangulation.
Options:
(1) Resection
(2) intersection
(3) interpolation
(4) Radiation
(5) None ofthe Options
Correction Answer : (2]
6. The field observations and plotting of the plan proceed simultaneously in
(1) Chain surveying
(2) Traversing
(3) Contouring
(4) Plane table surveying
Ans.(4)
7. Radio progression method of plane tabling is a combination of the methods of ______ & ______
a) Interaction, resection
b) Radiation, intersection
c) Radiation, resection
d) Radiation, traversing
Ans B
8. Alidade is used in
(1) Tachometry
(2) Plane Tabling
(3) Chaining
(4) Compass Surveying
(5) All the Options
Ans.(2)
9. An equipment which is not required to be used in plane table surveying is :-
a) Trough compass
b) Optical square
c) An alidade
d) Spirit level
e) Plum bob
Ans B
National grid
A national grid is a system of geographic coordinates that divides a country or a region into smaller
units, such as squares or rectangles, for the purpose of mapping and locating places.
A map projection is a method of transforming the curved surface of the Earth onto a flat plane, such
as a paper or a screen. Different map projections have different properties and distortions, such as
preserving angles, areas, distances, or shapes.
Examples:
Indian Grid System (IGS)
British National Grid (BNG)
Indian Grid System (IGS)

The Indian Grid System (IGS), which covers India and some neighboring countries. The IGS uses
the Lambert Conformal Conic projection, which preserves angles and shapes along two standard
parallels, but distorts areas and distances elsewhere.
The IGS divides the region into nine zones, each with its own set of parameters. Within each zone,
coordinates are given by eastings and northings, which measure the distance in meters from a false
origin point. For example, the coordinates 43P 123456 234567 refer to a point within zone 43P.
British National Grid (BNG)

The British National Grid (BNG), which covers Great Britain and some adjacent islands. The BNG
uses the Transverse Mercator projection, which preserves angles and shapes locally, but distorts
areas and distances as one moves away from the central meridian.
The BNG divides the country into 100 km by 100 km squares, each identified by a two-letter code.
Within each square, coordinates are given by eastings and northings, which measure the distance in
meters from the southwest corner of the square. For example, the coordinates SK 53 79 refer to a 1
km by 1 km square within the SK square.
Cassini Lambert’s polyconic projection

Cassini Lambert’s polyconic projection is a type of map projection that was developed by Johann
Heinrich Lambert in 1772 and later modified by César-François Cassini de Thury in 1786. It is also
known as the Cassini-Soldner projection or the Soldner projection. It is a polyconic projection,
which means that it consists of a series of conic projections that are tangent to the reference surface
along different parallels. Each parallel has its own cone and scale factor, and the meridians are
projected as straight lines radiating from the central meridian. The central meridian and the equator
are the only lines of true scale on the map.
The Cassini Lambert’s polyconic projection preserves local shapes and angles, but distorts areas
and distances away from the central meridian and the equator. It is suitable for mapping regions
with a greater north-south extent than east-west, such as narrow countries or continents. It was used
for mapping parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia in the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as for some
national grid systems, such as the British Ordnance Survey maps until 192413. However, it has
been largely replaced by other projections, such as the transverse Mercator or the Lambert
conformal conic, that have less distortion and better accuracy.
(Lambert’s polyconic projection)
Transformation of coordinates
The transformation of coordinates in Cassini Lambert’s polyconic projection is a process of
converting the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) of a point on the Earth’s surface to
the planar coordinates (eastings and northings) of a map based on the Cassini Lambert’s polyconic
projection. This projection is a type of map projection that consists of a series of conic projections
that are tangent to the reference surface along different parallels. Each parallel has its own cone and
scale factor, and the meridians are projected as straight lines radiating from the central meridian.
To perform the transformation, one needs to know the parameters of the projection, such as the
radius of the Earth, the central meridian, the reference latitude, and the standard parallels.
Let λ be the longitude, λ0 be the central meridian, φ be the latitude, φ0 be the reference latitude, R
be the radius of the Earth, φ1 and φ2 be the standard parallels, and x and y be the eastings and
northings.
First, calculate M0, M1, M2, and M as:
M0 = R × (1 - sin φ0)
M1 = R × (1 - sin φ1)
M2 = R × (1 - sin φ2)
M = R × (1 - sin φ)
Then, calculate N0, N1, N2, and N as:
N0 = R / sqrt (1 + sin φ0)
N1 = R / sqrt (1 + sin φ1)
N2 = R / sqrt (1 + sin φ2)
N = R / sqrt (1 + sin φ)
Next, calculate A as:
𝑀2 𝑀0 𝑀1
N0 × N1 × log − N1× N2 × log + 𝑁2 × 𝑁0 × log
𝑀1 𝑀1 𝑀2
A=
𝑁0 × (𝑁2 − 𝑁1) + 𝑁1 × (𝑁0 − 𝑁2) + 𝑁2 × (𝑁1 − 𝑁0)
Finally, calculate x and y as:
x = A × N × sin (λ - λ0)
y = A × M - A × M0 + (A × N0 / tan(φ0)) × (cos (λ - λ0) - 1)
The inverse transformation can be done by solving for λ and φ from x and y using numerical
methods.
Universal transverse Mercator

The universal transverse Mercator (UTM) projection is a way of representing the Earth's surface on
a map. It is based on the transverse Mercator projection, which is a type of cylindrical projection
that preserves local angles and shapes but distorts areas and distances away from the central
meridian.
The UTM projection divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude, and projects
each zone onto a plane using a different central meridian. Each zone has its own coordinate system,
with eastings and northings measured in meters from a false origin. The UTM projection is widely
used for mapping large-scale features, such as topography, land use, and infrastructure, as well as
for locating places using GPS devices.
Some advantages of the UTM projection are:
- It is conformal, meaning that it preserves angles and shapes locally, which is useful for navigation
and surveying.
- It is metric, meaning that it uses meters as the unit of measurement, which is convenient for
calculations and conversions.
- It has low distortion within each zone, meaning that it is accurate for mapping regions with a
greater north-south extent than east-west.
- It is universal, meaning that it covers the whole world with a consistent system of zones and
coordinates.
Some disadvantages of the UTM projection are:
- It is not equal-area, meaning that it distorts the size of regions, especially near the poles, where
the zones become very narrow.
- It is not azimuthal, meaning that it does not preserve directions from a central point, which can
cause confusion when comparing maps from different zones.
- It is not continuous, meaning that it has discontinuities at the boundaries of the zones, where the
coordinates change abruptly.
- It is not unique, meaning that there are different versions of the UTM projection with different
parameters, such as the radius of the Earth, the scale factor at the central meridian, and the false
easting and northing values.
(UTM zones on an equirectangular world map with irregular zones in red and New York City's zone
highlighted)
Transformation of coordinates
The transformation of coordinates in universal transverse Mercator projection is a process of
converting the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) of a point on the Earth's surface to
the planar coordinates (eastings and northings) of a map based on the UTM projection. This
projection is a type of cylindrical projection that preserves local angles and shapes but distorts areas
and distances away from the central meridian. The UTM projection divides the Earth into 60 zones,
each 6 degrees wide in longitude, and projects each zone onto a plane using a different central
meridian. Each zone has its own coordinate system, with eastings and northings measured in meters
from a false origin¹.
To perform the transformation, one needs to know the parameters of the projection, such as the
radius of the Earth, the central meridian, the scale factor at the central meridian, and the false easting
and northing values. The formulas for the transformation are as follows²:
Let λ be the longitude, λ0 be the central meridian, φ be the latitude, R be the radius of the Earth, m
be the meridional distance, ρ be the radius of curvature in the meridian plane, υ be the radius of
curvature in the prime vertical plane, N be the northing, and E be the easting.
First, calculate m, ρ, and υ at the computation point (φ, λ) using:

m = R × (1 - n + 1.25 n2 - 1.40 n3) × φ - R × (0.5 n - 0.625 n2 + 0.47 n3) × sin (2 φ) + R × (0.06 n2 -
0.09 n3) × sin (4φ) - R × (0.01 n3) × sin (6φ)
ρ = R × (1 - e2) / (1 - e2 × sin2(φ))3/2
υ = R / sqrt (1 - e2 × sin2(φ))
where e is the eccentricity of the ellipsoid and n is a constant related to e by:
n = (a - b) / (a + b)
where a and b are the semi-major and semi-minor axes of the ellipsoid.
The projection northing (N) of the computation point is determined using:
N = N0 + k0 × m + k0 × υ × sin(φ) × cos(φ) × [0.5 + (cos2(φ) / 24) × (5 - tan2(φ) + 9 η2 + 4 η4) +

(cos4(φ) / 720) × (61 - 58 tan2(φ) + tan4(φ))]
where N0 is the false northing, k0 is the scale factor at the central meridian, and η is a constant
related to ρ and υ by:
η = sqrt (υ / ρ - 1)
Finally, the projection easting (E) of the computation point is determined using:
E = E0 + k0 × υ × [cos(φ) + (cos3(φ) / 6) × (1 - tan2(φ) + η2) + (cos5(φ) / 120) × (5 - 18 tan2(φ) +

tan4(φ) + 14 η2 - 58η2 × tan2(φ))]
where E0 is the false easting.

The inverse transformation can be done by solving for φ and λ from N and E using numerical
methods.
Mine Modelling
A national grid is a system of geographic coordinates that divides a country or a region into smaller
units, such as squares or rectangles, for the purpose of mapping and locating places. A mine model
is a representation of the geological, geotechnical, and economic aspects of a coal deposit or a coal
mine. Mine models can help in planning and managing coal mines, such as estimating reserves,
designing layouts, optimizing production, and reducing environmental impacts.
the Indian National Grid system uses the Everest Spheroid as a reference surface, which was
originally defined by Colonel George Everest in 1830 and updated in 1956. Kalianpur (Madhya
Pradesh) was chosen as the initial point of origin. The Indian National Grid system covers the region
in nine zones, each using a different projection method. The projection methods are either Lambert
conformal conic projection or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection, which are both
types of map projections that preserve angles and shapes locally but distort areas and distances away
from the central meridian. The source also provides some examples of how to convert geographic
coordinates to grid coordinates and vice versa using formulas and tables.
Another source from a report by NREL, which presents the results of a grid integration study that
confirmed the technical and economic viability of integrating 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable
energy into India's electricity grid by 2022. The report used advanced weather and power system
modeling to explore operational impacts of meeting India's renewable energy target, which includes
100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind. The report also identified actions that are favorable for
integration, such as enhancing coal flexibility, increasing transmission capacity, and improving
forecasting. The report shows a visualization of results that shows a full year of generation and
transmission flows using UTM projection.
A third source, the use of geogrids for improving coal mine waste dump stability. Geogrids are
geosynthetic materials that are used to reinforce soil or rock layers. The paper reviews the literature
on the applications and benefits of geogrids in waste dumps, such as increasing shear strength,
reducing settlement, and preventing erosion. The paper also presents a case study of using geogrids
in an overburden dump at an opencast coal mine in India. The paper shows the design and layout
of the geogrids using UTM coordinates.
Questions
1. What is the primary purpose of a national grid system?
a. To divide countries into squares for farming
b. To locate places on maps
c. To define political boundaries
d. To measure land area
Answer: b. To locate places on maps
2. Which map projection preserves angles and shapes but distorts areas and distances away from
standard parallels?
a. Lambert Conformal Conic
b. Transverse Mercator
c. Cassini-Soldner
d. Equirectangular
Answer: a. Lambert Conformal Conic
3. How does the Indian Grid System (IGS) divide the region it covers?
a. Into squares with unique codes
b. Into nine zones, each with its own parameters
c. Into 100 km by 100 km squares
d. Into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide
Answer: b. Into nine zones, each with its own parameters
4. What projection is used in the British National Grid (BNG), and what does it preserve locally?
a. Cassini-Soldner, areas and distances
b. Equirectangular, angles and shapes
c. Transverse Mercator, angles and shapes
d. Lambert Conformal Conic, directions and sizes
Answer: c. Transverse Mercator, angles and shapes
5. What is the primary advantage of the Cassini Lambert's polyconic projection?

a. It preserves areas and distances accurately.
b. It is conformal, preserving angles and shapes locally.
c. It is suitable for mapping regions with a greater east-west extent.
d. It is universally accepted for all types of mapping.
Answer: b. It is conformal, preserving angles and shapes locally.
6. What is the purpose of transforming coordinates in map projections?
a. To convert geographic coordinates to UTM coordinates
b. To convert map coordinates to geographic coordinates
c. To change the shape of the Earth's surface
d. To improve the accuracy of map projections
Answer: b. To convert map coordinates to geographic coordinates
7. In the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection, how many zones divide the Earth's
surface?
a. 6
b. 24
c. 60
d. 100
Answer: c. 60
8. What does the UTM projection use as the unit of measurement for eastings and northings?
a. Degrees
b. Radians
c. Meters
d. Feet
Answer: c. Meters
9. What advantage does the UTM projection offer in terms of measurement?

a. It preserves areas and distances.
b. It is equal-area, reducing size distortion.
c. It is azimuthal, preserving directions from a central point.
d. It uses kilometers as the unit of measurement.
Answer: a. It preserves areas and distances.
10. How can mine models assist in coal mining operations?

a. By determining the political boundaries of mining areas
b. By optimizing production and reducing environmental impacts
c. By measuring the curvature of the Earth's surface
d. By predicting weather patterns in mining regions
Answer: b. By optimizing production and reducing environmental impacts
Geodesy
Geodesy is the science of measuring and representing the shape, size, orientation, and gravity field
of the Earth. Geodesy is important for many applications, such as mapping, navigation, surveying,
geophysics, geology, and engineering. Geodesy also helps us understand the Earth’s dynamics, such
as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, sea level changes, and climate change.
Geodesy involves several concepts and methods, such as:
• Geoid: The geoid is the hypothetical surface of the Earth that coincides with the mean sea
level and extends under the continents. The geoid is irregular and bumpy due to variations
in the Earth’s gravity field. The geoid is used as a reference surface for measuring heights
and depths.
h=H+N
where,
h = Ellipsoidal height
H = orthometric height (perpendicular vertical distance between geoid and land surface)
N = geoidal height (undulation)
Dynamic height is a way of specifying the vertical position of a point above a vertical datum,
which is a reference surface for measuring heights. Dynamic height can be computed by the
following formula:
𝑊
𝐻=
𝛾45
where H is the dynamic height, W is the geopotential number, and γ45 is the normal gravity at
45 degree latitude (a constant).
• Datum: A datum is a set of parameters that defines the origin, orientation, and scale of a
coordinate system. A datum can be global or local, depending on the area it covers. A datum
can also be geocentric or geodetic, depending on whether it is aligned with the center of
mass or the surface of the Earth. A datum is used to transform coordinates from one system
to another.
• Ellipsoid: An ellipsoid is a mathematical model of the shape of the Earth that approximates
the geoid. An ellipsoid is defined by its semi-major axis (equatorial radius), semi-minor axis
(polar radius), and flattening (ratio of the difference between the axes to the semi-major
axis). An ellipsoid is used to calculate distances and angles on the Earth’s surface.
𝑎−𝑏
Flattening = f =
𝑎
𝑎2 −𝑏2
1st eccentricity = e = sqrt ( )
𝑎2
𝑎2 −𝑏2
2nd eccentricity = e’ = sqrt ( )
𝑏2
• Spheroid: A spheroid is a special case of an ellipsoid that has two equal semi-major axes.
A spheroid can be oblate (flattened at the poles) or prolate (elongated at the poles). A
spheroid is a simpler model of the Earth’s shape than an ellipsoid, but it is less accurate. A
spheroid is used to approximate the geoid or the reference surface for some datums.
• Geocentric: A geocentric datum is a datum that has its origin at the center of mass of the
Earth. A geocentric datum is aligned with the Earth’s rotation axis and equatorial plane. A
geocentric datum is independent of any region or continent. A geocentric datum is used to
represent global positions and movements, such as satellite orbits and plate tectonics.
• Geodetic: A geodetic datum is a datum that has its origin on the surface of the Earth. A
geodetic datum is aligned with a local reference ellipsoid that approximates the geoid. A
geodetic datum is specific to a region or continent. A geodetic datum is used to represent
local positions and measurements, such as mapping and surveying.
• Projection: A projection is a method of transforming the curved surface of the Earth onto a
flat plane, such as a paper or a screen. Different projections have different properties and
distortions, such as preserving angles, areas, distances, or shapes. A projection is used to
create maps and display spatial data.
Geodetic and astronomical coordinates

Geodetic and astronomical coordinates are two ways of describing the position of a point on or near
the Earth’s surface. Geodetic coordinates are based on a mathematical model of the Earth’s shape,
such as an ellipsoid or a spheroid, and a datum that defines the origin, orientation, and scale of the
coordinate system. Astronomical coordinates are based on the actual direction of gravity and the
celestial sphere, which is an imaginary sphere that surrounds the Earth and contains the stars and
other celestial objects.
Geodetic coordinates
Geodetic coordinates consist of latitude, longitude, and height. Latitude is the angle between the
equatorial plane and a line perpendicular to the reference surface. Longitude is the angle between a
prime meridian and a plane passing through the point and the poles. Height is the distance from the
reference surface to the point along the perpendicular line. Geodetic coordinates are used for
mapping, navigation, surveying, and geodesy.
To find out geodetic coordinates of a point, one needs to know the parameters of the reference
surface and the datum, such as the semi-major axis, semi-minor axis, flattening, eccentricity, central
meridian, false easting, false northing, and scale factor. Depending on the type of input data
available, different formulas can be used to calculate geodetic coordinates. Some examples of
formulas are:
• If Cartesian coordinates (X, Y, Z) are given in a geocentric datum (such as WGS84), then
geodetic coordinates (φ, λ, h) can be calculated using an iterative method:
o First, calculate p = sqrt (X2 + Y2) and E2 = a2 - b2
o Then, initialize φ = tan-1 (Z / (p × (1 - E2 / a)))
o Next, repeat until convergence:
▪ Calculate N = a / sqrt (1 - e2 × sin2(φ))
▪ Update φ = tan-1 ((Z + e2 × N × sin(φ)) / p)
o Finally, calculate λ = tan-1 (Y / X) and h = p / cos(φ) - N
Astronomical coordinates
Astronomical coordinates consist of geocentric latitude, geocentric longitude, and astronomical
height. Geocentric latitude is the angle between the equatorial plane and a line joining the point and
the center of mass of the Earth. Geocentric longitude is the angle between a prime meridian and a
plane passing through the point and the center of mass of the Earth. Astronomical height is the
distance from the center of mass of the Earth to the point along the line. Astronomical coordinates
are used for astronomy, geophysics, and geodynamics.
To find out astronomical coordinates of a point, one needs to know the parameters of the reference
ellipsoid and the datum, such as the semi-major axis, semi-minor axis, flattening, eccentricity,
central meridian, false easting, false northing, and scale factor. Depending on the type of input data
available, different formulas can be used to calculate astronomical coordinates. Some examples of
formulas are:
• If Cartesian coordinates (X, Y, Z) are given in a geocentric datum (such as WGS84), then
astronomical coordinates (φ’, λ’, h’) can be calculated using:
o First, calculate p = sqrt (X2 + Y2) and E2 = a2 - b2
o Then, calculate φ’ = tan-1 (Z / p)
o Next, calculate λ’ = tan-1 (Y / X)
o Finally, calculate h’ = sqrt (X2 + Y2 + Z2) - b
• If geodetic coordinates (φ, λ, h) are given in a geodetic datum (such as NAD83), then
astronomical coordinates (φ’, λ’, h’) can be calculated using:
o First, calculate N = a / sqrt (1 - e2 × sin2(φ))
o Then, calculate X = (N + h) × cos(φ) × cos(λ)
o Next, calculate Y = (N + h) × cos(φ) × sin(λ)
o Finally, calculate Z = ((1 - e2) × N + h) × sin(φ)
o Then, use the same formulas as above to convert from Cartesian to astronomical
coordinates.
Questions
1. What is the primary focus of geodesy as a scientific discipline?
a. Studying the Earth's weather patterns
b. Measuring and representing the Earth's shape, size, and gravity field
c. Investigating the behavior of celestial objects
d. Analyzing the composition of Earth's core
Answer: b. Measuring and representing the Earth's shape, size, and gravity field
2. What is the geoid used as a reference surface for in geodesy?

a. Measuring horizontal distances
b. Defining latitude and longitude
c. Measuring heights and depths
d. Locating celestial objects
Answer: c. Measuring heights and depths
3. What does the formula h = H + N represent in geodesy?

a. The Earth's curvature
b. Ellipsoidal height
c. The speed of light
d. The shape of the geoid
Answer: b. Ellipsoidal height
4. How is dynamic height (H) calculated in geodesy?

a. H = W × γ45
b. H = N - H
c. H = W + γ45
d. H = N / γ45
Answer: a. H = W × γ45
5. What is the purpose of a datum in geodesy?

a. To define the shape of the Earth
b. To specify the celestial coordinates of stars
c. To set the scale and orientation of a coordinate system
d. To measure distances between geological features
Answer: c. To set the scale and orientation of a coordinate system
6. Which mathematical model approximates the Earth's shape and is defined by its semi-major
and semi-minor axes?
a. Ellipsoid
b. Geoid
c. Spheroid
d. Datum
Answer: a. Ellipsoid
7. In geodetic coordinates, what does latitude measure?

a. The angle between the prime meridian and a line perpendicular to the reference surface
b. The distance from the equatorial plane to a point
c. The angle between the equatorial plane and a line perpendicular to the reference surface
d. The angle between a line and the Earth's surface
Answer: c. The angle between the equatorial plane and a line perpendicular to the reference
surface
8. What do astronomical coordinates describe?

a. The position of celestial objects in the sky
b. The location of geographic features on Earth
c. The shape of the Earth's surface
d. The orientation of coordinate systems
Answer: a. The position of celestial objects in the sky
9. Which parameter is not typically needed to calculate geodetic coordinates (φ, λ, h) from Cartesian
coordinates (X, Y, Z) in a geocentric datum?
a. Semi-major axis (a)
b. Flattening (f)
c. Normal gravity at 45 degrees latitude (γ45)
d. Eccentricity (e)
Answer: c. Normal gravity at 45 degrees latitude (γ45)
10. What is the primary difference between geocentric and geodetic datums?
a. Geocentric datums are global, while geodetic datums are local.
b. Geocentric datums are used for astronomy, while geodetic datums are for geophysics.
c. Geocentric datums are based on ellipsoids, while geodetic datums use spheroids.
d. Geocentric datums are centered at the Earth's surface, while geodetic datums are centered
at the Earth's core.
Answer: a. Geocentric datums are global, while geodetic datums are local.
CURVE RANGING
Curves are usually employed in lines of communication in order that the change of direction at the
intersection of the straight line shall be gradual. The lines connected by the curves are tangential
to it and are called tangents or straights.
• Simple Curve: - A simple curve consists of a single arc connecting two straights or
tangents. simple curve is normally represented by the length of its radius or by the degree
of curve.
• Compound curve: - A compound curve consist of two arcs of different radii curving in the
same direction and lying on the same side of their common tangent , their centers being on
the same side of the curve.
• Reverse Curve: - A reverse curve is composed of two arcs of equal or different radii
bending or curving in opposite direction with common tangent at their junction, their
centers being in opposite sides of the curve.
Notation for circular curve

1. The straight lines AB and BC, which are connected by the curve are called the tangents or
straights to the curve.
2. The point B at which the two tangent lines AB and BC intersect is known as the point of
intersection (P.I.) or the vertex (V).
3. If the curve deflects to the right of direction of progress of survey (AB), it is called as right
hand curve, if to the left , it is called as left hand curve.
4. The tangent line AB is called the first tangent or rear tangent (also called the back tangent)
5. The tangent line BC is called as the second tangent or forward tangent.
6. The points (T1 and T2) at which the curve touches the straights are called tangent point(T.P.).
The beginning of the curve (T1) Is called the point of curve.(P.C.) or the tangent curve (T.C.). The
end of the curve (T2) is known as the point of tangency(P.T.) or the curve tangent(C.T.).
7. The ‫ے‬ABC between the tangent lines AB and BC is called the angle of intersection (I). The
‫ے‬B'BC (i.e. the angle by which the forward tangent deflects from the rear tangent) is known as
the deflection angle (ø) of the curve.
8. The distance from the point of intersection to the tangent point is called the tangent distance or
tangent length. (BT1 and BT2).
9. The line T1T2 joining the two point (T1 and T2) is known as the long chord.(L).
10.The arc T1FT2 is called the length of the curve.(l).
11.The mid point F of the arc T1FT2 is known as the apex or the summit of the curve and lies on
the bisector of the angle of the intersection.
12. The distance BF from the point of the intersection to the apex of the curve is called the apex
distance of external distance.
13.The angle T1OT2 subtended at the centre of curve by the arc T1FT2 is known as the central
angle, and is equal to the deflection angle.(ø)
14.The intercept EF on the line OB between the apex (F) of the curve and the midpoint (E) of the
long chord is called the versed sine of the curve.
Methods of curve ranging
The methods of setting out curves may be divided in two classes according to the instrument
employed.
1. Linear or chain and tape method: - Linear methods are those in which the curve is set out with
chain and tape only.
2. Angular or instrumental method: - instrumental methods are those in which theodolite with or
without a chain is employed to set out curve.
Transition Curve
A curve of varying radius is known as ‘transition curve’. The radius of such curve varies from
infinity to certain fixed value. A transition curve is provided on both ends of the circular curve. The
transition curve is also called as spiral or easement curve.
OBJECTS OF PROVIDING TRANSITION CURVES

1. To accomplish gradually the transition from the tangent to the circular curve, and from the
circular curve to the tangent.
2. To obtain a gradual increase of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified
quantity at the junction of the transition curve with the circular curve.
3. To provide the superelevation gradually from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount
on the circular curve.
4. To avoid the overturning of the vehicle.
Notes: -
The types of transition curve which are in common use are
1. A Cubic parabola
2. A Clothoid or spiral
3. A lemniscate
the first being used on railways and third one on highways.
Superelevation
When a vehicle passes from a straight path to curved one, the forces acting on it are
i. The weight of the vehicle.
ii. The centrifugal force both acting through the CG of vehicle.
Since the centrifugal force is always acts in the direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation
which is vertical, its direction is always horizontal. The effect of the centrifugal force is to push
the vehicle off the track or rail. In order to counteract the action, the plane of rails or the road
surface is made perpendicular to the resultant of centrifugal force and weight of the vehicle. In
other word, the outer rail is superelevated or raised above the inner one. Similarly the road should
be “banked”, i.e. the outer edge of the road should be raised above the inner one, the raising of the
outer rail or outer edge above the inner one, being called as superelevation or cant. The amount of
cant is depend on vehicle and radius of curve.
Let, W = weight of the vehicle

P = the centrifugal force.
v = the speed of the vehicle in m/s.
g =the acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s2
R = the radius of the curve in m
h = the superelevation in m
b = the width of the road in m
G = the distance between centers of the rails in m.
Then the equilibrium, the resultant of the weight and the centrifugal force must be equal and
opposite to the reaction perpendicular to the road or rail surface.
If ϴ be the inclination of the road or rail surface, the inclination of the resultant to the vertical is
also ϴ, therefore we have
Hence the amount of superelevation h
The amount of superelevation is limited about 1/12th of the gauge, 1/10th being permitted under
special circumstances. The maximum superelevation recommended for broad gauge (1676 mm) ,
meter gauge (1000 mm) and narrow gauge ( 762 mm) are 140mm (165 mm) , 90 mm ( 102 mm )
and 65 mm ( 75 mm ) respectively.
Vertical Curves
When two different or contrary gradients meet, they are connected by a curve in vertical plane is
called a vertical curve. It is advisable to introduce a vertical curve in road and in railway work in
order to round off the angle and to obtain a gradual change in grade so that abrupt change in grade
is avoided at the apex.
REQUIREMENTS
1. It gives adequate visibility and safety to the traffic.
2. It gives gradual change in grade or slope.
3. It gives adequate comfort to the passengers.
Types of Vertical Curves

1. An up grade followed by a down grade.
2. A down grade followed by an up grade.
3. An up grade followed by another up grade.
4. A down grade followed by another down grade.

1. Different grades are joined together by a:
A) Compound cur B) Transition curve
C) Reverse curve D) Vertical curve
Ans D
Different grades are joined together by a vertical curve. A vertical curve is a type of curve that is
used to connect two different grades, such as a hill and a flat section of road. It is a smooth
curve that gradually changes the slope of the road from one grade to another, making the
transition between the two grades smoother and safer for drivers. A vertical curve can be either
a crest curve or a sag curve, depending on whether the road is rising or falling. The length and
shape of the vertical curve depend on the speed limit, design vehicle, and grade of the road.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
2. The chord of curve less than peg interval is knownas:
A) Small chord B)Sub-chord
C) Normal chord D) Short chord
Ans B
A) Small chord: A chord is a straight line that connects two points on a curve. In
surveying, a small chord is a chord that is less than the standard length of a full chord,
which is typically equal to the length of the chain or tape used in the survey. Small chords
are commonly used in engineering surveys for curve layout and design.
B) Sub-chord: A sub-chord is a chord that is shorter than the standard length of a full
chord, but longer than a small chord. Sub-chords are typically used in surveying to
measure curves in areas where the radius of the curve is smaller than the length of the
chain or tape being used.
C) Normal chord: A normal chord is a chord that intersects the curve at a right angle.
Normal chords are commonly used in engineering surveys to measure horizontal
distances along a curve.
D) Short chord: A short chord is a chord that is shorter than the radius of the curve it
intersects. Short chords are typically used in surveying to measure curves in areas where
the radius of the curve is smaller than the length of the chain or tape being used.
3. “Super elevation” is a term used for designing

A) Benches
B) Haul Roads
C) Dumps
D) Magazine
Ans B
"Super elevation" is a term used for designing Haul Roads in open pit mining. It refers to the
banked or sloped design of the road, where the outer edge of the road is higher than the inner
edge. This design helps to counteract the centrifugal force of vehicles turning on the road, and
reduces the risk of vehicles overturning.
4. Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain
(1) gradual increase of super elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at
the junction of the transition curve with main curve
(2) gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the
junction of the transition curve with main curve
(3) gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the
junction of the transition curve with main curve
(4) All the Options

Ans(1)
5. When a curve of one radius runs into another of different radius bending at the same direction
with a common tangent and their centers on the same side is called ……..
a) Sag curve
b) Compound curve
c) Transition curve
d) Serpentine curve
e) Simple curve
Ans D
6. Different grades are joined together by a

a) Compound curve
b) Transition curve
c) Reverse curve
d) Vertical curve
Ans D
7. The curve composed of two arcs of different radii having their centers on the opposite side of the
curve is known
a) A simple curve
b) A compound curve
c) A reverse curve
d) A vertical curve
Ans C
8. A vertical curve having concavity upwards is called

a) Valley curve
b) Summit curve
c) Sag curve
d) All of these
e) None of these
Ans B
9. If the degree of curve (specified length 30 m ) is 3 degree, the radius of curve is approximately.
a) 573 m
b) 1910 m
c) 380 m
d) 457 m
e) None of these
Ans A
Minor Instruments
Planimeter
The planimeter is a simple instrument for the precise measurement of areas of plane
figures of any shape.To measure an area it is only necessary to trace the outline of the
figure in a clockwise direction with the centrepoint (within the ring) of the tracing lens and
to read off the result on the scales.
The planimeter consists of 3 separate parts; the tracing arm to which is attached the roller
housing the pole arm and the pole plate.The three parts are packed separately in the case.
The pole arm is a simple beam. On each end is fixed a ball, one for fitting into the roller
housing, the other into the pole plate. The roller housing rests on three supports; the
tracing lens, the measuring roller and a supporting ball.
Important points: -
• Haff Planimeters are manufactured to give many years of accurate, trouble-free
service but as with all precision instruments they must be handled
carefully.Whenever the planimeter is not in use it should be stored safely in its
case.
• The most easily damaged parts are the rim and bearings of the roller.The
measuring roller is made of hardened steel and has a milled edge. Always use the
setting wheel to zero the scales.
• The roller should run freely with only a little end-float. The accuracy of the
planimeter can be checked at any time with the aid of the test area which is
provided.
Sextant
A sextant is an instrument used for measuring the angle between two visible objects. Both
horizontal and vertical angles can be measured using a sextant. It contains two mirrors which are
arranged in such a way that the observer can sight both the objects at the same time. It is mainly
used for navigational purposes in sea routes.
Principle of a Sextant: -
The principle of a sextant is when the ray of light is reflected from two mirrors in succession in
the same plane, and then the angle between the incident and reflected ray is two times the angle
between the mirrors.
Types of Sextants: -
There are three types of sextants:
1. Nautical Sextant
2. Box Sextant
3. Sounding Sextant Box
Sextant Box: -
Sextant is a small pocket instrument which looks like a sextant enclosed in a box and is 75mm in
diameter. Similar to the nautical instrument, it is also used for measuring both the horizontal and
vertical angles. Box sextant is a very small and handy instrument which is easy to carry. It is also
used in ships for celestial navigation, and it also works well even if the ship or boat is moving.
Uses of Box Sextant: -

• Box sextant can be used as an optical square by setting vernier to 90o .
• Box sextant can be used to measure angles in chain surveying.
• It is used to check the angles measured by other surveying instruments.
• Radiation in traversing can be done using box sextant.
Abney level
Abney level is one of the various forms of clinometers used for the measurement of slopes, taking
cross-sections, tracking contours, setting grades and all other rough levelling operations. It is a
light, compact and hand instrument with low precision as compared to the engineer’s level.
The Abney level consists of the following: -
(1) A square sighting tube having a peephole or eye-piece at one end and a cross-wire at the other
end. Near the objective end, a mirror is placed at an angle of 45 inside the tube and occupying half
the width, as in the hand level.
Immediately above the mirror, an opening is provided to receive rays from the bubble tube placed
above it. The line of sight is defined by the line joining the peephole and the cross-wire.
(2) A small bubble tube, placed immediately above the openings attached to a vernier arm which
can be rotated by means of a milled headed screw or by rack and pinion arrangement. The image of
the bubble is visible in the mirror.
When the line of sight is at any inclination, the milled-screw is operated till the bubble is bisected
by the cross-wire. The vernier is thus moved from its zero position the amount of movement being
equal to the inclination of the line of sight.
(3) A semicircular graduated arc is fixed in position. The zero marks of the graduations coincide
with the zero of the vernier. The reading increases from 0° to 60°( or 90° ) in both directions, one
giving the angles of elevation and the other angles of depression.
In some instruments, the values of the slopes, corresponding to the angles, are also marked. The
vernier is of the extended type having the least count of 5′ or 10′. If the instrument is to be used as
a hand level, the vernier is set to read zero on the graduated arc and the level is then used as an
ordinary hand level.
Uses of Abney Level
The Abney Level can be used for,
(i) Measuring Vertical angle
o Keep the instrument at eye level and direct it to the object till the line of sight
passes through it.
o Since the line of sight is inclined, the bubble will go out of the centre. Bring the
bubble to the centre of its run by the milled screw. When the bubble is central, the
line of sight must pass through the object.
o Read the angle on the arc by means of the vernier.
(ii) Measurement of the slope of the ground

o Take a target, having cross-marks, at the observer’s eye height and keep it at the
other end of the line.
o Hold the instrument at one end and direct the instrument towards the target till the
horizontal wire coincides with the horizontal line of the target.
o Bring the bubble in the centre of its run.
o Read the angle on the arc by means of the vernier.
Testing and adjustment of Abney Level
(i) Fix two rods, having marks at equal heights h (preferably at height of observers eye), at two
points P and Q, about 20 to 50 metres apart.
(ii) Keep the Abney level at point A aginst the rod at P and measure the angle of elevation towards
point B of the rod Q.
(iii) Shift the instrument to Q, bold it against B and sight A. Measure angle of depression α2.
(iv) If α1 and α2. are equal, the instrument is in adjustment i.e., the line of sight is parallel to the
axis of the bubble when it is central and when vernier reads zero.
(v) If not, turn the. screw so that the vernier reads the mean reading.
(α1+ α2)/2
The bubble will no longer be central.
Bring the bubble to the centre of its run by means of its adjusting saws. Repeat the test till correct.
Note: - If the adjustment is not done, the index error, equal (α1- α2)/2 may be noted and the
correction may be applied to all observed readings.
optical square
This instrument is used for setting out lines at right angle to main chain line. It is used where
greater accuracy is required. There are two types of optical square, one using two mirrors and the
other a prism.
• The mirror method is constructed based on the fact that a ray of light is reflected from a
mirror at the same angle as that at which it strikes the mirror.
• The prism square method is a simplified form of optical square consisting of a single
prism. It is used in the same way as the mirror square, but is rather more accurate.

1. Match the following as per the best use of instruments:
I. Digital level a. True North
II. Gyromat b. Elevation
III. DGPS c. Correlation
IV. Nadir Plummet d. Positions
(1)I-b. ll-C.III,IV-d
(2)I-b.Il-d,III-a,IV-c
(3)I-d.Il-C,III-a,IV-b
(4)I-c,Il-d,III-a,IV-b

Ans(5)
A digital level is an instrument that can be used to perform advanced levelling work,
automatic height calculations and basic construction work. It uses gravity as its
reference point and reads bar-code scales from a bar-coded staff to capture extremely
accurate readings.
The GYROMAT instrument series is a range of precision surveying gyroscopes with

band suspension, resulting from DMT's more than 60 years of experience in the
development and manufacture of gyroscopic measuring instruments.
Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) is an enhancement to Global Positioning

System that provides improved location accuracy, from the 15-meter nominal GPS
accuracy to about 10 cm in case of the best implementations.
Optical nadir plummet is used in a total station is used for accurate centering over a
station. It has either a bullseye or cross hair sight for positioning the instrument over a
survey marker or ground control point.
2. The suspended compensation system is a component of
(1) Auto Level
(2) Tilting Level
(3) Dumpy Level
(4) Y- level
Ans.(1)
3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(1) Gradiometer is used for setting out any required gradient
(2) Cross staff is used for setting out right angles

(3) Box sextant is used for the measurement of horizontal angles
(4) Optical square is used for setting out right angles
(5) All the Options
Ans.(5)
The gradiometer is a magnetometer which measures the change in the magnetic field
(the gradient of the field). Compared to a magnetometer this increases the measurement
accuracy and the sensitivity to regional changes of the Earth's magnetic field.
Cross-staff is used for setting out right angles and French cross-staff is an advanced
version of cross-staff and can set out 45-degree angles also.
Box sextant can be used as an optical square by setting vernier to 90°. Box sextant can
be used to measure angles in chain surveying. It is used to check the angles measured
by other surveying instruments. Radiation in traversing can be done using box sextant.
An optical square is useful in turning the line of sight by 90° from its original path. An
optical square is essentially a pentagonal prism (pentaprism). Regardless of the angle at
which the incident beam strikes the face of the prism, it is turned through 90° by internal
reflection.
4. The device used as a substitute for plumb bob for centering a theodolite over a ground station is
(1)U –tork
(2) Alidade
(3)Optical square
(4 )Optical plummet
(5) Ali of the above
Ans(4)
5. Two mirrors are used for off setting in
(1) Cross-staff
(2) Optical square

(3) Miner’s dial
(4) Prism compass
(5) Cross-staff and Otical square
Ans(2)
6. Use of optical square in surveying

a) Setting out right angle
b) Setting out curve
c) Centering
d) Leveling
e) None of these
Ans A
7. The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is

a) 300
b) 450
c) 600
d) 900
e) 550
Ans B
8. A Clinometers is used for

a) Measuring angle of slope
b) Correcting line of collimation
c) Setting out right angles
d) Defining natural features
e) None of these
Ans A
9. Is used for centering a theodolite in mine roadways where velocity of air is high
a) Plum bob
b) Tape
c) Optical plummet
d) Peg
e) None of these
Ans C
Computations
One of the main objectives of the surveying is to compute the areas and volumes. Generally, the
lands will be of irregular shaped polygons. There are formulae readily available for regular polygons
like, triangle, rectangle, square and other polygons. But for determining the areas of irregular
polygons, different methods are used.
They are:
(1) Graphical method
(2) Co-ordinate method
(3) Planimeter
Out of these three methods, the co-ordinate method is popularly used, in land surveying for
computing catchment area, drainage area, cross section of rivers, channels etc. Under this method
the given area is split into two with a base line run at the centre.
Mid Ordinate Rule

The method is used with the assumption that the boundaries between the edge of the ordinates are
straight lines. The base line is divided into a number of divisions.
The area is calculated from following formula,
Area = Δ = Common distance x Sum of mid ordinates
= (h, x d) + (h2 x d) + ...... + (h, x d)
= d (h + h₂ +..... + hn)
Where,
n = Number of divisions
d = common distance between ordinates
h₁, h2, ... hn, Mid ordinates.
Limitation
The mid-ordinate rule is less accurate where the gradient of the function changes rapidly.
Average Ordinate Rule

This rule also assumes that the boundaries between the edges of the ordinates are straight lines. The
offsets are measured to each of the points of the divisions of the base line.
The area is given by following equation,
Area = A = average ordinate x Length of the base
O1+O2+⋯+On
=( )L
n+1
Limitation
The mid-ordinate rule is less accurate where the gradient of the function changes rapidly.
Trapezoidal Rule
In this method, boundaries between the ends of ordinates are assumed to be straight. Thus, the
area enclosed between these line and the irregular boundary lines are considered as trapezoids.
Limitation
It uses linear approximations instead of quadratic or higher-order approximations, so it is less

accurate than other methods such as Simpson’s rule or Romberg’s method.
Simpson’s Rule
Limitations: The rule is applicable only when the number of divisions is even or the number of
ordinates are odd sometimes one or both end ordinates may be zero. However he must be taken
into account while applying rules.
Earth work and Building Estimation

Earth work and building estimation are important aspects of civil engineering projects. They involve
calculating the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment required for various tasks such as
excavation, filling, leveling, foundation, brickwork, plastering, etc. There are different methods and
techniques for estimating earth work and building work, depending on the type and complexity of
the project. Some of the common methods are:
- Long wall - short wall method: This method is used to estimate the quantities of earth work,
foundation concrete, brickwork in plinth and superstructure, etc. by dividing the building plan into
strips of equal width and taking the product of the length, breadth, and height of each strip.
- Centre line method: This method is used to estimate the quantities of earth work, foundation
concrete, brickwork in plinth and superstructure, etc. by taking the product of the centre line length,
breadth, and height of each wall or column.
- Partly centre line and partly cross wall method: This method is a combination of the above two
methods and is used when some walls are common to two rooms or when there are cross walls or
partitions in the building plan.
- Trapezoidal rule: This method is used to estimate the area under a curve by dividing it into
trapezoids and calculating their areas. This method is useful for estimating the earth work in roads,
railroads, canals, etc.
- Average ordinate rule: This method is used to estimate the area under a curve by dividing it into
strips of equal width and taking the product of the average ordinate and the width of each strip. This
method is also useful for estimating the earth work in roads, railroads, canals, etc.
- Mid-ordinate rule: This method is used to estimate the area under a curve by dividing it into
strips of equal width and taking the product of the mid-ordinate and the width of each strip. This
method is also useful for estimating the earth work in roads, railroads, canals, etc.
WORKOUT PROBLEMS
1. The following offsets were taken from a chain line to an irregular boundary line at an interval
of 10 m. 0, 2.50, 3.50, 5.00, 4.60, 3.20, 0 m. Compute the area between the chain line, the
irregular boundary line and the end offsets by: (a) Trapezoidal Rule (b) Simpson’s Rule
Solution: -
(a) Trapezoidal Rule,
Here d = 10
10
Area = { 0 + 0 + 2(2.50 + 3.50 + 5.00 + 4.60 + 3.20)} = 5 ∗ 37.60 = 188 𝑚2
2
(b) Simpson’s Rule,

D = 10
10 10
Area = { 0 + 0 + 4(2.50 + 5.00 + 3.20) 2(3.50 + 4.60)} = ∗ 59 = 196.66 𝑚2
3 3
2. The following offsets were taken from a survey line to a curved boundary line:
Find the area between the survey line, the curved boundary line and the first and last offsets by (a)
Trapezoidal Rule and (b) Simpson’s Rule.
Solution: -
Here, the intervals between the offsets are not regular throughout the length. Soothe section is
divided into three compartments.
Let,
∆1 = Area of the 1st section
∆2 = Are of the 2nd section
∆3 = Area of the 3rd section
Here, d1 = 5 m
d2 = 10 m
d3 = 20 m
(a) By Trapezoidal Rule:
5
∆1 = 2 {2.50 + 6.10 + 2(3.80 + 4.60 + 5.20)} = 89.50 𝑚2
10
∆2 = {6.10 + 5.80 + 2(4.70)} = 106 𝑚2
2
10
∆3 = {5.80 + 2.20 + 2(3.90)} = 158.00 𝑚2
2
Total Area = 89.50 + 106.50 + 158.00 = 354.00 m2

(b) By Simpson’s Rule:
5
∆1 = 3 {2.50 + 6.10 + 4(3.80 + 5.20 + 2(4.60)} = 89.66 𝑚2
10
∆2 = {6.10 + 5.80 + 4.70} = 102.33 𝑚2
3
20
∆3 = {5.80 + 2.20 + 4(3.90)} = 157.33 𝑚2
3
Total Area = 89.66 + 102.33 + 157.33 = 349.32 m2
Solved Previous year Questions
1. A mine boundary is plotted on a scale of 1:2000. If a Planimeter measures the plotted area as 87
cm2, the actual mine area in m2 is
(1) 8700
(2) 17400
(3) 34800
(4) 39000
Ans(3)
2. The perpendicular offsets taken at 10 m intervals from one end of a chain line to an irregular
boundary are 3.06, 4.14, 5.6, 4.86, 6.0, 6.6, 18,63 and 7.2 m. The area enclosed between the
chain line. the irregular boundary. and the first and last off sets using Simpson’s rule is
(1) 503.53 sq. m
(2) 453.55 sq. m
(3) 456.55 sq. m
(4) 545.53 sq. m
Ans.(1)
3. The areas enclosed between the adjacent survey lines and the curved boundaries are determined
by …………..
a) Co-ordinates
b) Average ordinates
c) Ordinates
d) Mid-ordinates
e) None of these
Ans E
4. An excavation is to be made for a reservoir 24 m long and 15 m wide at the bottom and 3m,
deep. The sides of the excavation slope at 1½ horizontal is 1 vertical. Assume surface of the ground
to be level before excavation, calculate the volume of the excavation
a) 1687.50 cum
b) 1700 cum
c) 1678.50 cum
d) 1350 cum
e) 1800 cum
Ans D
5. A rectangle PQRS which is the plan of a part of excavation, is 36m x 24m, O being the point of
intersection of its diagonals. The depths of excavation at the point P,Q,R,S and O are 2.85, 4.80,
4.50, 2.25 and 5.40 respectively. Calculate the volume of excavation within PQRS.
a) 3421.44 Cum
b) 3628.80 Cum
c) 3528.80 Cum
d) 3268.80 Cum
e) 3000 Cum
Ans A
6. Find the volume of frustum of cone of height 20 m, large base radius = 25 m and slant height =
29 m
a) 4613.63 cu m
b) 2692.58 cu m
c) 15525.71 cu m
d) 2900 cu m
e) None of these
Ans E
7. A rectangle PQRS which is the plan of a part of excavation, is 36m x 24m, O being the point of
intersection of its diagonals. The depth of excavation within PQRS.
a) 3421.44 cum
b) 3628.80 cum
c) 3528.80 cum
d) 3268.80 cum
e) 3000 cum
Ans A
8. Volume of earth work may be computed by

a) Mean Area
b) End area
c) Trapezoidal
d) Option a and b
e) Option a, b and c
Ans E
Volumes are computed from cross-section measurements by the average end area
method, mean area, or trapezoidal method. These formulas are used to compute
earthwork quantities because the Specifications require this calculation. All the plans and
bidding for the project have been completed using this method.
9. As per Simpson rule, ‘to the sum of the first and last ordinates, add ____ the sum of the remaining
odd ordinates and _____ times the sum of all the even ordinates, multiply the total sum thus obtained
by _______ of common distance between the ordinates and the result give the required area?
a) twice, three one-fourth
b) three time, four, one-half
c) twice, three, one-sixth
d) twice, four, one-third
Ans D
10. Compute the area by trapezoidal rule between the chain line, the curved boundary line and the
and offsets as per the series of offsets taken at 10 m interval 0, 2.82, 3.96, 6.42, 8.61, 8.90, 5.25,
0m
a) 359.60 sq.m
b) 389.42 sq.m
c) 314.27 sq.m
d) 295.40 sq.m
e) 396.42 sq.m
Ans D
11. Area of triangle = half of the product of any two sides x ________ OR 1/2 x base x__-
a) Cos of included angle perpendicular height
b) Sine of included angle perpendicular height
c) Cos of external angle, height
d) Tan of included angle, depth
Ans B
12. Find the volume of a frustum of square pyramid with length of bases are 10 cm and 7 cm
respectively and height is 12 cm.
a) 876 cu cm
b) 786 cu cm
c) 687 cu cm
d) 678 cu cm
e) None of these
Ans A
13. Volume of earth work may be calculated by:

A) Mean areas B) End areas
C) Trapezoidal D) All of the above
Ans D
The volume of earthwork can be calculated using mean areas, end areas, or the trapezoidal
method.
Mean areas method involves taking the average of the cross-sectional areas at the two
ends of a section and multiplying it by the length of the section.
End areas method involves taking the areas of the cross-sections at the two ends of a
section and using them to calculate the volume between them.
Trapezoidal method involves dividing a section into a number of trapezoidal areas and
calculating the volume by adding up the volumes of the trapezoids.
All of these methods are commonly used to calculate the volume of earthwork for
construction projects, and the choice of method depends on factors such as the complexity
of the terrain and the accuracy required. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Theory of Errors
Theory of Error
• Measurements of angles and distances are made in different surveying processes.
• It is impossible to determine the actual values of these quantities because some type of
errors always creep in every measurement.
Occurrence Of Error
1. Imperfection in Instruments
2. Environmental Condition
3. Human Limitations & Carelessness.
• Imperfection In Instruments: Due to faulty Instrument.

Example: incorrect length of chain, collimation error.
• Environmental Condition: Due to nature error.

Example: error due to curvature, error due to slope, error due to temperature.
• Human Limitations & Carelessness: Due to wrong reading/ writing.

Type Of Error
The errors can be classified into three types.
1. Gross errors or mistakes

2. Systematic or cumulative errors
3. Accidental or random errors.
1. Gross Errors Or Mistakes

• Inexperienced or careless surveyors make mistakes.
• These errors are unpredictably occurring and can be avoided by following a standard
operating procedure.
2. Systematic or Cumulative Errors

• The systematic errors are of same magnitude and nature in the same conditions.
• The systematic errors can be computed and suitable corrections applied.
• For example, the error in the length of the steel tape due to change in temperature is a
systematic error.
3. Accidental Or Random Errors

• Accidental errors occur due to lack of perfection in human eye.
• The accidental errors obey the law of chance.
• These error tends to compensate each other, when large in number.
• These can be understood and eliminated with the help of mathematical theory of
probability.
Important Terminology
1. Precision
• Degree of perfection use at the time of measurement is called precision.
• It is adopted by using high quality instrument, skilled surveyor, and using correct
manner of measurement.
2. Accuracy
• Degree of perfection obtained in measurement is called accuracy.
• If any measurement more near to the true value of quality it is considered as more
accurate.
3.True Value
• Exact value of quantity is called true value.
• It is ideal value which can not be obtained.
4.True Error
• The difference between the observed value and the true value of a quantity is knows as
true error.
• True error = Observed value - True value
• As the true value of a quantity is never known, the true error can also never be
determined.
5.Most Probable Value (M.P.V)

• The most probable value of a quantity is a value which has more chance of being true
value than any other value.
• The most probable value is very close to the true value.
• It is calculated on the basic of Principle of Least Square.
• It is equal to the the weighted average mean.
6. Principle of Least Square

MPV is that value of quantity for which sum of square of error is least.
7.Residual Error
• The difference between the observation value and most probable value of a quantity is
called the residual error, residual or variation (v).
• Residual Error= Observed Value — Most Probable Value.
Law’s of Weights
• ‘Weight’ is a numerical value a singed to a measurement on the basic of degree of
precision & adopted which represent important of reading.
• Weight of measurement is inversely propositional to error.
• The weight of the arithmetic mean of a number of observations of unit weight is equal to
the number of observations.
For example, if an angle P is measured three times and the values are obtained as below:
1 400 30"20” Weight 1
2 40°30"15" Weight 1
3 40°30"10” Weight 1
Sum = 121°30'45"
Arithmetic mean = (121°30'45")/3= 40°30"15"

The arithmetic mean 40°3015” will have weight 3.
• The weight of the weighted arithmetic mean is equal to the sum of individual weights.
For example, if an angle P has the following values.

1 40 305" weight 1
2 40°30'7" weight 2
3 40°30"10" weight 3
Weighted Arithmetic mean = {(40°30′5′′)x1 + (40°30′7′′)×2 + (40°30′10′′)×3}/( 1+2+3) =

{243°0'22"}/6 = {40°30'3.6"}
The weighted arithmetic mean 40°30'3.6" will have weight 6.
• If measurement x, is a which taken weight w1 & measurement, x2 is a which taken

weight w2 than weight of result & k is factor, for various operation are found as:
Probable Error
If for a single quantity multiple measurement are taken as X1, X2, ... Xn with weight w1, W2, ...Wn.
and the MVP= x̄ then probable error can be calculated as.
1.Probable Error In Single Measurements
2.Probable Error In Mean (MPV)
3.Probable Error Of Single Measurement Of Weight
NOTE: For all measurement have unit weight. Σwn = 1
Error In Computed Result

If a quantity is expressed in digit then first and -1 digit are certain and last digit is least accurate.
Error in quantity can be assumed as x = 25.34
then Possible Error or Max error (δx) = +0.005 and
Probable error (ex)= ±0.0025 For better understanding more example are taken.
Adjustment of Triangulation Figures

The most accurate method is that of least squares but is very complicated since all the angles are
simultaneously involved. However, using an approximate method, the adjustment can be achieved
by adjusting angles, stations and figures separately. After adjusting the triangulation figure, the sine
rule is applied for computing sides. Then the positions of the points are determined by calculating
the geodetic coordinates.
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Many observations are made for a single angle; for example, face left and face right, vernier A and
vernier B, and reading an angle on different parts of the scale. The correction to be applied is directly
proportional to the weight and also to the square of the probable error. The angles can be measured
with equal or unequal weights. In the former case, the most probable value is the arithmetic mean
of the observations, whereas in the latter case, it is the weighted arithmetic mean of the observed
angles.
STATION ADJUSTMENT
The station adjustment consists of determining the most probable values of the angles measured at
a station so as to satisfy the geometric consistency. The various conditions can be:
(i) closing the horizon,
(ii) measuring the angles with equal or unequal weights, and
(iii) measuring different angles at a station individually or in combination. In the first case, the error
if any is distributed equally to all the three angles. In the second case it is distributed inversely as
the respective weights. Whereas in the last case, normal equations are formed and are solved
simultaneously.
FIGURE ADJUSTMENT
In any system of triangulation, determination of the most probable values of the angles so as to
fulfil the geometrical conditions are called figure adjustment. There can be a number of geometrical
conditions which the angles should fulfil, but since all the measured angles are affected by errors,
they never will meet all the conditions perfectly.
Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the angles so as to obtain the best possible and most probable
value. The best solution can be obtained by the method of least squares, also known as the rigid
method, which is a little complex and therefore, the adjustments are usually done by an approximate
method. The geometrical figures encountered in triangulation are a triangle, a quadrilateral or a
polygon with a central station.
ADJUSTMENT OF A TRIANGLE
A triangle is the basic figure of any triangulation system. All the three angles of a triangle are
adjusted. Some of the rules for applying corrections to the observed angles are as follows. Let
A, B, C = angles of the triangle
n = number of observations for an angle
w = weight of the angle
d = discrepancy (error of closure)
c = correction to observed angle.

1. Inaccurate bisection of signal, errors due to wrong bookings, errors in reading verniers are
________ errors.
f) Instrumental
g) Manipulation
h) Observational
i) Natural
j) All the above
Ans C
Observational or Personal Errors:

Inaccurate Centering:
• This is very common error and is introduced in all angles measured at a given
station. Its magnitude depends upon the length of the sight. It varies inversely as
the length.
• The error is much reduced by carefully centering the instrument over the station-
mark.
Inaccurate Levelling:
• The effect of this error is similar to that of the error due to non-adjustment of plate
levels. The error is serious when horizontal angles between points at considerably
different elevations are to be measured.
• The error can be minimised by levelling the instrument carefully with reference to
the altitude level.
Slip:
• The slip may occur if the instrument is not firmly screwed to the tripod-head or the
shifting head is not sufficiently clamped or the lower clamp is not properly
tightened. As a result, the observations will be in error. This can be prevented by
proper care.
Working wrong tangent screw:
• This is a common mistake on the part of a beginner. This can be avoided by
proper care and experience. Always operate the lower tangent screw for a back
sight and the upper tangent screw for a foresight.
Parallax:
• This error arises due to imperfect focussing. The parallax can be eliminated by
properly focussing the eye-piece and the object-glass.
Inaccurate bisection of the point sighted and non-verticality of the ranging
rod:
• Care should be taken to bisect the lowest point visible on the ranging rod. In case
of short sights, the point of a pencil or the blub- line may be used instead of a
ranging rod. The error varies inversely with the length of sight.
Other errors such as:
o Mistake in setting the verniers,
o Mistake in reading the scales and verniers,

o Mistake in reading wrong verniers, and
o Mistake while booking the readings can be prevented by habitual checks
and precautions.
2. The standard limits of linear error of a closed traverse on surface is

a) 1:2500
b) 1:3000
c) 1:5000
d) 1:4000
e) 1:2000
Ans C
3. Which of the following is not an instrumental error

a) Error due to imperfect adjustment
b) Error due to sluggish bubble
c) Error due to movement of objective slide
d) Settlement of tripod or turning points
e) None of these
Ans D
SURVEY - II
Mine Plans and Sections

Mining plans and sections are important documents used in the mining industry to illustrate and
communicate the layout, design, and details of a mining operation. They provide a visual
representation of the geological features, mining methods, and infrastructure of a mine site, and are
typically used for planning, development, and regulatory compliance purposes. Mining plans and
sections are typically created by mining engineers, geologists, or other qualified professionals, and
may include the following elements:
Mine Layout: The plan and section may show the overall layout of the mine site, including the
locations of mining areas, access roads, haulage routes, and other infrastructure. It may also include
topographical information, such as contour lines, to provide a better understanding of the terrain.
Geological Features: The plan and section may include details about the geology of the mine site,
such as the location and extent of ore bodies, rock formations, faults, and other geological features
that may impact mining operations.
Mining Methods: The plan and section may illustrate the mining methods being used or proposed
for the mine site, such as open pit mining, underground mining, or placer mining. It may show the
location of mining equipment, ventilation systems, and other mining-related infrastructure.
Mining Sequence: The plan and section may outline the sequence of mining activities, showing
the order in which different areas of the mine site will be mined and the progression of mining
operations over time.
Safety Measures: The plan and section may include details of safety measures and precautions,
such as escape routes, emergency exits, and fire suppression systems, to ensure the safety of mine
workers and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Environmental Considerations: The plan and section may address environmental considerations,
such as the protection of water resources, reclamation plans, and other measures to mitigate
potential impacts on the environment.
Design Details: The plan and section may include design details of mine infrastructure, such as
mine workings, tunnels, slopes, and benches, as well as details of mining equipment and facilities.
Dimensions and Scale: The plan and section may provide information on the dimensions and scale
of the mine site, including distances, elevations, and measurements, to provide an accurate
representation of the mine site.
Mining plans and sections are typically prepared in accordance with local regulatory requirements
and industry standards, and are used by mining companies, regulatory agencies, and other
stakeholders to ensure safe and responsible mining operations. They are important tools for
visualizing and communicating the complex details of a mining operation, and play a critical role
in mine planning, development, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
CMR 2017, CHAPTER VI, PLANS AND SECTIONS

64. General requirements about mine plans. – (1) Every plan or section prepared or submitted in
accordance with the provisions of these regulations shall-
(a) specify the name of the mine and of the owner and the purpose for which the plan is
prepared;
(b) show the true north, or the magnetic meridian and the date of the later.
(c) specify a scale of the plan at least 25 centimeters long and suitably subdivided.
(d) unless otherwise provided, be on a scale having a representative factor of 2000:1 or 1000:1:
a. Provided that the Chief Inspector may, by an order in writing and subject to such
conditions as he may specify therein, permit or require the plans to be prepared on
any other suitable scale.
(e) be properly inked on durable paper, tracing cloth or on polyester film and be kept in good
condition.
(f) have an abstract of all statutory restrictions in respect of any specified working with a
reference.
(2) The conventions shown in the Schedule shall be used in preparing all plans and sections required
by these regulations.
(3) The plans and sections required by these regulations shall be accurate within such limits of error
as the Chief Inspector may specify by a general or special order.
(4) The plans and sections required by these regulations shall be maintained corrected up-to-date
which is not earlier than three months: Provided that where any mine or seam or section is proposed
to be abandoned, closed or the working thereof to be discontinued or rendered inaccessible, the plan
and section shall be brought up-todate before such abandonment, closure or at the time of
discontinuance, as the case may be, unless such abandonment, closure or discontinuance has been
caused by circumstances beyond the control of the owner, agent or manager, in which case the fact
that the plan or section is not up-to-date shall be recorded on it.
(5) All the reference stations at surface and the reference points of underground surveys shall be
shown in their correct position relative to the survey of India national grid within the limits of error
of survey and plotting, as specified under sub-regulation (3).
(6) Plans and sections required to be maintained under these regulations shall be kept available for
inspection in the office at the mine and shall not be removed therefrom except by or with the
approval in writing of the Regional Inspector, unless a true copy thereof has been kept therein.
(7) The Chief Inspector may, subject to the conditions as he may specify in the order, permit
preparation of plans or sections in variance with the provisions of this regulation.
NOTIFICATION Dhanbad, the 1st October 2018
SPECIFICATIONS OF LIMITS OF ERROR

1.0 Plans
1.1 Accuracy of Correlation with Survey of India National Grid
The positions of the surface reference stations and the centers of all mine shafts at the surface and
reference points of underground surveys and also the boundaries of the mine and all surface features
required to be shown shall be shown upon the key and Master plans in their correct positions relative
to the Survey of India National Grid within the limits of error of survey and plotting as specified
hereinafter.
1.2 Plotting Errors
All surface and underground surveys made and carried out in accordance with this Code shall be
plotted on the plan of the mine so that, in the case of a plan on the scale of 1/2000, all points in the
survey are correct by scale to their calculated co-ordinate position within a limit not exceeding 50
centimetres. In case of a plan prepared on the scale of 1/1000, the corresponding limit of error shall
not exceed 25centimetres.
65. Type of plans. – (1) The owner, agent or manager of every mine shall keep the following plans
and sections:
(a) a surface plan showing every surface feature within the boundaries, such as telephone, telegraph
or power transmission line, watermain, tramline, railway, road, river, watercourse, reservoir, tank,
bore-hole, shaft and incline opening, opencast working, subsidence and building on the surface;
(b) an underground plan showing-
i. the position of the workings of the mine belowground.
ii. every borehole and shaft with depth, incline opening, cross-measure drift, goaf, fire-
stopping or seal, water-dam (with dimensions and other particulars of construction),
pumping station and haulage roadway;
iii. every important surface feature within the boundaries, such as railway, road, river, stream,
water-course, tank, reservoir, opencast working and building which is within 200 meters of
any part of the workings measured on the horizontal plane;
iv. the general direction and rate of dip of the strata;
v. such sections of the seam as may be necessary to show any substantial variation in the
thickness or character thereof and showing the working section, and such section of the
strata sunk or driven through in the mine or proved by boring as may be available;
vi. the position of every roll, washout, dyke and every fault with the amount and direction of
its throw and hade;
vii. an abstract of all statutory restrictions in respect of any specified working with reference to
the order imposing the same, and,
whenever this plan is brought up-to-date, the then position of the workings shall be shown by dotted
line drawn through the ends of the working and such dotted line shall be marked with the date of
the last survey;
(c) where a seam has an average inclination of more than thirty degrees from the horizontal, one or
more vertical mine section or sections, as may be required by Regional Inspector, showing a vertical
projection of the mine working: Provided that in case of a mine having opencast workings, vertical
mine sections showing vertical projections of mine workings at suitable intervals not exceeding 100
m, in both, longitudinal as well as transverse directions, shall be prepared and maintained
irrespective of the inclination of coal seam;
(d) a ventilation plan, and section where necessary, showing the system of ventilation in the mine,
and in particular –
i. the general direction of air-current;
ii. every point where the quantity of air is measured;
iii. every air-crossing, ventilation door, stopping and every other principal device for the
regulation and distribution of air;
iv. every fire-stopping and its serial number;
v. every room used for storing inflammable material;
vi. the position of fire-fighting equipment;
vii. every water-dam with dimensions and other particulars of construction;
viii. every pumping, telephone and ambulance station;
ix. every haulage and travelling roadway;
x. every auxiliary or booster fan;
xi. every stone dust barrier;
(e) a joint survey plan showing the details required under clause (b) of this sub-regulation and sub-
regulations (6) and (7), signed by the surveyor and the manager of the mine and also of adjoining
mines having working within 60 meters of the common boundary or where the boundary is in
dispute, within 60 meters of the boundary claimed by the owner of the mine concerned signifying
the correctness of the common boundary, or the disputed boundaries, as the case may be, and of the
position of the working in relation to one another;
(f) a geological plan of the area of leasehold, on a suitable scale; and
(g) a water-danger plan and section showing-
i. nullah, river, lake, water pond, water coarse, drainage or any other water bodies on surface
or belowground existing upto 200 meters of the boundary of the mine;
ii. the position of the working belowground and every borehole and shaft (with depth), drive,
cross-cut, staple pit, excavation and air passage connected therewith;
iii. the position of every dyke, fault and other geological disturbance with the amount and
direction of its throw as well as hade;
iv. levels taken in workings belowground at easily identifiable points sufficient in number to
allow the construction of sections along all drives, main headings and haulage roadways;
v. every source of water such as river, stream, water-course, reservoir, water-logged opencast
working on the surface, and also the outline of all water-logged workings belowground lying
within 60 meters of any part of the workings measured in any direction;
vi. every reservoir, dam or other structure, either above or belowground, constructed to
withstand a pressure of water or to control inrush of water, along with reference to its design
and other details of construction; and
vii. the highest flood level of the area.
69. Preparation of plans by surveyors.– (1) Every plan and section, and tracing thereof, prepared
under these regulations shall be prepared by or under the personal supervision of the surveyor.
(2) Every plan or section, or any part thereof, prepared by or under the supervision of a surveyor
shall carry thereon a certificate by him to the effect that the plan or section or part thereof is correct;
and shall be signed and dated by the surveyor and countersigned and dated by the manager on every
occasion that the plan or section is brought up-to-date.
(3) Every tracing of a plan or section or of any part thereof shall bear a reference to the original plan
or section from which it was copied and shall be certified thereon by the surveyor with date to be a
true copy of the original plan or section.
(4) If the surveyor fails or omits to show any part of the workings or allows the plans or sections to
be inaccurate, he shall be guilty of a breach of these regulations:
Provided that nothing in this sub-regulation shall, exempt the owner, agent or manager of
their responsibility to ensure that every plan or section prepared, kept or submitted under these
regulations or by any order made thereunder is correct and maintained up-to-date as required
thereunder.
CONVENTIONS FOR PREPARING PLANS AND SECTIONS-CMR-2017

CONVENTIONS FOR PREPARING PLANS AND SECTIONS – MMR-1961

Duties and responsibilities of surveyors

CMR – 2017, reg no: 53
Duties and responsibilities of surveyor. –
(1) The surveyor shall –
(a) make such accurate surveys and leveling, and prepare such plans and sections and tracings
thereof, as the manager may direct or as may be required by the Act or by the regulations or orders
made thereunder, and shall sign the plans, sections and tracings and date his signature.
(b) be responsible for the accuracy of any plan and section, or tracings thereof that has been prepared
and signed by him.
(2) The surveyor shall record in a bound paged book kept for the purpose –
(a) the full facts when working of the mine have approached to about 120 meters from the mine
boundary, or from disused or waterlogged workings.
(b) any doubts which may arise or exist concerning the accuracy of the plans and sections prepared
under these regulations.
(c) any other matter relating to the preparation of the plans and sections that he may like to bring to
the notice of the manager, and every entry in the book shall be signed and dated by the surveyor
and countersigned and dated by the manager: Provided that where in any mine two or more
surveyors are employed, each of the surveyors shall make the entries aforesaid in respect of the
workings in his jurisdiction or of the plans and sections in his charge.
(3) Nothing in sub-regulation (2) shall absolve the owner, agent, or manager of his responsibility
under the provisions of the Act and under these regulations or orders made thereunder.
MMR-1961, reg no: 52

Duties and responsibilities of surveyors –
(1) Every surveyor shall –
(a) make such accurate surveys and levellings, and prepare such plans and sections and tracings
thereof, as the manager may direct or as may be required by the Act or by the regulations or orders
made thereunder, and shall sign the plans, sections and tracings and date his signature; and
(b) be responsible for the accuracy of any plan and section, or tracings thereof that has been prepared
and signed by him.
(2) The surveyor shall record in a bound-paged book kept for the purpose –
(a) the full facts when workings of the mine have approached to about 75 metres from the mine
boundary, or from disused or waterlogged workings.
(b) any doubts which may exists concerning the accuracy of the plans and sections prepared under
these regulations; and
(c) any other matter relating to the preparation of the plans and sections that he may like to bring to
the notice of the manager. Every entry in the book shall be signed and dated by the surveyor and
countersigned and dated by the manager: Provided that where in any mine two or more surveyors
are employed, each of the surveyors shall make the entries aforesaid in respect of the workings in
his jurisdiction or of the plans and sections in his charge.
(3) Nothing in sub-regulation (2) shall absolve the owner, agent or manager of his responsibility
under the Act and under these regulations or orders made thereunder.
Appointment of surveyors
CMR – 2017, reg no: 34

Appointment of surveyors.–
(1) At every mine, one or more persons holding a Surveyor’s Certificate shall be appointed to be
the surveyor for carrying out the surveys and levellings and for preparing the plans and sections
required under the Act or the regulations, or orders made thereunder.
Provided that in case of mines having opencast workings only, nothing in this sub-regulation shall
prohibit the appoint of one or more persons holding a Surveyor’s Certificate restricted to opencast
mines only for carrying out the surveys and levellings and for preparing the plans and sections
required under the Act or the regulations, or orders made thereunder.
(2) No person shall be appointed as a surveyor of more than one mine or in any other capacity in
the same mine, without the previous permission in writing of the Chief Inspector and subject to
such conditions as may be specified therein.
(3) The number of surveyors required to be appointed shall be on the scale as may be specified by
the Board: Provided that in specific cases, the Chief Inspector may relax the requirement of the
appointment of surveyors.
(4) If a mine has more than one surveyor, each shall carry the duties and the responsibilities of the
surveyor for the part or section of the mine to be assigned in writing by the owner, agent or manager:
Provided that the owner, agent or manager shall appoint one of the surveyors to be responsible for
the preparation and maintenance of the plans required to be prepared and maintained under these
regulations who shall also be responsible for co-ordination and overall supervision of survey work
in the mine.
MMR-1961, reg no: 38
Appointment of surveyors –
(1) At every mine having workings belowground and at such other mines or classes of mines as
may be notified from time to time by the Central Government a person not less than 23 years of age
and holding a Surveyor’s Certificate shall be appointed to be the Surveyor for carrying out the
surveys and levellings and for preparing the plans and sections required under the Act or the
regulations, or orders made thereunder. Provided that nothing in this sub-regulation shall be deemed
to prohibit the employment of two or more surveyors at one mine so long as the jurisdiction and
sphere of responsibility of each of the surveyors is defined by the manger in his letter of
appointment.
(2) A notice of every such appointment giving the name and full particulars of the qualifications of
the person so appointed, shall be sent to the Regional Inspector within seven days of such
appointment.
(3) No person shall be appointed as a surveyor of more than one mine or in any other capacity in
the same mine, without the previous permission in writing of the Regional Inspector and subject to
such conditions as may be specified therein. The Regional Inspector may, by an order in writing,
revoke such permission if the circumstances under which it was granted have altered or the Regional
Inspector finds that the surveyor has not been able to carry out satisfactorily the work allotted to
him.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of mining plans and sections?
a) To communicate the layout and design of a mining operation
b) To provide a visual representation of geological features
c) To assist in planning and development of a mine site
d) All of the above
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of mining method that may be illustrated in a mining plan
and section?
a) Open pit mining
b) Underground mining
c) Placer mining
d) Refining mining
Answer: d) Refining mining
3. What information may be included in the geological features section of a mining plan and
section?
a) Location and extent of ore bodies
b) Rock formations and faults
c) Topographical information
d) All of the above
4. Who is responsible for preparing and maintaining mining plans and sections?
a) Surveyors
b) Mine owners
c) Regulatory agencies
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Surveyors
5. Which regulation requires mining plans and sections to be accurate and up-to-date?
a) Regulation 65
b) Regulation 69
c) Regulation 5
d) Regulation 69(3)
Answer: b) Regulation 69
6. What is the responsibility of the surveyor in relation to mining plans and sections?
a) Ensure accuracy and sign the plans and sections
b) Maintain up-to-date records
c) Communicate any issues to the manager
d) All of the above
7. What is the purpose of conventions for preparing plans and sections?

a) To ensure consistency and standardization
b) To facilitate communication and understanding
c) To comply with regulatory requirements
d) All of the above
8. Who is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of mining plans and sections?
a) Surveyors
b) Mine owners
c) Regulatory agencies
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Mine owners
9. What is the purpose of the book maintained by the surveyor?

a) Record entries related to the preparation of plans and sections
b) Document any inaccuracies or discrepancies
c) Communicate with the manager
d) All of the above
10. Which regulation emphasizes the responsibility of the owner, agent, or manager in ensuring the
accuracy and maintenance of mining plans and sections?
a) Regulation 65
b) Regulation 69
c) Regulation 5
d) Regulation 69(3)
Answer: d) Regulation 69(3)
Underground Traversing
Underground traversing refers to the process of moving through roadways and drifts in underground
environments, such as mines, caves, tunnels, or other subterranean structures. It involves navigating
through narrow passages, often with limited visibility and confined spaces, while taking into
consideration the potential hazards associated with underground environments, such as uneven
terrain, unstable ground conditions, and the presence of gases or other substances.
Underground traversing typically requires specialized training, equipment, and safety precautions
to ensure the well-being of individuals involved. Some common techniques and considerations for
underground traversing include:
Proper lighting: Underground environments are often dark or poorly lit, so it's important to have
adequate lighting equipment, such as headlamps, flashlights, or other illumination devices, to
improve visibility and navigate safely.
Navigation tools: Underground traversing may involve the use of compasses, maps, or other
navigation tools to help individuals maintain their bearings and stay on course.
Personal protective equipment (PPE): PPE, such as hard hats, safety boots, gloves, and
respiratory protection, may be required to protect against potential hazards, such as falling debris,
slippery surfaces, or airborne contaminants.
Communication: Communication is essential in underground traversing, as it allows team
members to stay connected and coordinate their movements. This may involve the use of two-way
radios, hand signals, or other means of communication.
Hazard assessment: Underground environments can present various hazards, such as unstable
ground conditions, flooding, or the presence of harmful gases. Proper hazard assessment and risk
management techniques should be used to identify and mitigate potential dangers.
Rope work: In some cases, rope work techniques, such as rappelling or ascending, may be required
to navigate vertical or steep sections of underground passages.
Emergency preparedness: Underground traversing requires proper emergency preparedness,
including having a plan for evacuation, rescue, and first aid. This may involve carrying emergency
supplies, such as food, water, and first aid kits, and knowing the location of emergency exits or
communication devices.
Training and experience: Proper training and experience in underground traversing techniques,
including knowledge of equipment, safety procedures, and emergency protocols, are crucial for safe
and effective navigation in underground environments.
Overall, underground traversing can be challenging and requires specialized knowledge, skills, and
equipment. It is essential to prioritize safety and follow proper procedures to ensure the well-being
of all individuals involved in underground traversing activities.
Traversing through roadways and drifts

Underground traversing through roadways and drifts, from a surveying perspective, involves using
specialized surveying techniques and equipment to accurately measure and map underground
passages or drifts, as well as determine the position and orientation of the traversing route. Here's a
general overview of how it can be done:
Establish control points: Establish control points on the surface or in the underground
environment using surveying techniques such as total stations, GPS, or other relevant surveying
equipment. Control points serve as reference points with known coordinates or elevations that are
used as a basis for measurements.
Conduct underground surveys: Use appropriate surveying methods and equipment to measure
and map the underground roadways or drifts. This may include using total stations, laser scanners,
or other surveying instruments to measure distances, angles, and elevations of points along the
traversing route. These measurements can be used to create accurate maps or drawings of the
underground passages or drifts.
Determine traversing route: Based on the survey data, determine the traversing route through the
underground roadways or drifts, taking into account factors such as the desired path, clearance
requirements, and any other specific requirements or constraints.
Mark traversing points: Mark points along the traversing route in the underground environment
using appropriate surveying techniques, such as placing markers or setting stakes. These markers
serve as reference points for navigation during the traversing process.
Conduct traversing: Follow the marked traversing points along the determined route, using
navigation tools such as compasses, maps, or GPS devices to ensure accurate positioning. Measure
distances, angles, and elevations as needed to confirm the location and orientation of the traversing
route.
Adjust and record measurements: Continuously adjust and record measurements during the
traversing process to ensure accuracy. This may involve measuring additional points or making
corrections as needed to maintain accurate positioning.
Monitor and document: Monitor the underground environment for any changes or hazards during
the traversing process, and document any relevant findings or observations. This may include noting
changes in ground conditions, water levels, or other environmental factors that may affect the
traversing activity.
Verify and report results: Once the traversing is complete, verify the results by comparing them
with the initial survey data and other relevant references. Prepare a report or documentation of the
traversing activity, including maps, drawings, measurements, and any other relevant information.
It's important to note that underground traversing through roadways and drifts may require
specialized surveying techniques, equipment, and expertise, and it should be conducted by trained
and experienced surveyors who are familiar with the specific requirements and safety protocols
associated with underground environments. Proper safety precautions and guidelines should always
be followed to ensure the safety and accuracy of the traversing activity.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of underground traversing?
a) To explore underground environments for scientific research
b) To navigate through narrow passages in underground structures
c) To measure and map underground roadways and drifts
d) To search for valuable minerals or resources underground
Answer: b) To navigate through narrow passages in underground structures
2. Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in underground traversing?

a) Proper lighting
b) Rope work techniques
c) Communication devices
d) Surface mapping
Answer: d) Surface mapping
3. What is the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in underground traversing?

a) To enhance visibility in dark environments
b) To communicate with team members
c) To protect against potential hazards
d) To measure distances accurately
Answer: c) To protect against potential hazards
4. What is the purpose of hazard assessment in underground traversing?

a) To identify potential dangers and mitigate risks
b) To measure distances and angles accurately
c) To communicate with team members
d) To navigate vertical or steep sections
Answer: a) To identify potential dangers and mitigate risks
5. Which of the following is NOT a navigation tool used in underground traversing?

a) Compass
b) Map
c) GPS device
d) Laser scanner
Answer: d) Laser scanner
6. What is the importance of emergency preparedness in underground traversing?

a) To ensure accurate measurements
b) To navigate through narrow passages
c) To protect against potential hazards
d) To plan for evacuation and rescue
Answer: d) To plan for evacuation and rescue
7. What is the role of surveying methods and equipment in underground traversing?

b) To measure distances, angles, and elevations
c) To communicate with team members
d) To protect against potential hazards
Answer: b) To measure distances, angles, and elevations
8. What is the purpose of marking traversing points in underground traversing?

b) To communicate with team members
c) To measure distances accurately
d) To serve as reference points for navigation
Answer: d) To serve as reference points for navigation
9. What should be done to ensure accuracy during the traversing process?

a) Continuously adjust and record measurements
b) Use proper lighting equipment
c) Communicate with team members
d) Conduct hazard assessment
Answer: a) Continuously adjust and record measurements
10. Who should conduct underground traversing through roadways and drifts?
a) Anyone with basic navigation skills
b) Trained and experienced surveyors
c) Miners or cave explorers
d) Construction workers
Answer: b) Trained and experienced surveyors
Surface and Underground Correlation

Difference between Surface & Underground Survey
➢ The lighting in underground passageways is generally poor and artificial illumination must
be provided 10 view instrument crosshairs. to read verniers, to sight targets, and to permit
normal movements of survey presonnel in executing their duties.
➢ The working space of passageway is often cramped.
➢ In certain types of operations. Survey lines must be carried through locks in pressure
chambers.
➢ In many instances the underground workings arc wet, with considerable water dripping from
the roofs of passage ways and running along the floors.
➢ Instrument stations and benchmarks for levelling must often be set into the roof of a
passageway to minimize disturbance from the operations being carried on in the workings.
➢ Instrument stations are set with some difficulty since plugs must be driven into drill holes
in rock.
➢ Lines of sight are frequently very short either because (If crooked passage or because
alignment must often be brought down from the surface through small shafts). Care must
therefore be taken in all surveying operations involving the alignment of tunnels or the
running of underground traverses.
➢ The sights taken in shafts and sloping passageways are often sharply.
Correlation Survey: The Correlation Surveys are carried out in underground mines in order to
establish the spatial relationship between the surface features and underground workings. It is
needed to know the positions of vital surface features and mine lease boundary with respect to the
underground workings from safety point of view. The correlation surveys are also essential for
underground expansion work, correct location of underground workings with respect to the
structures on the surface, combined workings of adjacent areas and adjacent seams and for the
connections of underground workings.
Correlation surveys are essential for
➢ Correct location of underground workings with respect to the surface features.
➢ Combined workings of adjacent areas and adjacent seams.
➢ Connection of underground workings.
➢ Mine expansion works.
The method of correlation survey will depend upon the approach system of the underground
structures.(incine ,adit , shaft )
The correlation survey involves:
➢ Determination or transfer of coordinates
➢ Determination or transfer of bearing or azimuth
➢ Determination or transfer of height or reduced level (R.L.)
Correlation Survey Classification
1. Direct traversing through

i. Level adits
ii. Inclined adits
2. By plumbing wires in shafts
i. One wire in each of the two shafts
ii. Two or more wires in one shaft, which provides a number of methods to accomplish the
work. They are ;
a. Co-planning or alignment method,
b. Weisbach triangle method with clamped or swinging wires
c. Weiss quadrilateral method
3. Optical shaft plumbing
a. Using a transit instrument
b. Using laser beam or Nadir plummet
4. Gyro – Laser combination method.
Direct traversing
If a deposit is opened by a horizontal entry (adit) or an inclined entry (incline), the underground
survey can be oriented by running a polygonometric traverse from the surface into the mine. If only
one adit or incline is available, the traverse is run from an approach station on the surface, say, B,
to the first side of the underground survey net. A back traverse line is run usually through other,
temporarily established points. The polygonometric traverse run to a side CD in the figure makes it
possible to calculate the direction angle aCD of the side and the coordinates of a point C:
Correlation by plumbing wires in the vertical shafts (geometric methods)

➢ The weight suspended from should be about L/3 kg.
➢ The weight should be limited to about half the breaking strain of the wire.
➢ Single strand 304 stainless steel spring wire has a tensile strength of about 1900MPa (1mm-
1.5mm diameter). Music (piano) wire has a higher tensile strength: (2200Mpa for 1.3mm).
MPa =Pa/mm2 =9.8N/mm2 .
➢ In general, thin wires have a tensile strength of 200kg/mm2 . (2000MPa)
➢ Minimum cross-sectional area of the wire = maximum load (plumb weight)/tensile strenth.
For accurate sighting the diameter of the wire should be about 40″ wide in the telescope of
the TS. 0.6mm from 3m distance. Aiming at the centre of the wire is difficult.
➢ Putting some figures to the plumbing problem: L = 60m 5 Plumb mass =60/3 = 20kg .
Breaking strain = 40kg Cross-section area = 40/200 = 0.2mm2
Piano wire is often used for shaft standard. Other type of wire galvanized steel, wire, 1/8” dia,
having breaking strength of 1 ton and a weight of 18 lb per 100yds.
breaking strength of a wire - Plm
Diameter - V
➢ TENSILE STRENGTH > OR = 200 kg / sq mm
➢ Lead plumb bob,
➢ Heavy and non-magnetic Thumb rule,
➢ Wt. OF PLUMB – BOB ( in kg ) =
o DEPTH / 3 (in m )
➢ Diam. of wire not less than ½ wt. of bob
➢ DEFLECTION OF WIRE
o α SQUARE OF DEPTH
o α 1 / ( diameter of wire
JOINT SURVEYING
Let the workings of two adjoining collieries have reached within 30 m of a common boundary
necessitating a joint survey to be made. The workings of one colliery are accessible through inclines
and those of other through shafts. In such a case the survey work consists of three parts-
1. Surface survey.
2. Correlation through incline and shafts.
3. Underground traverse and location of barrier galleries.
The relative position of shaft, incline, boundary pillars, etc. should be accurately detrmined and for
the purpose two points are fixed near the entry of two collieries from a nearby trijunction post and
triangulation survey comprising of well-conditioned triangles in the area is carried out. A suitable
base line and a check base are carefully measured by a steel tape and necessary corrections for
temperature, standardisation, sag, slope, tension, etc. are applied to determine their accurate lengths.
Angles of each triangle are very carefully measured with a pre-adjusted Theodolite. The true
meridian may also be determined by observation of circumpolar star at equal altitudes. The co-
ordinates of triangulation stations are then calculated
Surface traverses are run from triangulation stations to locate boundary pillars, incline, shaft, etc.
which may be closed either on trangulation stations or on themselves. In case of the mine which is
accessible through inclines, the correlation of underground workings consist of carrying over a
surface traverse to underground workings through inclines directly and closing the same on nearby
triangulation stations previously fixed by the shortest available route.
The correlation of underground and surfacae surveys in case of the other mine worked through
shafts is a tedious job and consists of suspending two plumb bobs one in each of the shafts and the
line joining the wires forms a common base for surface and underground survey. By carrying oul
surface traverses from previously fixed triangulation stations, co-ordinates of underground survey
stations are calculated. Two or more plumb wires in each shaft may be taken to ensure accuracy in
work.
Underground traverses in both the mines with a theodolite are then carried out from the points fixed
by correlation survey, to the common boundary by the shortest route and as far as practicable close
to the galleries near the boundary and closed polygonally. Subsidiary surveys are then accurately
carried out from the main traverse to locate the exact ends of drivages.
Co-ordinates of underground traverse and subsidiary survey stations are calculated and the positions
of the traverse both surface and underground in the two collieries are plotted on the same mounted
paper with the same origin. The galleries, the boundary pillars, etc. are accurately plotted on the
plan. In this manner the surface features, boundary pillars and underground workings of both mines
towards the common barrier and shafts, inclines, etc. are marked on one plan.
The joint survey should be performed with utmost precision and precautions by the two surveyors
of the two mines. Bookings should be made in two note books which should be signed by the two
surveyours. All calulations for co-ordinates should be made separately by them and checked jointly.
Magnetic and gyroscopic orientation are techniques used in mining surveying to determine the
orientation and direction of geological features, such as ore bodies or rock formations, within a
mine site. These techniques are important for planning and designing mining operations, as well as
for safety considerations.
Magnetic Orientation: Magnetic orientation relies on the natural magnetic properties of rocks and
minerals to determine their orientation. Many rocks and minerals have small amounts of magnetic
minerals, such as magnetite, which can create a magnetic field. Magnetic surveys involve the use
of magnetometers, which are devices that measure the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic
field. By measuring the magnetic field at various points on the surface or underground, surveyors
can create maps that show the magnetic anomalies caused by the presence of magnetic minerals.
These maps can then be used to determine the orientation and extent of geological features, such as
mineralized zones or faults, which can be important for identifying potential mining targets.
Gyroscopic Orientation: Gyroscopic orientation, also known as gyro surveying or gyro surveying,
uses gyroscopes to measure the orientation of boreholes or drill holes. Gyroscopes are devices that
use the principles of angular momentum to maintain a stable orientation regardless of changes in
external forces or movements. In mining surveying, gyroscopes can be used to measure the azimuth
(horizontal angle) and dip (vertical angle) of a borehole or drill hole, which helps in determining
the orientation and direction of geological features, such as mineralized zones or faults. Gyroscopic
orientation is particularly useful in underground mining, where access to the surface may be limited
and magnetic disturbances may be present.
Both magnetic and gyroscopic orientation techniques have their advantages and limitations.
Magnetic orientation can be relatively simple and cost-effective, but it may be affected by external
magnetic interference or the presence of non-magnetic rocks or minerals. Gyroscopic orientation is
more precise and less affected by external factors, but it can be more complex and expensive to
implement. In many cases, a combination of both techniques may be used to obtain the most
accurate and reliable results in mining surveying.
Azimuth by gyro attachment

Determination of bearing and transforming it to the underground.
Gyro-theodolite /Gyromat is a surveying instrument used to orientate an underground survey base
line relative to true north.
Magnetic bearings measured with compass are liable to gross errors and are open to objections
because of low accuracy of measurement, variation in magnetic declination and erratic behavior of
compass near known or unknown magnetic fields.
The gyro attachment consists of a gyro motor suspended vertically, like a plumb bob on a thin metal
tape. Its spin axis is therefore held horizontal through gravity. The gyro motor powered by the
accompanying battery unit spins at 22000 revolutions per minute about this horizontal axis and tries
to maintain, in space, its initial random spinning plane created by its moment of inertia. The gyro,
together with the theodolite and tripod is earthbound and is pulled out of its original spinning plane
by the earth’s rotation. The gravity influenced gyro reacts to this interference and its spin axis
oscillates about the plumb line until the spin axis is oriented in the meridian plane and the rotation
of gyro corresponds to the rotation of the earth from west to east. As a result there is no interference,
but the gyro does not stabilize immediately in north-south direction and oscillates about the
meridian plane because of its mass inertia.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of gyroscopic orientation in mining surveying?
a) To measure the depth of boreholes or drill holes
b) To determine the orientation and extent of geological features
c) To calculate the volume of mineralized zones
d) To identify potential mining targets
Answer: b) To determine the orientation and extent of geological features
2. What is the main principle behind gyroscopes?

a) Angular momentum
b) Magnetic interference
c) Gravity
d) External forces
Answer: a) Angular momentum
3. Which technique is more precise and less affected by external factors in mining surveying?
a) Gyroscopic orientation
b) Magnetic orientation
c) Combination of both techniques
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Gyroscopic orientation
4. What is the purpose of the gyro-theodolite in underground surveying?

a) To measure the azimuth and dip of boreholes
b) To determine the depth of underground structures
c) To calculate the volume of mineral deposits
d) To identify potential mining targets
Answer: a) To measure the azimuth and dip of boreholes
5. How does the gyro-theodolite react to the interference caused by the Earth's rotation?
a) It stabilizes immediately in the north-south direction
b) It oscillates about the meridian plane
c) It aligns with the Earth's magnetic field
d) It remains unaffected by the Earth's rotation
Answer: b) It oscillates about the meridian plane
6. Which factor influences the oscillation of the gyro-theodolite in the meridian plane?
a) External magnetic interference
b) Mass inertia of the gyro
c) Gravity
d) Earth's rotation
Answer: b) Mass inertia of the gyro
7. What is the spin rate of the gyro motor in the gyro-theodolite?

a) 2200 revolutions per minute
b) 22000 revolutions per minute
c) 220 revolutions per minute
d) 220000 revolutions per minute
Answer: b) 22000 revolutions per minute
8. Which technique is relatively simple and cost-effective in mining surveying?
Answer: b) Magnetic orientation
9. What can affect the accuracy of magnetic orientation in mining surveying?

a) External magnetic interference
b) Presence of non-magnetic rocks or minerals
c) Both a) and b)
Answer: c) Both a) and b)
10. Which technique is used to obtain the most accurate and reliable results in mining surveying?
Answer: c) Combination of both techniques
Stope Surveying
Stoping is the process of extracting the desired ore or other mineral from an underground mine.
The technique of determining the the amount of ground removed during given period and the
position of stope faces relative to each other is known as stope surveying.
Stope surveying is a critical component of underground mining operations, involving the
measurement and mapping of excavated stopes or underground openings. Accurate stope surveying
is important for planning and design of mining activities, monitoring of mining progress, and
ensuring safety and compliance with mining regulations.
Purpose of Stope Surveying
➢ To determine the amount of ground removed during given period
➢ To determine the position of stope faces relative to each other
➢ To determine the position of stope faces relative from shaft, pillars and boundaries Economic
Aspect
➢ contract miner payments/ Stopers
➢ Accuracy of Drilling
➢ Bonus
➢ geological and planning purposes
➢ keeping mine plans up to date.
Selection of Stope Survey depends on
➢ Size, shape and dip of the ore body
➢ Method of working
➢ The degree of accuracy required and the time available.
Methods of Stope Surveying

There are several methods of stope surveying commonly used in underground mining operations,
including:
Traditional Surveying Techniques: Traditional surveying techniques involve the use of various
surveying instruments, such as total stations, theodolites, and leveling equipment, to measure
angles, distances, and elevations. Surveyors may set up reference points, known as control points,
at established locations within the mine, and use them as a base for measuring and mapping the
stopes. These measurements are typically taken manually by surveyors, and the data is processed
and analyzed to create accurate stope plans and maps.
Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS): TLS, also known as LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging),
is a modern surveying technique that uses laser scanners to capture three-dimensional (3D) data of
the stope surfaces. TLS can quickly and accurately measure millions of points on the stope surfaces,
capturing the shape, size, and position of the stopes with high precision. The collected data can be
processed to generate detailed 3D models, maps, and cross-sectional profiles of the stopes, which
can be used for stope planning, monitoring, and analysis.
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS): GNSS, such as GPS (Global Positioning System),
is a satellite-based positioning and navigation system that can be used for stope surveying in
underground mines. GNSS receivers can be used to determine the precise positions of survey points
on the stope surfaces, allowing for accurate mapping and measurement of the stopes. However,
GNSS signals can be affected by underground conditions, such as poor signal reception due to the
presence of tunnels or other obstructions, which may require additional techniques or equipment
for accurate surveying.
Remote Sensing Techniques: Remote sensing techniques, such as drones or unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs), can be used for stope surveying in underground mines. Drones equipped with
high-resolution cameras or LIDAR sensors can capture aerial imagery or 3D data of the stopes from
above, providing detailed information on the stope surfaces and surrounding areas. The collected
data can be processed and analyzed to generate stope plans, maps, and 3D models.
Mine Surveying Software: There are specialized mine surveying software packages available that
provide tools for stope surveying, data processing, and analysis. These software packages may
include features such as stope modeling, point cloud processing, geodetic calculations, and data
integration, which can streamline the surveying process and facilitate the creation of accurate stope
maps and plans.
It's important to note that the selection of stope surveying methods may depend on various factors,
including the mine site conditions, equipment availability, accuracy requirements, and project
budget. Qualified surveyors with expertise in underground mining operations and surveying
techniques should be consulted to determine the most appropriate method for a specific mining
operation.
Tape triangulation: A method of measuring mine roadway area in which a tape is stretched
diagonally across the roadway. Offsets to the roof, floor, and sides are taken at right angles to the
tape and on both sides of it. Alternatively, the floor of the cross section is divided into equal
increments and vertical offsets to the roof are made at each division. Horizontal offsets to the
sidewalls are made from the nearest adjacent vertical offsets. The measurements so obtained are
plotted to scale, and the area of the resulting diagram is determined from the plot.
Radiation in stope Surveying

Radiation is sometimes used in stope surveying as a method for measuring distances or determining
the location of points within underground mines. One common technique that involves the use of
radiation is called "radiolocation" or "radiometric surveying". This method uses radioactive sources,
typically gamma-emitting isotopes, which are placed at known points in the mine, and detectors
that measure the intensity of the radiation at various locations.
The detectors, which are typically portable and handheld devices, are used to measure the intensity
of the gamma radiation emitted by the radioactive sources. The measured intensity can be used to
determine the distance between the detector and the radioactive source, as the intensity of gamma
radiation decreases with distance according to the inverse square law. By taking measurements at
multiple locations, and knowing the positions of the radioactive sources, the surveyor can
triangulate or otherwise calculate the location of points within the mine.
Radiometric surveying can be used for various purposes in stope surveying, such as determining
the position of stopes, measuring the distances between survey points, and locating underground
features or infrastructure. It can be particularly useful in mines where other surveying methods,
such as traditional surveying or GPS, may be challenging due to limited visibility, lack of reference
points, or other factors.
Auxiliary telescope: An auxiliary telescope, also known as a solar attachment or a solar telescope,
is a specialized instrument used in mine surveying to measure horizontal angles with high accuracy.
It is typically used in conjunction with a theodolite, which is a precision instrument used for
measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying.
The auxiliary telescope is designed to work with the theodolite and is mounted on top of the
theodolite's telescope. It has its own reticle or crosshair, which is used to precisely measure the
angle between the vertical line of the theodolite's telescope and the direction of the sun's rays. This
allows the surveyor to determine the solar azimuth or solar altitude, which can be used to determine
the time of day or establish reference points for horizontal angle measurements.
In mine surveying, the auxiliary telescope is typically used in underground mines where access to
the surface for measuring angles directly with theodolite is not possible. By measuring the solar
azimuth or altitude with the auxiliary telescope, the surveyor can establish reference points for
horizontal angle measurements within the mine workings. This allows for accurate mapping and
surveying of underground tunnels, stopes, and other mine features.
It's worth noting that the use of an auxiliary telescope in mine surveying requires specialized
training and expertise. The instrument must be properly calibrated and used according to established
procedures and guidelines to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. Additionally, factors such
as atmospheric conditions, time of day, and the location of the mine can affect the accuracy of the
measurements, and proper corrections and adjustments may need to be applied. Qualified and
experienced mine surveyors should be consulted for the correct use of auxiliary telescopes in mine
surveying operations.
Hanging compass
The mine surveyor’s hanging compass has a needle with sharp edges to ensure accurate and
comfortable reading. A small piece of copper which is used to adjust for inclination is placed on
the south end of the needle. The magnetized needle is mounted on a thoroughly centered and
polished bearing pin. This allows for almost frictionless movement. The compass needle can be
locked using the lateral knurled knob, for instance when the compass is not in use.
The hanging element is the part that houses the mine surveying compass itself. The two bearing
screws positioned opposite to each other allow for free movement of the compass inside the hanging
element’s metal ring. That element as well as the compass are made of light weight, corrosion-
resistant materials without magnetic influence. There are two bows attached to the metal ring of the
hanging element with prismatic-shaped hooks at each end. The connecting line of those two hooks
runs exactly through the middle of the compass.
The protractor tool has the shape of a semicircular arch. The graduation markings start with 0 degree
in the middle and then go to 90 degree on each side. A pendulum is attached to a small hole in the
center. The pendulum string indicates the inclination angle on the graduated arc. The protractor tool
is put onto a string using two lateral hooks.
There are two metal clips in the carrying case that can be used to avoid any slipping of the hanging
element or the protractor tool.
The mine surveying compass and the protractor tool are safely stored and transported in a foam-
padded plastic case.
In combination with the mine surveyor’s hanging compass, the baseplate is used to draw a chart of
the magnetic directions that have been measured.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of using an auxiliary telescope in mine surveying?
a) To establish reference points for vertical angle measurements
b) To determine the orientation and direction of geological features
c) To accurately map and survey underground mine workings
d) To measure the magnetic declination in the mine
Answer: c) To accurately map and survey underground mine workings
2. What is the advantage of using an auxiliary telescope in mine surveying?

a) It allows for accurate horizontal angle measurements
b) It eliminates the need for compass measurements
c) It provides a direct view of underground tunnels
d) It reduces the need for specialized training
Answer: a) It allows for accurate horizontal angle measurements
3. What type of training and expertise is required for using an auxiliary telescope in mine surveying?
a) Basic knowledge of compass measurements
b) Familiarity with underground mine workings
c) Specialized training in gyroscopic orientation
d) Expertise in using telescopes and mapping instruments
Answer: d) Expertise in using telescopes and mapping instruments
4. How does the use of an auxiliary telescope contribute to accurate mapping in mine surveying?
a) It provides precise measurements of magnetic declination
b) It allows for accurate determination of geological features
c) It establishes reference points for vertical angle measurements
d) It enables accurate mapping of underground tunnels and mine features
Answer: d) It enables accurate mapping of underground tunnels and mine features
5. What are some challenges or limitations of using an auxiliary telescope in mine surveying?
a) Limited visibility in underground mine workings
b) Difficulty in establishing reference points
c) High cost of the instrument
d) Inaccuracy in horizontal angle measurements
Answer: a) Limited visibility in underground mine workings
Photogrammetry
• It is the science of making measurements from photographs.
• Output of photogrammetry is typically a map,diagram measurement, or a 3D model of
some real-world object or scene.
• Photogrammetric surveying or photogrammetry is the branch of surveying in which maps
are prepared from photo-graphs taken from ground or air stations.
• With an advancement of the photogrammetric techniques, photographs are also being used
for the interpretation of geology, classification of soils and crops,etc.
• Is the science of making measurements from photographs, especially for recovering the
exact positions of surface points.
• Used to recover the motion pathways of designated reference points located on any
moving object, on its components and in the immediately adjacent environment.
• Photogrammetry may employ high-speed imaging and remote sensing in order to detect,
measure and record complex 2-D and 3-D motion fields.
Now a days devices– drone camera, aircraft, photo theodolite, digital camera etc.
• Photogrammetry is traditionally used to create topographic maps from aerial and spatial
imagery. Close range photogrammetry is also used at the School of Surveying to obtain
accurate measurements of animals in wildlife research or to create virtual models of
historical buildings.
• The fundamental principle used by photogrammetry is triangulation. By taking
photographs from at least two different locations, so-called “lines of sight” can be
developed from each camera to points on the object.
• Photogrammetry is used in fields such as topographic mapping, architecture, engineering,
manufacturing, quality control, police investigation, cultural heritage, and geology.
Broadly Photogrammetry Requires:

• Planning & taking the photographs
• Processing the photographs
• Measuring the photographs & Reducing
• the measurement to produce end results.
Principle of photogrammetric survey

Principle of photogrammetric survey in its simplest form is very similar to that of the plane table
survey.
• Only difference is that the most of the work which in plane table survey is
executed in the field, but here is done in office.
• The principal point of each photograph is used as a fixed station and rays are
drawn to get points of intersections very similar to those used in plane table.
• Is suitable for topographical or engineering surveys and also for those projects
demanding higher accuracy.
• It is unsuitable for dense forest & others due to the difficulty of identifying points
upon the pair of photographs.
Types of Photogrammetry
The photographs used in photogrammetry may be broadly classified into two types depending
upon the camera position at the time of photography. The types are-
• Terrestrial Photographs
• Aerial Photographs
Terrestrial Photographs
• Photographs taken from camera station at a fixed position on or near the ground is known as
Terrestrial Photographs.
• The photographs are taken by means of a photo theodolite which is combination of a camera and
a theodolite.
• Based on the principle that “if the directions of same objects photographed from two extremities
of measured base are known, their position can be located by the intersection of two rays to the
same object.
Difference between this and plane tabling is that more details are at once obtained from the
photographs and their subsequent plotting etc. is done by the office while in plane tabling all the
detailing is done in the field itself.
• Fig A and B are the two stations at the ends of base AB.
• Arrows indicate the directions of horizontal pointing (in plan) of the camera.
• For each pair of pictures taken from the two ends, the camera axis is kept parallel to each other. •
From economy and speed point of view, minimum number of photographs should be used to
cover the whole area and to achieve this, it is essential to select the best positions of the camera
stations.
• Study of the area should be done from the existing maps, and a ground reconnaissance should be
made. Selection of actual stations depends upon the size and ruggedness of the area. These
photographs provides the front view of elevation & are generally used for the survey of structure
& Architectural Monuments.
Aerial photographs
• Photographs taken from a Aerial camera mounted on a aerial vehicle
• Used for various purpose, mainly information extraction on the ground surface
• Aerial photographs are obtained from the aerial cameras mounted on aerial vehicle(
aeroplane for the purpose of photography)
• Used for various purpose, mainly information extraction on the ground surface
• Photographs are taken from camera station in the air with the axis of camera vertical or
nearly vertical.
• Is the branch of photogrammetry where the photographs are taken from air station.
• This is the best mapping procedure yet developed for large objects and are useful for
military intelligence.
• For this, aerial camera is used which are fixed on flying aircraft.
According to the direction of the camera axis at the time of exposure aerial photographs may be
classified into:
• Vertical photographs
• Oblique photographs
Vertical photographs
• These photographs are taken from the air with the axis of the Camera vertical or
nearly vertical.
• A truly vertical Photograph closely resembles a map.
• These are utilized for the compilation of topographic and engineering surveys on
various scales.
Scale of Vertical Photograph

The scale of a vertical photograph in photogrammetry is the ratio of a distance on the photo to the
corresponding distance on the ground. However, this ratio is not constant for a vertical
photograph, because it varies with the elevation of the terrain. Therefore, the scale of a vertical
photograph depends on the focal length of the camera, the flying height above the ground, and the
elevation of the point of interest.
to express the scale of a vertical photograph is by using this formula:
𝑓
𝑆=
𝐻−ℎ
where:
• S is the photographic scale at a point
• f is the camera focal length
• H is the flying height above datum
• h is the elevation above datum of the point
Oblique photographs
Photographs are taken from air with the axis of the camera intentionally tilted from the vertical.
• An oblique photograph covers larger area of the ground but clarity of details diminishes towards
the far end of the photograph.
• Depending upon the angle of obliquity, oblique photographs may he further divided into two
categories.
• Low oblique photographs:
• An oblique photograph which does not show the horizon, is known as low oblique
photograph.
• Such photographs are generally used to compile reconnaissance maps of
inaccessible areas.
• High oblique photograph:
• An oblique photograph which is sufficiently tilted to show the horizon, is known as
high oblique, photograph.
• Such photographs were previously used for the extension of planimetric and height
control in areas having scanty ground control.
Tilt Displacement
• Defined as the difference between the distance of the image of a point on the tilted
photograph from the isocenter and the distance of the image of the same point on the
photograph from the isocenter if there had been no tilt.
• An error in the position of a point on the photograph due to indeliberate tilting of the
aircraft:
➢ Due to instability of aircraft.
➢ May be due to tilting of the aircraft along the flight.
➢ line and/or perpendicular to the flight line.
➢ Increases radially from the isocenter.
Flight planning
• A flight planning consists of a flight (navigation) map which shows where the aerial
photographs are to be taken and parameters (specifications) which outlines the specific
requirements such as aerial camera and film requirements, scale, flying height, end lap,
side lap, tilt and swing round (yaw) tolerances, etc.
• The flight planning is the first step in photogrammetric project. The main goal of
planning is finding out the best fit flight lines and camera exposure stations. In order to
cover the project area with minimum number of models, flight lines and camera
exposure stations must be planed carefully.
Application of Photogrammetry in Mining

• Used to conduct topographical survey or engineering surveys.
• Suitable for mountainous and hilly terrain with little vegetation.
• Used for geological mapping which includes identification of land forms, rock type
& rock structures.
• Used for projects demanding higher accuracy, since it provides
• accurate measurements.
• Used in urban and regional planning applications.
• Used mostly in Planning/designing in transport planning, bridge,
• pipeline, hydropower, urban planning, security and strategic
• planning, disaster management, natural resources management, city
• models, conservation of archaeological sites etc.
Photograph Vs Map
Photograph Map
Raw data captured by a camera Processed products derived from photographs
Perspective geometry with distortions Orthographic geometry without distortions
Three-dimensional measurements Two-dimensional measurements
More detail and visual information More abstract and symbolic information
Require camera parameters Require terrain models
Questions:
1. What is the fundamental principle used in photogrammetry?
a) Triangulation
b) Trilateration
c) Intersection
d) Resection
Answer: a) Triangulation
2. Which type of photographs are taken from a fixed position on or near the ground?
a) Terrestrial photographs
b) Aerial photographs
c) Oblique photographs
d) Vertical photographs
Answer: a) Terrestrial photographs
3. What is the main purpose of flight planning in photogrammetry?

a) Determining camera parameters
b) Selecting camera exposure stations
c) Planning flight lines for aerial photography
d) All of the above
4. Which type of photograph covers a larger area of the ground but has diminished clarity of
details?
a) Terrestrial photograph
b) Vertical photograph
c) Oblique photograph
d) High oblique photograph
Answer: c) Oblique photograph
5. What is the formula to express the scale of a vertical photograph in photogrammetry?

a) S = f/(H-h)
b) S = (H-h)/f
c) S = f*(H-h)
d) S = (H-h)/f^2
Answer: a) S = f/(H-h)
6. Which type of photograph is commonly used for surveying structures and architectural
monuments?
d) High oblique photograph
Answer: b) Vertical photograph

7. What is the main difference between a photograph and a map in photogrammetry?
a) Raw data captured by a camera vs. processed products derived from photographs
b) Perspective geometry with distortions vs. orthographic geometry without distortions
c) Three-dimensional measurements vs. two-dimensional measurements
d) More detail and visual information vs. more abstract and symbolic information
Answer: a) Raw data captured by a camera vs. processed products derived from photographs
8. Which type of photograph is obtained from an aerial camera mounted on an aerial vehicle?
d) Aerial photograph
Answer: d) Aerial photograph
9. What is the main purpose of using oblique photographs in photogrammetry?

a) To cover a larger area of the ground
b) To capture detailed information with clarity
c) To create three-dimensional models
d) To extract information on the ground surface
Answer: a) To cover a larger area of the ground
10. What is the first step in a photogrammetric project?

a) Determining camera parameters
b) Conducting ground reconnaissance
c) Flight planning
d) Capturing aerial photographs
Answer: c) Flight planning

Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation and surveying system for
determination of precise position and time, using radio signals from the satellites, in realtime or in
post-processing mode. GPS is being used all over the world for numerous navigational and
positioning applications, including navigation on land, in air and on sea, determining the precise
coordinates of important geographical features as an essential input to mapping and Geographical
Information System (GIS), along with its use for precise cadastral surveys, vehicle guidance in
cities and on highways using GPS-GIS integrated systems, earthquake and landslide monitoring,
etc. In India also, GPS is being used for numerous applications in diverse fields like aircraft and
ship navigation, surveying, geodetic control networks, crustal deformation studies, cadastral
surveys, creation of GIS databases, time service, etc., by various organisations.
GPS Segments
The Global Positioning System basically consists of three segments: the Space Segment, The
Control Segment and the User Segment.
Space Segment: The Space Segment contains 24 satellites, in 12-hour near-circular orbits at
altitude of about 20000 km, with inclination of orbit 55°. The constellation ensures at least 4
satellites in view from any point on the earth at any time for 3-D positioning and navigation on
world-wide basis. The three axes controlled, earth-pointing satellites continuously transmit
navigation and system data comprising predicted satellite ephemeris, clock error etc., on dual
frequency L1 and L2 bands.
Control Segment: This has a Master Control Station (MCS), few Monitor Stations (MSs) and an
Up Load Station (ULS). The MSs are transportable shelters with receivers and computers; all
located in U.S.A., which passively track satellites, accumulating ranging data from navigation
signals. This is transferred to MCS for processing by computer, to provide best estimates of
satellite position, velocity and clock drift relative to system time. The data thus processed
generates refined information of gravity field influencing the satellite motion, solar pressure
parameters, position, clock bias and electronic delay characteristics of ground stations and other
observable system influences. Future navigation messages are generated from this and loaded into
satellite memory once a day via ULS which has a parabolic antenna, a transmitter and a computer.
Thus, role of Control Segment is: -
• To estimate satellite [space vehicle (SV)] ephemerides and atomic clock behaviour.
• To predict SV positions and clock drifts.
• To upload this data to SVs.
User Segment: The user equipment consists of an antenna, a receiver, a data-processor with
software and a control/display unit. The GPS receiver measures the pseudo range, phase and other
data using navigation signals from minimum 4 satellites and computes the 3-D position, velocity
and system time. The position is in geocentric coordinates in the basic reference coordinate
system: World Geodetic reference System 1984 (WGS 84), which are converted and displayed as
geographic, UTM, grid, or any other type of coordinates. Corrections like delay due to
ionospheric and tropospheric refraction, clock errors, etc. are also computed and applied by the
user equipment / processing software..
Features of GPS Satellites

Some of the important features of the GPS satellites are as follows : -
• Design Life: 5 years (with expendables stored for 7 years)
• On orbit weight: 430 kg
• End-of-life power: 400 W
• Power Source: 5m2 solar arrays tracking the sun and 3 Ni-cd batteries for eclipse
• 3 axis stablished, earth pointing satellites
• Navigation Pay Load: Pseudo Random Noise (PRN) signal assembly, atomic frequency
standard
• Cesium beam atomic Clocks accurate to 10-14 sec, processor and L band antenna
• Codes:
(a) Precision (P) Code: Generated at GPS clock frequency of 10.23 MHz (equivalent to 30 m
in range) interpolated to sub-meter level. Repeats itself after 267 days, resolution = 100
nanoseconds.
(b) Coarse Acquisition (C/A) Code: Code sequence frequency of 1.023 MHz (range 300 m)
interpolated to few m. Repeats itself every 1 millisecond, resolution = 1 micro second
• PRN navigation signals on two frequencies:
(a) 1575.42 Mhz - L1 Band - Wave length 19 cm.
(b) 1227.6 MHz - L2 Band - Wave length 24 cm.
Principle of Operation
Each GPS satellite carries an atomic clock with stability better than 1 in 1014, which is used to
generate dual frequency PRN spread spectrum L band navigation signals. These massages,
continuously transmitted by satellite on P code and C/A code modulated on L1 carrier frequency,
contain information of satellite ephemarides and satellite clock error. Remote MSs located in
U.S.A. receive these massages and transfer to MCS which computes future information to be
uploaded and stored in satellite memory for further broadcast. The purpose of code is to identify
each satellite uniquely, to enable measurement of signal travel time and to facilitate selective
denial of use to unauthorised users. The user equipment receives navigation massages from at
least 4 satellites available above the horizon at any place at any time. Correlation of received code
with corresponding code synthesised by receiver allows ground observer to measure transit time
of signal from the satellite to the receiver, from which range to satellite can be computed.
Simultaneous reception of 4 navigation signals from 4 satellites, containing information of time of
transmission of code to 10 nanosecond accuracy and satellite position on basis of broadcast
ephemeris enable the observer to form 4 pseudo range (actual range + offset due to user’s clock
bias) equations which can be solved to get the 3 parameters of the observer’s position in 3
dimensions i.e. X, Y and Z in Earth-centered Cartesian coordinates, or equivalently the longitude,
latitude and height above ellipsoid, and the receiver clock error.
APPLICATIONS OF GPS
Due to the high accuracy, versatility, ease and economy of operation, and all-weather operation
offered by GPS, it has found numerous applications in many fields, ranging from the mm-level
high precision geodesy to the several-metre level navigational positioning. Some of these
applications are:
• Establishment of high precision zero order Geodetic National Survey Control Network of
GPS stations.
• Strengthening, densification and readjustment of existing Primary Control Networks
using GPS stations.
• Connecting remote islands to mainland Geodetic Control Networks.
• Determination of a precise geoid using GPS data.
• Earth rotation and Polar Motion Studies from GPS data.
• Estimating gravity anomalies using GPS.
• Marine Geodesy: positioning of oceanic stations, buoys etc.
• Earthquake monitoring: Crustal movements of the order of few cm/years can be
monitored using GPS method, thus making GPS most suitable for monitoring continental
drifts, neotectonics / seismotectonic movement, etc.
• Vertical Control Network: High accuracy of few mm in heights achievable with GPS at
much less cost and time compared to levelling to make GPS method most suitable for
establishing lower accuracy vertical control networks.
• Geophysical positioning, mineral exploration and mining.
• Survey control for topographical and cadastral surveys. - Ground control for
photogrammetric control surveys and mapping.
• Offshore positioning: Shipping, offshore platforms, fishing boats etc.
• Instantaneous time transfer over trans-continental distances with accuracies of few nano
seconds.
• Space craft tracking: Vector separation between GPS satellites and any other satellites can
be monitored by GPS, e.g., pinpointing the location of LANDSAT etc.
• General aircraft navigation, approach to runways, navigation/positioning in remote areas
like deserts, dense jungles, shaded areas of microwave, precise sea navigation, approach
to harbors etc. It is expected that in 1990s most civilian aircrafts, ships, boats will be
fitted with GPS equipments and even hikers, boat and car owners, truck drivers will be
using it extensively.,
• Military; Improved weapon delivery accuracies i.e. for missiles etc., for ranging in
artillery, navigation for Army, Navy, Airforce - thus affecting ultimate saving of upto 1
billion dollars annually on navigation in U.S.A.
• Scientific applications, like studies related to the ionosphere and troposphere, glaciology,
etc.
Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the Control Segment in GPS?
a) To estimate satellite ephemerides and atomic clock behavior
b) To measure the pseudo range, phase, and other data
c) To provide user equipment with navigation messages
d) To track satellites and accumulate ranging data
Answer: a) To estimate satellite ephemerides and atomic clock behavior
2. Which code is generated at the GPS clock frequency of 10.23 MHz?

a) Precision (P) Code
b) Coarse Acquisition (C/A) Code
c) Navigation signals
d) PRN navigation signals
Answer: a) Precision (P) Code
3. What is the resolution of the Precision (P) Code?

a) 100 nanoseconds
b) 1 microsecond
c) 30 meters
d) 300 meters
Answer: a) 100 nanoseconds
4. What is the purpose of the PRN navigation signals?

a) To identify each satellite uniquely
b) To measure signal travel time
c) To facilitate selective denial of use to unauthorized users
d) All of the above
5. How many satellites are required for user equipment to receive navigation messages?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4
6. What is the basic reference coordinate system used in GPS?

a) World Geodetic reference System 1984 (WGS 84)
b) Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
c) Geographic coordinates
d) Grid coordinates
Answer: a) World Geodetic reference System 1984 (WGS 84)

Subsidence Surveying
Subsidence Surveying
Subsidence surveying is the process of measuring the deformation of the Earth's surface
caused by the sinking or settling of the ground. This type of surveying is commonly used
in mining, where subsidence can occur as a result of underground mining activities. The
purpose of subsidence surveying is to monitor the level of subsidence over time, so that
any potential hazards can be identified and managed.
Subsidence can be caused by several factors, including natural phenomena such as

sinkholes and geological processes, as well as human activities such as mining, oil and gas
extraction, and groundwater pumping. In mining, subsidence can occur due to the collapse
of underground cavities or pillars that support the weight of the overlying rock.
Construction and Layout of Subsidence Monitoring Stations
Subsidence monitoring stations are typically set up around mining areas to monitor the
level of subsidence over time. The stations consist of a series of markers or prisms, which
are placed on the ground at fixed intervals. The markers are typically made of concrete or
steel, and are designed to withstand the weight of heavy equipment and the effects of
weather and erosion.
The layout of the monitoring stations is critical to ensuring accurate and reliable
subsidence measurements. The markers must be placed in a grid pattern, with a sufficient
number of markers to capture the full extent of the subsidence zone. The distance between
the markers should be no more than 30 meters, and the location of each marker should
be accurately recorded using GPS or other surveying techniques.
The choice of markers and their placement depends on the specific mining activity and the
expected level of subsidence. For example, if the subsidence is expected to be minimal,
simple surface markers may be sufficient. However, if significant subsidence is expected,
more robust and stable markers may be required, such as buried anchors or borehole
tiltmeters.
Subsidence Measurements
Subsidence measurements are typically taken using a range of surveying techniques,

including leveling, GPS, and satellite imagery. The choice of measurement technique will
depend on a range of factors, including the accuracy required, the size of the subsidence
zone, and the availability of equipment.
Leveling:
Leveling is a traditional surveying technique that involves measuring the height of markers
at different points around the subsidence zone. The height of each marker is measured
using a leveling instrument, and the data is used to create a contour map of the subsidence
zone. This technique is accurate but time-consuming, and requires a skilled operator.
GPS:
GPS is a satellite-based positioning system that is commonly used for subsidence

monitoring. GPS receivers are placed on the markers around the subsidence zone, and the
data is used to calculate the position and height of each marker. This data can then be
used to create a 3D model of the subsidence zone. GPS is fast, accurate, and can be
automated, making it an ideal technique for large-scale subsidence monitoring.
Satellite Imagery:
Satellite imagery is a remote sensing technique that is used to monitor subsidence over
large areas. Satellites are used to capture high-resolution images of the subsidence zone,
which are then analyzed to identify any changes in the height or position of the markers
over time. This technique is useful for monitoring subsidence in remote or inaccessible
areas, but is less accurate than GPS or leveling.
Other Techniques:
Other subsidence monitoring techniques include tiltmeters, which measure the inclination
of the ground, and InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar), which uses radar to
measure changes in the height of the ground. These techniques are typically used in
conjunction with other surveying techniques to provide additional data on subsidence.
Data Analysis:
Once subsidence measurements have been taken, the data must be analyzed to identify
any changes in the subsidence over time. This involves comparing the current
measurements to previous measurements to identify any trends or patterns. The data can
also be used to create subsidence maps, which provide a visual representation of the
subsidence zone and the level of subsidence at each marker.
The analysis of subsidence data is critical to ensuring the safety of mining operations and
the surrounding communities. Any significant changes in the subsidence must be
identified and managed to prevent damage to infrastructure and potential hazards to
human life.
Management of Subsidence
The management of subsidence involves a range of strategies to mitigate the risks

associated with subsidence. These strategies may include:
• Modifying mining practices to reduce the extent of subsidence

• Using support structures to stabilize the ground
• Relocating infrastructure to avoid subsidence zones
• Monitoring subsidence and implementing early warning systems
• Compensating affected parties for any damage caused by subsidence
Conclusion
• Subsidence surveying, the construction and layout of subsidence monitoring

stations, and subsidence measurements are critical aspects of mining operations.
The accurate monitoring of subsidence is essential to ensuring the safety of
mining operations and the surrounding communities.
• The construction and layout of subsidence monitoring stations must be carefully

planned to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. The choice of markers and
measurement techniques must be appropriate for the specific mining activity and
the expected level of subsidence.
• Once subsidence measurements have been taken, the data must be analyzed to
identify any changes in the subsidence over time. The data can then be used to
create subsidence maps and to implement strategies to manage the risks
associated with subsidence.
• In conclusion, subsidence monitoring is an essential part of mining operations,

and must be carried out with the utmost care and attention to ensure the safety of
all parties involved.
Questions
1. What is the purpose of placing markers in a grid pattern during subsidence surveying?
a) To create a visual representation of the subsidence zone
b) To measure the depth of underground mines
c) To ensure accurate and reliable measurements
d) To prevent damage to infrastructure
Answer: c) To ensure accurate and reliable measurements
2. What is the recommended maximum distance between subsidence markers?

a) 10 meters
b) 20 meters
c) 30 meters
d) 40 meters
Answer: c) 30 meters
3. How should the location of each subsidence marker be recorded?

a) Using GPS or other surveying techniques
b) Using satellite imagery
c) Using laser scanning technology
d) Using manual measurements
Answer: a) Using GPS or other surveying techniques
4. The choice of markers and their placement depends on:

a) The expected level of subsidence
b) The depth of underground mines
c) The availability of satellite imagery
d) The type of minerals being extracted
Answer: a) The expected level of subsidence
5. What is the purpose of analyzing subsidence data in mining operations?

a) To create 3D models of subsidence zones
b) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
c) To measure the depth of underground mines
d) To identify potential mineral deposits
Answer: b) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
6. What should be done if significant changes in subsidence are identified?

a) Implement early warning systems
b) Compensate affected parties for damage caused by subsidence
c) Avoid subsidence zones
d) All of the above
7. What is the main objective of subsidence surveying in mining operations?

a) To measure the depth of underground mines
b) To create 3D models of subsidence zones
c) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
d) To analyze the stability of mine shafts
Answer: c) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
8. Why must the construction and layout of subsidence monitoring stations be carefully planned?
a) To prevent damage to infrastructure
b) To ensure accurate and reliable measurements
c) To avoid subsidence zones
d) To create visual representations of subsidence
Answer: b) To ensure accurate and reliable measurements
9. What is the recommended number of markers to capture the full extent of a subsidence zone?
a) As few as possible
b) At least 10 markers
c) At least 20 markers
d) A sufficient number of markers
Answer: d) A sufficient number of markers
10. What is the ultimate goal of subsidence surveying in mining operations?

a) To measure the depth of underground mines
b) To create 3D models of subsidence zones
c) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
d) To analyze the stability of mine shafts
Answer: c) To ensure the safety of mining operations and surrounding communities
Borehole Surveying
Introduction:
Borehole surveying is a critical technique used in the mining industry to determine the location,
direction, and inclination of boreholes. The information obtained from borehole surveying is
important for creating accurate maps of the surrounding geology and for planning mining
operations. In this detailed note, we will discuss borehole surveying in-depth, including the different
types of surveying methods, the accuracy of each method, the limitations of borehole surveying,
and how to interpret the data obtained from borehole surveying.
Types of Borehole Surveying Methods
There are several methods of borehole surveying, including magnetic, gravity, and gyroscopic
methods.
Magnetic Surveying: Magnetic surveying is one of the most common methods used in borehole
surveying. It involves the use of a magnetic compass to determine the direction and inclination of
the borehole. A magnetic tool is lowered down the borehole, and the direction of the magnetic field
is measured at regular intervals. The data is then used to calculate the direction and inclination of
the borehole.
Gravity Surveying: Gravity surveying involves measuring the gravitational pull on the borehole
to determine its orientation. A gravity tool is lowered down the borehole, and the changes in gravity
are measured at regular intervals. The data is then used to calculate the orientation of the borehole.
Gyroscopic Surveying: Gyroscopic surveying is the most accurate method of borehole surveying.
It involves the use of a spinning gyroscopic tool to measure the orientation of the borehole. The
tool is lowered down the borehole, and the changes in orientation are measured at regular intervals.
The data is then used to calculate the orientation of the borehole with an accuracy of up to 0.1
degrees.
Accuracy of Borehole Surveying
The accuracy of borehole surveying depends on several factors, including the type of surveying
method used, the depth of the borehole, and the quality of the equipment used.
Magnetic Surveying: Magnetic surveying is generally accurate to within 1-2 degrees.
Gravity Surveying: Gravity surveying is generally accurate to within 0.1 degrees.
Gyroscopic Surveying: Gyroscopic surveying is the most accurate method, with an accuracy of up
to 0.1 degrees.
Limitations of Borehole Surveying
While borehole surveying is a critical technique for understanding the geology of the surrounding
area and for planning mining operations, it has some limitations.
Depth: Borehole surveying becomes more difficult and less accurate at greater depths due to the
effects of pressure and temperature.
Surrounding Geology: Borehole surveying can only provide information about the orientation of
the borehole, not the geology of the surrounding area.
Cost: Borehole surveying can be expensive and time-consuming, especially for deep boreholes.
Interpretation of Borehole Surveying Data
Once the data from borehole surveying has been collected, it must be analyzed and interpreted by
a geologist or mining engineer.
Data Analysis: The data collected from borehole surveying is analyzed to create accurate maps of
the surrounding geology.
Interpretation: The data is then interpreted by a geologist or mining engineer to plan mining
operations. This involves determining the direction of mining operations and ensuring that the
borehole is properly aligned.
Conclusion
Borehole surveying is a critical technique used in the mining industry to determine the location,
direction, and inclination of boreholes. The accuracy of borehole surveying depends on the type of
surveying method used, the depth of the borehole, and the quality of the equipment used. While
borehole surveying has some limitations, it is an important technique for understanding the geology
of the surrounding area and for planning mining operations. The data obtained from borehole
surveying is analyzed and interpreted by geologists and mining engineers to create accurate maps
of the surrounding geology and to plan mining operations.
It is important to note that borehole surveying is just one aspect of mining exploration and planning.
It is often used in conjunction with other techniques such as drilling, sampling, and geological
mapping to get a more complete picture of the geology of the area. The information obtained from
borehole surveying is also used to identify potential mineral deposits and to determine the viability
of mining operations in the area.
In summary, borehole surveying is a critical technique in the mining industry that provides
important information for understanding the geology of the surrounding area and for planning
mining operations. The accuracy of borehole surveying depends on several factors, including the
type of surveying method used, the depth of the borehole, and the quality of the equipment used.
While borehole surveying has some limitations, it is an important tool for mining exploration and
planning, and its data is analyzed and interpreted by geologists and mining engineers to create
accurate maps of the surrounding geology and to plan mining operations.
Dip, Strike, Outcrop and Fault

Dip is the angle that a rock surface makes with a horizontal plane. It is measured in degrees from
0° (horizontal) to 90° (vertical). Dip indicates the direction and steepness of the slope of the rock
layer.
Strike is the direction of the line formed by the intersection of a rock surface with a horizontal
plane. It is usually expressed as a compass bearing, such as N-S or NE-SW. Strike indicates the
orientation of the rock layer.
The dip direction is always perpendicular to the strike.
Altitude: it defines the location of the failure plan.

It can be represented as in WCB and QB:
In WCB:
Altitude (WCB) = strike (WCB) / dip (degree)
In QB:
Altitude (WCB) = strike (QB) / dip direction (QB) / dip (degree)
Outcrop is a large mass of rock that stands above the surface of the ground. It is where the rock
layer is exposed and visible. Outcrop patterns show the shape and extent of the rock layer on a
map.
Fault is a fracture or zone of fractures in the rock where there has been displacement or
movement along the fracture. Faults can have different types and sizes, depending on the direction
and amount of movement. Faults can affect the dip and strike of the rock layers.
Problem Solving
1. Which method of borehole surveying is the most accurate?
a) Magnetic surveying
b) Gravity surveying
c) Gyroscopic surveying
d) All methods have the same accuracy
Solution: c) Gyroscopic surveying
2. What is the typical accuracy of magnetic surveying?

a) 0.1 degrees
b) 1-2 degrees
c) 0.01 degrees
d) 0.5 degrees
Solution: b) 1-2 degrees
3. What are the limitations of borehole surveying?

a) It provides information about the geology of the surrounding area.
b) It becomes less accurate at greater depths.
c) It is a cost-effective method.
d) It can be used independently without other exploration techniques.
Solution: b) It becomes less accurate at greater depths.
4. Who interprets the data obtained from borehole surveying?

a) Geologists and mining engineers
b) Surveyors and technicians
c) Miners and drillers
d) Environmentalists and conservationists
Solution: a) Geologists and mining engineers
5. What is the purpose of borehole surveying in the mining industry?

a) To determine the location of mineral deposits
b) To create accurate maps of the surrounding geology
c) To plan mining operations
d) All of the above
Solution: d) All of the above

6.if strike is N 500 W and dip = 450 then what is altitude?
a) 3200 / 500
b) 4500 / 600
c) 3100 / 450
d) 2100 / 300
ans: c
altitude = strike (in WCB) / dip (in degree)
=>strike in WCB = 3600 – 500 = 3100
So, altitude = 3100/ 450
Laser
Introduction:
Lasers are powerful and versatile tools that have revolutionized the mining industry in
recent years. They have become increasingly popular due to their high precision, accuracy,
and speed, making them ideal for a range of mining applications. In this detailed note, we
will discuss the different types of lasers, their characteristics, and their mining applications.
Types of Lasers
There are several types of lasers, including solid-state lasers, gas lasers, fiber lasers, and
diode lasers.
Solid-State Lasers: Solid-state lasers use a solid-state material, such as a crystal or glass,
as the laser medium. They are known for their high energy efficiency, long lifetimes, and
high beam quality. Solid-state lasers are often used in mining applications such as drilling,
cutting, and welding.
Gas Lasers: Gas lasers use a gas, such as helium-neon or carbon dioxide, as the laser
medium. They are known for their high output power and high beam quality. Gas lasers
are often used in mining applications such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
and laser ablation.
Fiber Lasers: Fiber lasers use a fiber-optic cable as the laser medium. They are known for
their high energy efficiency, long lifetimes, and high beam quality. Fiber lasers are often
used in mining applications such as laser cutting, welding, and marking.
Diode Lasers: Diode lasers use a semiconductor material as the laser medium. They are
known for their small size, high energy efficiency, and low cost. Diode lasers are often used
in mining applications such as laser scanning and mapping.
Characteristics of Lasers
Lasers have several characteristics that make them ideal for a range of mining applications.
High Precision and Accuracy: Lasers are known for their high precision and accuracy,
making them ideal for applications that require precise measurements, such as surveying
and mapping.
High Speed: Lasers can operate at high speeds, making them ideal for applications that
require fast processing times, such as drilling and cutting.
Non-Contact: Lasers operate without physical contact, making them ideal for applications
that require non-destructive testing and inspection.
Mining Applications of Lasers: Lasers have a wide range of mining applications, including
drilling, cutting, welding, surveying, and mapping.
Drilling: Lasers are used in drilling applications to create precise and accurate holes in rock
and other materials. This is especially useful in the mining industry, where drilling is a
critical process for extracting minerals.
Cutting: Lasers are used in cutting applications to create precise and accurate cuts in rock
and other materials. This is useful for creating custom shapes and sizes for mining
equipment and structures.
Welding: Lasers are used in welding applications to join pieces of metal or other materials
together. This is useful for creating strong and durable mining equipment and structures.
Surveying: Lasers are used in surveying applications to create accurate and detailed maps
of mining sites. This information is used to plan mining operations and to ensure the safety
of workers.
Mapping: Lasers are used in mapping applications to create 3D models of mining sites.
This information is used to identify potential mineral deposits and to plan mining
operations.
Lasers have become an essential tool in the mining industry due to their high precision,
accuracy, and speed. They have a wide range of applications, including drilling, cutting,
welding, surveying, and mapping. The different types of lasers, including solid-state lasers,
gas lasers, fiber lasers, and diode lasers, each have their own unique characteristics that
make them suitable for specific mining applications. As the mining industry continues to
evolve, lasers will continue to play an increasingly important role in improving efficiency,
accuracy, and safety.
Advantages of Using Lasers in Mining

There are several advantages of using lasers in mining operations, including:
1. Increased Efficiency: Lasers are incredibly fast and precise, which can significantly
increase the efficiency of mining operations. For example, lasers can quickly and
accurately cut and drill through rock, reducing the time and effort required for
manual drilling or cutting.
2. Improved Safety: Lasers can be used for remote and automated mining
operations, reducing the risk of injury to workers. For example, lasers can be used
to remotely control drilling equipment, reducing the need for workers to be
present in dangerous areas.
3. Increased Accuracy: Lasers are incredibly precise, which can lead to increased
accuracy in mining operations. For example, lasers can be used to create accurate
3D models of mining sites, which can be used to plan and optimize mining
operations.
4. Reduced Environmental Impact: Lasers can be used for non-destructive testing
and inspection, reducing the environmental impact of mining operations. For
example, lasers can be used to inspect pipelines and equipment for leaks without
damaging the surrounding environment.
5. Improved Mineral Extraction: Lasers can be used to extract minerals more
efficiently and with less waste. For example, lasers can be used to selectively
extract minerals from ore, reducing the amount of waste produced during the
extraction process.
Mining Applications of Different Types of Lasers
Different types of lasers are used for different mining applications, depending on the
specific requirements of the operation. Here are some examples of the mining applications
of different types of lasers:
1. Solid-State Lasers: Solid-state lasers are commonly used for drilling, cutting, and
welding in mining operations. For example, solid-state lasers can be used to drill
holes in rock for blasting, or to cut and weld metal parts for mining equipment.
2. Gas Lasers: Gas lasers are commonly used for spectroscopy and laser ablation in
mining operations. For example, gas lasers can be used to analyze the chemical
composition of rock samples, or to remove material from a surface for analysis.
3. Fiber Lasers: Fiber lasers are commonly used for cutting, welding, and marking in
mining operations. For example, fiber lasers can be used to cut and weld metal
parts for mining equipment, or to mark and label mining products.
4. Diode Lasers: Diode lasers are commonly used for scanning and mapping in
mining operations. For example, diode lasers can be used to create 3D models of
mining sites, or to scan and map the interior of tunnels and shafts.
Challenges and Limitations of Using Lasers in Mining
While lasers offer many advantages for mining operations, there are also some challenges
and limitations to their use. Here are some of the challenges and limitations of using lasers
in mining:
1. High Cost: Lasers can be expensive to purchase and maintain, which can be a
barrier for smaller mining operations.
2. Limited Range: The range of lasers is limited, which can make them less useful for
large-scale mining operations. For example, lasers may not be able to penetrate
deep underground or through thick layers of rock.
3. Hazardous Materials: Some lasers require hazardous materials, such as toxic
gases, to operate, which can pose a risk to workers and the environment.
4. Maintenance Requirements: Lasers require regular maintenance to ensure that
they operate correctly and safely, which can be time-consuming and expensive.
Conclusion
Lasers have become an important tool for mining operations due to their high precision,
accuracy, and speed. Different types of lasers are used for different mining applications,
depending on the specific requirements of the operation. Lasers offer several advantages
for mining operations, including increased efficiency, improved safety, increased accuracy,
reduced environmental impact, and improved mineral extraction. However, there are also
some challenges and limitations to using lasers in mining , including high cost, limited
range, hazardous materials, and maintenance requirements. Despite these challenges, the
benefits of using lasers in mining operations make them a valuable tool for the industry.
In recent years, advances in laser technology have continued to improve the capabilities
and applications of lasers in mining. For example, developments in fiber laser technology
have led to increased power and efficiency, making them more useful for heavy-duty
mining applications. Additionally, advances in lidar technology (which uses lasers for
remote sensing and mapping) have enabled more detailed and accurate mapping of
mining sites.
As the mining industry continues to evolve, lasers are likely to play an increasingly
important role in mining operations. While the initial costs and maintenance requirements
of using lasers may be a barrier for some operations, the benefits of increased efficiency,
improved safety, and reduced environmental impact make them a worthwhile investment
in the long term. Additionally, as technology continues to improve, the cost and
accessibility of laser technology are likely to continue to decrease, making them more
accessible to smaller operations.
In conclusion, lasers are a valuable tool for the mining industry, offering several advantages
over traditional mining methods. Different types of lasers are used for different mining
applications, and advances in laser technology are likely to continue to improve their
capabilities and applications in the industry. While there are some challenges and
limitations to using lasers in mining, the benefits they offer make them a worthwhile
investment for many mining operations.
Problem solving:
1. What is one advantage of using lasers in mining operations?
a) Increased efficiency
b) Increased cost
c) Increased environmental impact
d) Increased manual labor
Answer: a) Increased efficiency
2. Which type of laser is commonly used for drilling and cutting in mining operations?
a) Solid-state lasers
b) Gas lasers
c) Fiber lasers
d) Diode lasers
Answer: a) Solid-state lasers
3. What is one limitation of using lasers in mining operations?

a) Low precision and accuracy
b) High cost
c) Limited range
d) Increased environmental impact
Answer: c) Limited range
4. Which type of laser is commonly used for spectroscopy and laser ablation in mining operations?
b) Gas lasers
c) Fiber lasers
d) Diode lasers
Answer: b) Gas lasers
5. What is one advantage of using lasers in mining operations related to safety?

a) Increased risk of injury to workers
b) Remote and automated operations
c) Increased manual labor
d) Reduced accuracy
Answer: b) Remote and automated operations
6. Which type of laser is commonly used for cutting, welding, and marking in mining operations?
b) Gas lasers
c) Fiber lasers
d) Diode lasers
Answer: c) Fiber lasers
7. What is one challenge of using lasers in mining operations?

a) Low cost
b) Limited maintenance requirements
c) Hazardous materials
d) Increased range
Answer: c) Hazardous materials
8. Which type of laser is commonly used for scanning and mapping in mining operations?
b) Gas lasers
c) Fiber lasers
d) Diode lasers
Answer: d) Diode lasers
9. What is one advantage of using lasers in mining operations related to accuracy?

a) Increased waste production
b) Reduced accuracy
c) Increased precision and accuracy
d) Increased environmental impact
Answer: c) Increased precision and accuracy
10. What is one benefit of using lasers in mining operations related to environmental impact?
a) Increased waste production
b) Reduced accuracy
c) Increased precision and accuracy
d) Reduced environmental impact
Answer: d) Reduced environmental impact
Geological map reading

Geologic maps are a mix of truth and beauty, and they may be the most condensed form of
knowledge ever recorded on paper.
There isn't much on the map in the glove box of your automobile but roads, cities, coastlines, and
borders. However, if you look closely, you can see how difficult it is to fit all that information on
paper in a way that makes it helpful. Imagine that you also wish to convey essential details about
the local geology.
1- Topography on Maps
One aspect of geology is the contour of the land—where the hills and valleys are, the location of
the streams, the slope angles, etc. You need a topographic or contour map, such as those released
by the government, for that level of specific information on the area.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has provided the graphic above that demonstrates how a
landscape (top) transforms to a contour map. Fine contour lines—lines of equal elevation—show
the forms of the hills and dales on the map. Those lines indicate where the shoreline would be after
every 20 feet of depth if the sea were to rise. (Of course, they could also stand in for metres.)
2- Contour Maps
You can see the roads, waterways, railroads, place names, and other components of any good map
on this 1930 contour map from the U.S. Department of Commerce. 200-foot contours show the
shape of San Bruno Mountain, while a thicker contour indicates the 1,000-foot level. Hills' heights
are indicated on their summits. You may develop a solid mental image of what's happening in the
landscape with some practise.
Observe how the information packed in the image allows you to get precise figures for hill slopes
and gradients despite the fact that the map is a flat sheet. The vertical distance is in the contours,
and the horizontal distance can be measured directly off the paper. That is easy math that computers
can handle. In order to recreate the shape of the terrain, the USGS took all of its maps and produced
a 3D digital map for the lower 48 states. Another calculation is used to shade the map in order to
simulate how the sun would illuminate it.
3- Topographic Map Symbols

More than just contours can be found on topographic maps. Symbols are used to denote the type of
roads, notable buildings, power lines, and other characteristics on this example of a 1947 map from
the USGS. An irregular stream, which is represented by the blue dashed and dotted line, is one that
is dry for a portion of the year. The homes-covered land is depicted on the red screen. The USGS's
topographic maps contain hundreds of distinct symbols.
4- Symbolizing Geology
A geologic map's contours and topography are only the beginning. Through colours, patterns, and
symbols, the map also depicts different rock kinds, geologic structures, and more on the printed
page.
An example of a true geology map can be seen here. The essential elements—shorelines, roads,
towns, structures, and borders—that were previously mentioned can be seen as grey areas. In
addition to the blue symbols for various water features, the contours are also shown in brown. The
base of the map contains all of stuff. The black lines, symbols, labels, and coloured sections make
up the geologic portion. Geologists have accumulated a significant deal of information over many
years of fieldwork, which is summarised in the lines and symbols.
5- Contacts, Faults, Strikes, and Dips

Different rock formations are shown on the map by lines. According to geologists, the lines
represent the intersections between several rock units. Unless the contact is confirmed to be a fault,
a severe discontinuity that makes it obvious that something has moved there, it is depicted as a fine
line.
The little numerals next to the short lines are strike-and-dip symbols. The third dimension of the
rock layers—the direction in which they protrude into the ground—is shown by these. Geologists
use a compass and transit to determine the orientation of rocks wherever they can find an
appropriate outcrop. They search for the sedimentary layers known as bedding planes in
sedimentary rocks. The direction of foliation, or the direction of mineral layers, is measured in place
of bedding because it may be impossible to detect bedding in some rocks.
The orientation is noted as a strike and a dip in either situation. The direction of a level line drawn
across a rock's surface—the direction you would walk if there were no uphill or downhill gradient—
is the direction of the rock's bedding or foliation. The dip is the downward slope of the bed or
foliation. The painted centre line on the road represents the dip direction and a painted crosswalk
represents the strike if you were to imagine a route descending straight down a slope. You only
need only two figures to describe the direction of the rock. Each symbol on a map often represents
the average of numerous measurements.
These symbols could possibly have an additional arrow to indicate the direction of lineation.
Lineation may take the form of folds, a slickenside, mineral grains that have been stretched out, or
another similar feature. Lineation is the printing on a sheet of paper that is randomly lying on the
street; the arrow points in the direction it is printed. The number indicates the angle of the dive or
dip in that direction.
The Federal Geographic Data Committee specifies the complete documentation of geologic map
symbols.
6- Geologic Age and Formation Symbols

The names and ages of the rock units in a region are denoted by the letter symbols. As was said
before, the first letter denotes the geologic era. The other letters stand for either the name of the
rock formation or its type. A nice illustration of the employment of the symbols is found on the
geologic map of Rhode Island.
Some of the age symbols are peculiar; for example, so many age words start with P that unique
symbols are required to keep them distinct. The Cretaceous Period is represented by the letter K,
which is derived from the German phrase Kreidezeit, which is also true for the letter C. The meteor
strike that signals the end of the Cretaceous and the start of the Tertiary is therefore referred to as
the "K-T event."
In a formation symbol, the additional letters typically designate the kind of rock. A unit that is made
up of Cretaceous shale might have the symbol "Ksh." The Rutabaga Formation might be denoted
by the initials "Kr," since it contains a variety of rock types. In the Cenozoic, the second letter may
also serve as an age designation, in which case a unit of Oligocene sandstone would be designated
as "Tos."
7- Geologic Map Colors
All of the data on the geologic map, including the strike and dip, trend and plunge, relative age, and
rock unit, were gathered through the diligent work and skilled observation of field geologists.
However, the colours of geology maps are what really make them beautiful, not just the data they
show.
A geologic map could be created utilising only lines and letter symbols in black and white instead
of colours. However, it would be difficult to use, similar to a paint-by-numbers design without the
paint. What hues should be used to represent the various rock ages? The mellow American standard
and the more arbitrary International standard are two traditions that emerged in the late 1800s.
Knowing the distinction between the two enables one to quickly determine the location of a geologic
map.
These requirements are only the beginning. They only apply to sedimentary rocks with marine
origin, which are the most prevalent types of rocks. Terrestrial sedimentary rocks add patterns to
the same colour scheme. Red colours are common in igneous rocks, while lighter tones and
haphazard polygonal patterns are found in plutonic rocks. Age darkens them both. Rich secondary
colours and directed, linear patterns are used in the formation of metamorphic rocks. Because of all
of this complexity, creating geologic maps is a skilled craft.
Every geologic map has a justification for deviating from the norm. Perhaps there aren't any rocks
from specific eras so that other units' colour variations can be made without creating confusion, or
perhaps the colours clash horribly, or maybe printing costs are too high. Geologic maps are
fascinating for this and another reason: each one is made specifically to meet a certain set of
requirements. Every time, one among those requirements is that the map look attractive. Geologic
maps, particularly the paper-based varieties, represent a conversation between beauty and truth.
Problem solving
1. What is the purpose of a topographic or contour map?
a) To show the shape of the land and its features
b) To display the geologic structures and rock types
c) To indicate the age of rock units in an area
d) To represent the colors and patterns of different rock formations
Answer: a) To show the shape of the land and its features
2. What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

a) Lines of equal elevation
b) Lines of equal rock age
c) Lines of equal rock type
d) Lines of equal geologic structure
Answer: a) Lines of equal elevation
3. What do symbols on a topographic map represent?

a) Type of roads, buildings, and power lines
b) Rock formations and geologic structures
c) Contour lines and elevation levels
d) Intermittent streams and land covered with homes
Answer: a) Type of roads, buildings, and power lines
4. What do black lines, symbols, labels, and areas of color represent on a geologic map?
a) Contour lines and elevation levels
b) Rock formations and geologic structures
c) Type of roads, buildings, and power lines
d) Intermittent streams and land covered with homes
Answer: b) Rock formations and geologic structures
5. What do strike-and-dip symbols represent on a geologic map?

a) The direction and steepness of rock layers
b) The age and type of rock units
c) The elevation and contour lines
d) The presence of faults and discontinuities
Answer: a) The direction and steepness of rock layers
6. What do the letter symbols on a geologic map signify?

a) The name and age of rock units
b) The direction and steepness of rock layers
c) The type of roads, buildings, and power lines
Answer: a) The name and age of rock units
7. What do the colors on a geologic map represent?

a) The age of rocks
b) The type of rock formations
c) The elevation levels
Answer: b) The type of rock formations
8. Which tradition arose in the late 1800s and determines the colors used on geologic maps?
a) Harmonious American standard
b) Arbitrary International standard
c) Sedimentary rock standard
d) Terrestrial rock standard
Answer: a) Harmonious American standard
9. What makes geologic map design a specialized art?

a) The use of colors and patterns to represent different rock formations
b) The inclusion of contour lines and elevation levels
c) The representation of geologic structures and rock types
d) The customization of maps to meet specific needs
Answer: a) The use of colors and patterns to represent different rock formations
10. What is the relationship between geologic maps and truth and beauty?
a) Geologic maps represent a combination of truth and beauty
b) Geologic maps prioritize truth over beauty
c) Geologic maps prioritize beauty over truth
d) Geologic maps have no relationship with truth and beauty
Answer: a) Geologic maps represent a combination of truth and beauty

Profiling of benches, highwall, dumps

Profiling of benches, highwall and dumps is a process of designing and evaluating the stability and
capacity of the waste rock material that is removed from the mining area to expose the ore or coal
seams. It involves considering various factors, such as the geotechnical properties of the material,
the geometry and configuration of the slope and highwall, and the external loading conditions.
Profiling of benches, highwall and dumps is important for the safety and efficiency of mining
operations, as well as for the environmental and social impacts of waste disposal.
It can help to optimize the mine planning and design, as well as to reduce the environmental and
social impacts of waste disposal. For example, by profiling the OB dump slope and highwall, the
mine operator can determine the optimal slope angle, height, width, and number of benches that can
maximize the dump capacity and stability, while minimizing the land use, water consumption, dust
generation, and visual impact.
It can also help to monitor the performance and behavior of the OB dump slope and highwall over
time, as well as to detect any signs of instability or failure. For example, by profiling the OB dump
slope and highwall using geoelectrical methods, the mine operator can identify any changes in the
resistivity or shear wave velocity of the OB material that may indicate the presence of cracks, voids,
water seepage, or weak zones.
Profiling
Some of the steps involved in profiling of benches, highwall and dumps in mines are:
-Collecting samples of the overburden (OB) material from the mining site and conducting
laboratory tests to determine the density, strength, friction, cohesion, and other properties of
the material:
This step involves taking representative samples of the OB material from different locations and
depths of the mining site and sending them to a laboratory for testing. The laboratory tests can
include direct shear test, triaxial test, unconfined compression test, consolidation test, etc. to
measure the physical and mechanical properties of the OB material, such as density, strength,
friction angle, cohesion, permeability, compressibility, etc. These properties are important for
understanding the behavior and response of the OB material under different loading and
environmental conditions.
- Performing in situ tests, such as multichannel analysis of surface waves, to characterize the
OB layers and their heterogeneity:
This step involves conducting field tests on the OB dump site to obtain information about the
subsurface structure and variation of the OB layers. One of the common methods used for this
purpose is multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW), which is a non-destructive technique
that uses seismic waves to estimate the shear wave velocity profile of the OB layers. The shear
wave velocity is related to the stiffness and density of the OB material and can indicate the presence
of weak zones or discontinuities in the OB dump.
-Using numerical models and software, such as Optum G2, to optimize the geometric
parameters of the OB dump slope and highwall, such as bench slope angle, overall slope angle,
bench height, total dump height, bench width, number of benches, floor inclination, etc:
This step involves using computer-based tools and software to simulate and analyze the stability
and capacity of the OB dump slope and highwall under different scenarios. One of the software that
can be used for this purpose is Optum G2, which is a finite element program that can model complex
geotechnical problems with nonlinear material behavior and large deformations. Optum G2 can be
used to optimize the geometric parameters of the OB dump slope and highwall by performing
parametric studies and sensitivity analyses to find the optimal values that maximize the stability
and capacity of the OB dump while minimizing the cost and environmental impact.
- Evaluating the factor of safety (FOS) and other output parameters, such as displacement,
stress, strain, etc., to assess the state of stability of the OB dump slope and highwall under
static and dynamic loading conditions:
This step involves interpreting and evaluating the results obtained from the numerical models and
software to assess the state of stability of the OB dump slope and highwall. One of the key indicators
of stability is:
the factor of safety (FOS), which is defined as the ratio of resisting forces to driving forces acting
on a potential failure surface. A FOS greater than one indicates that the slope is stable, while a FOS
less than one indicates that the slope is unstable. Other output parameters that can be used to assess
the state of stability are displacement, stress, strain, pore pressure, etc., which can show how much
deformation or movement occurs in the OB dump slope and highwall under static or dynamic
loading conditions. Static loading conditions include gravity, self-weight, water pressure, etc., while
dynamic loading conditions include seismic activity, blasting vibrations, etc.
-Implementing appropriate measures to reduce the risk of slope failure, such as benching,
decking, catch benches, drainage systems, reinforcement, etc:
This step involves applying suitable measures to improve or maintain the stability and capacity of
the OB dump slope and highwall based on the results obtained from the previous steps. Some of
these measures are:
- Benching: This is a method of dividing a large slope into smaller segments or benches by
creating horizontal cuts or terraces along the slope. Benching can reduce the overall slope angle and
increase the stability of each bench by providing a flat surface for equipment operation and worker
access.
- Decking: This is a method of placing a layer or deck of inert material on top of each bench to
reduce or eliminate air blast effects from blasting operations. Decking can also reduce dust
emissions and noise levels from blasting operations.
- Catch benches: These are horizontal spaces set in from the highwall to retain rock spillage or
debris from falling onto lower benches or into active mining areas. Catch benches can prevent or
minimize damage to equipment and workers from rockfall hazards.
- Drainage systems: These are structures or devices that are designed to collect and divert water
from rainfall or groundwater seepage away from the OB dump slope and highwall. Drainage
systems can reduce the pore pressure and the weight of the OB material and increase its strength
and stability.
- Reinforcement: These are materials or elements that are inserted or applied to the OB dump
slope and highwall to enhance its strength and stability. Reinforcement can include rock bolts,
cables, anchors, nails, meshes, geotextiles, etc.
Instrument used
The instruments that are used for profiling of benches, highwall and dumps in mines are:
- For collecting samples of the OB material from the mining site and conducting laboratory tests,
some of the instruments that are used are: drill rigs, core barrels, sample bags, sieves, scales, ovens,
direct shear apparatus, triaxial apparatus, unconfined compression apparatus, consolidation
apparatus, etc.
- For performing in situ tests on the OB dump site to characterize the OB layers and their
heterogeneity, some of the instruments that are used are: multichannel analysis of surface waves
(MASW) equipment, which consists of a seismic source (such as a hammer or a vibrator), a receiver
array (such as geophones or accelerometers), a data acquisition system (such as a seismograph or a
laptop), and a data processing software (such as SurfSeis or Geogiga).
- For using numerical models and software to optimize the geometric parameters of the OB dump
slope and highwall, some of the instruments that are used are: computers with adequate hardware
and software specifications, such as Optum G2, which is a finite element program that can model
complex geotechnical problems with nonlinear material behavior and large deformations.
- For evaluating the factor of safety and other output parameters to assess the state of stability of
the OB dump slope and highwall under static and dynamic loading conditions, some of the
instruments that are used are: computers with adequate hardware and software specifications, such
as Optum G2 or other slope stability analysis software (such as Slide or Slope/W), which can
calculate the factor of safety and other output parameters based on the input data and assumptions.
- For implementing appropriate measures to reduce the risk of slope failure, such as benching,
decking, catch benches, drainage systems, reinforcement, etc., some of the instruments that are used
are: excavators, bulldozers, loaders, trucks, cranes, shovels, drills, blasting equipment, rock bolts,
cables, anchors, nails, meshes, geotextiles, pipes, pumps, etc.
Problem solving:
1. What is the purpose of profiling benches, highwall, and dumps in mining operations?
a) To maximize the dump capacity and stability
b) To minimize the environmental impact of waste disposal
c) To optimize mine planning and design
d) All of the above
2. Which method is commonly used to characterize the subsurface structure and variation of the
overburden (OB) layers?
a) Direct shear test
b) Triaxial test
c) Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW)
d) Unconfined compression test
Answer: c) Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW)
3. Which software can be used to optimize the geometric parameters of the OB dump slope and
highwall?
a) Optum G2
b) Slide
c) Slope/W
d) SurfSeis
Answer: a) Optum G2
4. What does the factor of safety (FOS) indicate in slope stability analysis?
a) The stability of the slope
b) The presence of cracks or voids in the slope
c) The density of the OB material
d) The shear wave velocity of the OB material
Answer: a) The stability of the slope
5. Which measure is used to divide a large slope into smaller segments or benches?
a) Benching
b) Decking
c) Catch benches
d) Drainage systems
Answer: a) Benching
6. What is the purpose of catch benches in mining operations?

a) To reduce dust emissions
b) To prevent rockfall hazards
c) To optimize the slope angle
d) To enhance the strength of the slope
Answer: b) To prevent rockfall hazards
7. Which instrument is commonly used to collect samples of the OB material from the mining site?
a) Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) equipment
b) Drill rigs
c) Core barrels
d) Geophones
Answer: b) Drill rigs
8. Which software can be used to calculate the factor of safety and other output parameters in slope
stability analysis?
a) Optum G2
b) Slide
c) Slope/W
d) SurfSeis
Answer: b) Slide
9. Which instrument is commonly used to reinforce the OB dump slope and highwall?
a) Excavators
b) Rock bolts
c) Bulldozers
d) Geotextiles
Answer: b) Rock bolts
10. Which instrument is commonly used to measure the shear wave velocity profile of the OB
layers?
a) Drill rigs
b) Core barrels
c) Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) equipment
d) Geophones
Answer: c) Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) equipment
Dump / Highwall stability monitoring using different

instruments.
Dump / highwall monitoring is the process of assessing the stability and safety of the slopes that
are formed by the excavation or dumping of overburden material in open cast mines. Dump /
highwall monitoring is important to prevent slope failures that can cause damage, injury, or loss of
life. Dump / highwall monitoring can also help optimize the mining operations and reduce the
environmental impact.
There are various instruments and techniques that can be used for dump / highwall monitoring, such
as:
-Laser scanner
This is a device that uses a laser beam to scan the surface of the slope and create a 3D model of it.
The 3D model can then be compared with the previous scans to detect any changes or movements
that may indicate a risk of slope failure. A laser scanner can also provide a high-resolution and
accurate representation of the shape and geometry of the dump / highwall, which can be used for
analysis and planning. A laser scanner can scan a large area in a short time, but it may not be able
to scan continuously or in real time, and it may be affected by the environmental conditions in the
mining site.
-Continuous real time monitor

This is a device that uses sensors or cameras to detect the changes in the dump / highwall surface
over time. A continuous real time monitor can provide near real-time feedback and alert the
operators of any potential instability. However, a continuous real time monitor may require more
installation and maintenance costs than a laser scanner.
-Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
This is a device that uses radar waves to measure the surface deformation of the dump / highwall.
GBSAR can scan the slope continuously and in real time and provide high-precision and high-
resolution data. GBSAR can also operate under all weather conditions and over long distances.
However, GBSAR may be expensive and complex to install and operate.
-Wireless sensor network (WSN)

This is a system that consists of multiple sensors that communicate wirelessly with each other and
a central node. WSN can monitor various parameters of the dump / highwall, such as displacement,
tilt, temperature, humidity, etc. WSN can provide low-cost and flexible monitoring solutions, but it
may face challenges such as power consumption, data transmission, and security.
-Optical fiber sensor (OFS)

This is a device that uses optical fibers to measure the strain and temperature of the dump / highwall.
OFS can provide long-term and distributed monitoring, and it is immune to electromagnetic
interference. However, OFS may be affected by mechanical damage or environmental factors, and
it may require special installation and calibration.
-Drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

This is a device that flies over the dump / highwall and captures images or videos of the surface.
Drone or UAV can provide a fast and flexible way to monitor the dump / highwall from different
angles and heights. Drone or UAV can also be equipped with various sensors, such as thermal,
multispectral, or lidar, to collect more information about the surface condition. However, drone or
UAV may have limited battery life and flight range, and it may be affected by weather or
interference.
-Inclinometer or tiltmeter
This is a device that measures the angle or tilt of the dump / highwall. Inclinometer or tiltmeter can
be installed on the surface or inside the boreholes of the dump / highwall to monitor the deformation
and displacement of the slope. Inclinometer or tiltmeter can provide a simple and direct way to
detect any instability of the dump / highwall. However, inclinometer or tiltmeter may not be able to
measure the movement in all directions, and it may require frequent calibration.
-Extensometer
This is a device that measures the change in length or distance between two points on the dump /
highwall. Extensometers can be used to monitor the strain and stress of the slope material.
Extensometers can be installed on the surface or inside the boreholes of the dump / highwall to
measure the horizontal or vertical movement. Extensometers can provide a precise and sensitive
way to monitor the dump / highwall stability. However, extensometers may be affected by
temperature or moisture, and it may require regular maintenance.
Problem solving:
1. Which instrument uses a laser beam to create a 3D model of the dump/highwall surface?
a) Continuous real-time monitor
b) Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
c) Laser scanner
d) Inclinometer
Solution: c) Laser scanner
2. Which instrument provides near real-time feedback and alerts for potential instability?
b) Optical fiber sensor (OFS)
c) Drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
d) Extensometer
Solution: a) Continuous real-time monitor
3. Which instrument uses radar waves to measure surface deformation?

a) Laser scanner
b) Wireless sensor network (WSN)
c) Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
d) Inclinometer
Solution: c) Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
4. Which instrument uses sensors or cameras to detect changes in the dump/highwall surface over
time?
a) Laser scanner
b) Continuous real-time monitor
d) Extensometer
Solution: b) Continuous real-time monitor
5. Which instrument can monitor various parameters such as displacement, tilt, temperature, and
humidity?
a) Wireless sensor network (WSN)
b) Optical fiber sensor (OFS)
c) Inclinometer
d) Extensometer
Solution: a) Wireless sensor network (WSN)
6. Which instrument provides a fast and flexible way to monitor the dump/highwall from different
angles and heights?
a) Laser scanner
b) Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
d) Inclinometer
Solution: c) Drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
7. Which instrument measures the angle or tilt of the dump/highwall?

b) Inclinometer
c) Laser scanner
d) Extensometer
Solution: b) Inclinometer
8. Which instrument measures the change in length or distance between two points on the
dump/highwall?
a) Optical fiber sensor (OFS)
b) Extensometer
c) Ground-based synthetic aperture radar (GBSAR)
d) Wireless sensor network (WSN)
Solution: b) Extensometer
9. Which instrument provides long-term and distributed monitoring using optical fibers?
a) Inclinometer
b) Extensometer
c) Optical fiber sensor (OFS)
d) Continuous real-time monitor
Solution: c) Optical fiber sensor (OFS)
10. Which instrument can be installed on the surface or inside boreholes to monitor
dump/highwall stability?
a) Laser scanner
b) Continuous real-time monitor
c) Inclinometer
d) Wireless sensor network (WSN)
Solution: c) Inclinometer
Application of computers in mine surveying and preparation of

mine plan, 3D laser profiling of surfaces and bench / slopes.
Computers have become an essential tool for mine surveying, as they can help with various aspects
of the process, such as data collection, analysis, display, and interpretation. Some of the applications
of computers in mine surveying are:
Application of computers in mine surveying
-Data collection: Computers can be used to collect and store data from various sources, such as
field measurements, aerial photographs, satellite images, and geological maps. Computers can also
interface with surveying instruments, such as theodolites, total stations, GPS receivers, and laser
scanners, to automate the data acquisition and reduce errors.
-Data analysis: Computers can perform various statistical and mathematical operations on the data,
such as interpolation, extrapolation, regression, correlation, geostatistics, and optimization.
Computers can also apply different models and methods to the data, such as porphyry copper
models², multivariate analysis², operations research methods², and trace element analysis. These
techniques can help to estimate the parameters of ore deposits, such as grade, tonnage, cutoff value,
and profitability.
-Data display: Computers can generate various types of graphical representations of the data, such
as maps, charts, diagrams, histograms, scatter plots, and contour plots. Computers can also use
different colors, symbols, scales, and projections to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of the
data. Computers can also create three-dimensional models and animations of the ore deposits and
the mine layout.
-Data interpretation: Computers can assist in the interpretation of the data by applying various
algorithms and rules to the data, such as pattern recognition, clustering, classification, and decision
trees. Computers can also use artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to learn from
the data and make predictions and recommendations.
software applications
There are many different software applications that can be used for mine surveying and planning,
depending on the needs and preferences of the mine surveyors. Some of the popular software for
mine surveying are:
-Maptek: Maptek is a suite of tools for mine planning and geology surveying and modelling. It
includes Vulcan, which is a software for 3D geological modelling, mine design and production
planning; DomainMCF, which is a software for resource modelling using cloud processing and
machine learning; Laser Scanners, which are hardware devices for capturing point cloud data from
industrial survey projects; and PointStudio, which is a software for point cloud processing and
modelling.
-GEOVIA Surpac: GEOVIA Surpac is software for integrated geology, resource modelling, mine
planning and production. It supports open pit and underground operations and exploration projects
in more than 120 countries. It has features such as drillhole data management, geostatistics, block
modelling, mine design, resource estimation, and more. It also has multilingual capabilities and can
interface with other GEOVIA products, such as MineSched.
-Datamine: Datamine is a software for mining operations that covers various aspects of the mining
value chain. It includes Amine, which is a software for underground mine design and surveying;
Studio Survey, which is a software exclusively designed for the needs of mine surveyors; Studio
UG, which is a software for underground drill and blast design; Studio OP, which is a software for
open pit planning and scheduling; and more.
-Carlson: Carlson is a software for land development and mining professionals. It includes Carlson
Mining, which is a software for mine design, scheduling, and mapping; Carlson Survey, which is a
software for survey data collection and processing; Carlson Civil, which is a software for civil
engineering design and documentation; and more.
-Micromine: Micromine is software for exploration and mining operations. It includes Micromine
Core, which is a software for geological modelling and resource estimation; Micromine Pit
Optimizer, which is a software for open pit optimisation and design; Micromine Scheduler, which
is a software for mine scheduling and production control; and more.
-Minex: Minex is software for geological modelling and mine planning for coal and other stratified
deposits. It has features such as borehole data management, seam modelling, resource calculation,
pit design, dump design, reserve scheduling, reclamation planning, and more.
Computers have revolutionized the field of mine surveying by making it more efficient, accurate,
and reliable. Computers have also enabled the integration of different types of data and methods to
provide a comprehensive and holistic view of the ore deposits and the mining operations.
3D laser profiling of surfaces and bench / slopes

3D laser profiling is a technique that uses a laser beam to scan the surface of an object and measure
its shape, height, and texture. It is often used for machine vision applications, such as inspection,
quality control, and metrology. 3D laser profiling can also be used for mine surveying, as it can
help to capture the geometry and features of the mine surfaces and benches/slopes.
Some of the benefits of 3D laser profiling for mine surveying are:
- It is a non-contact method, which means it does not damage or disturb the surface being measured.
- It can measure large areas and complex shapes with high accuracy and resolution.
- It can handle different surface materials and colors if they are not too reflective or light-absorbing.
- It can provide real-time feedback and visualization of the data.
Some of the challenges of 3D laser profiling for mine surveying are:
- It requires a stable and calibrated setup of the laser source, the camera, and the angle between
them.
- It may be affected by environmental factors, such as dust, smoke, humidity, and temperature.
- It may have difficulty measuring steep slopes or vertical walls, as the laser beam may not reach or
reflect from them properly.
Some of the software that can be used for 3D laser profiling for mine surveying are:
- Maptek: Maptek is a suite of tools for mine planning and geology surveying and modelling. It
includes Laser Scanners, which are hardware devices for capturing point cloud data from industrial
survey projects; and PointStudio, which is a software for point cloud processing and modelling.
-Bruker: Bruker is a provider of 3D optical profilers based on white light interferometry (WLI)
technology. It offers various models of benchtop and floor-standing profilers that can measure
surface roughness, texture, shape, and dimensions of various samples.
-Clearview Imaging: Clearview Imaging is a supplier of machine vision components and solutions.
It offers various types of 3D laser profiling sensors and cameras that can be integrated with software
platforms such as Halcon or Sherlock to perform 3D measurement and analysis.
3D laser profiling is a technique that uses a laser beam to scan the surface of an object and measure
its shape, height, and texture. It is often used for machine vision applications, such as inspection,
quality control, and metrology.
To perform 3D laser profiling, you need a laser source, a camera, and an angle between them. The
laser source projects a fixed laser line onto the object's surface, and the camera captures the image
of the laser line from a known offset angle. The camera can be mounted on a fixed position or on a
moving platform, such as a robot arm or a conveyor belt. The object can also be moved relative to
the laser line to scan the entire surface.
The image of the laser line is then processed by software that can calculate the distance between
the camera and the object's surface at each point along the line. This is done by using the principle
of triangulation, which is based on the geometry of similar triangles. By knowing the angle between
the laser source and the camera, and the position of the laser line on the image sensor, the software
can determine the height of each point on the object's surface.
By repeating this process for thousands of profiles per second, the software can generate a 3D point
cloud of the object's surface, which can be used for various measurements and analysis. For
example, you can measure the volume, height, cross section, and planarity of the object. You can
also inspect the surface for defects, such as scratches, dents, or holes.
Problem Solving:
1. Which of the following is NOT an application of computers in mine surveying?
a) Data collection
b) Data analysis
c) Data interpretation
d) Data excavation
Solution: d) Data excavation
2. Which software is NOT commonly used for mine surveying and planning?
a) Maptek
b) GEOVIA Surpac
c) AutoCAD
d) Datamine
Solution: c) AutoCAD
3. What is the main advantage of 3D laser profiling for mine surveying?

a) It is a contact method, ensuring accurate measurements.
b) It can measure small areas with high accuracy.
c) It can handle all surface materials and colors.
d) It provides real-time feedback and visualization.
Solution: d) It provides real-time feedback and visualization.
4. Which factor can affect the accuracy of 3D laser profiling?

a) Dust
b) Humidity
c) Temperature
d) All of the above
Solution: d) All of the above
5. Which software is commonly used for point cloud processing and modeling in mine surveying?
a) Maptek
b) Carlson
c) Micromine
d) Bruker
Solution: a) Maptek
6. What is the main principle behind 3D laser profiling?

a) Triangulation
b) Reflection
c) Refraction
d) Diffraction
Solution: a) Triangulation
7. Which component is NOT required for 3D laser profiling?

a) Laser source
b) Camera
c) Angle measurement device
d) Reflective surface
Solution: d) Reflective surface
8. Which software is commonly used for geological modeling and resource estimation in mine
planning?
a) GEOVIA Surpac
b) Carlson
c) Minex
d) Clearview Imaging
Solution: a) GEOVIA Surpac
9. What is the main advantage of using computers in mine surveying?

a) Reduced errors in data collection
b) Real-time data interpretation
c) Contactless measurement of surfaces
d) Improved accuracy of laser profiling
Solution: a) Reduced errors in data collection
10. Which technique is NOT commonly used for data analysis in mine surveying?
a) Interpolation
b) Extrapolation
c) Regression
d) Spectroscopy
Solution: d) Spectroscopy
DGMS CIRCULARS IN RESPECT TO PLANS

& SECTIONS FROM YEAR 1935-2017
PLANS AND SECTIONS
CMR 58/MMR 60
1. All geological disturbances to be shown on plans accompanying applications—The plans
with applications for permission under various Regulations of the Coal Mines Regulations
1957/Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961 for making workings beneath houses, roads,
railways, rivers, tanks, waterlogged workings etc. sometimes do not show all known geological
disturbances. It may be appreciated that in the absence of such details on plans, it is not possible
to properly examine the cases. It is therefore requested that henceforth all plans enclosed with
applications made under various Regulations should show all geological disturbances. All such
plans should bear a clear certificate under Reg.64 of the CMR 1957/Reg. 66 of the MMR 1961
mentioning presence and/or absence of geological disturbances.
(Cir. 44/1971)
2. Standards of accuracy of mine plans and sections : Specifications of Limits of Error—

In pursuance of Reg. 58(3) of CMR 1957 and Reg. 60(3) of the MMR 1961, it is hereby required
that all plans and sections prepared or submitted in accordance with the provisions of the
regulations shall be accurate within the limits of error as specified in the Appendix below.
APPENDIX
SPECIFICATION OF LIMITS OF ERROR
Plans
3.1 Accuracy of Correlation with Survey of India National Grid—The positions of the surface
reference stations and the centres of all mine shafts at the surface and reference points of
underground surveys and also the boundaries of the mine and all surface features required to be
shown shall be shown upon the key and Master Plans in their correct positions relative to the
Survey of India National Grid within the limits of error of survey and plotting required by this
Code (See para 2.3)
3.2 Plotting Errors—All surface and underground surveys made and carried out in accordance
with this Code shall be plotted on the plan of the mine so that, in the case of a plan on the scale
of 1/2,000, all points in the survey are correct by scale to their calculated co-ordinate position
within a limit not exceeding 50cm. In case of a plan prepared on the scale of 1/1,000, the
corresponding limit of error shall not exceed 25cm.
Surface Surveys
3.3 Triangulation Station Points— The position of every station point of triangulation with
reference to the point of origin of the survey, calculated from an initial base line (or the Survey
of India topo triangulation stations) shall agree with the position of that station point, calculated
from a verification base line, within a limit of error not exceeding l/5,000th of the linear
horizontal distance of the station point from the point of origin.
3.4 Traverses—Every traverse made between station points of a triangulation and/or for the
determination of the boundaries of the mine or for the determination of other important surface
details, shall be closed Polygonally and shall be made within limits of error as follows :
(i) The total angular error of the traverse shall not exceed 30/n seconds when 'n' is the
number of observing stations (including the initial and closing stations).
(ii) The error of closure (calculated by co-ordinates) after distribution of the total angular
error shall not exceed 1/3,000th of the sum of the horizontal lengths of thedrafts of
the traverse.
Underground Surveys
3.5 Instruments for Main Road Traverses—Every traverse made to determine or check the
position of an underground survey station or to check the position of the main roadways of a
mine shall be made with a theodolite the smallest reading of which does not exceed 20 seconds
of arc, and all measurements shall be made with a steel band or steel tape not less than 30 metres
in length.
3.6 Angular Error of Closed Traverses— The total angular error of any underground traverse
or check survey which has been closed polygonally shall not exceed (20+x)/n second in which
expression the value of 'n' is 10 seconds or the smallest reading in seconds of sub-division of the
circle of the instrument employed (whichever is greater) and 'n' is the number of observing
stations.
3.7 Co-ordinate Error of Closed Traverses— The error of closure of any underground traverse
of check survey which has been closed polygonally (calculated by co-ordinates after distribution
of the total angular error) shall not exceed l/2,500th of the sum of the horizontal lengths of the
drafts of the traverse.
3.8 Co-ordinate Error of Open Traverses—Where an underground traverse has commenced

from and closed upon surface reference points upon survey stations of which the co-ordinates
have previously been determined, but has not been closed polygonally, the error of closure
(calculated by co-ordinates) shall not exceed l/l,500th of the sum of the horizontal lengths of
the drafts of the traverse.
3.9 Subsidiary Surveys— Subsidiary surveys, to determine the position of any line of face or
goaf and the positions or road junctions made between any two stations of check survey, shall
have a permissible limit of error of closure by plotting not exceeding l/500th of the sum of the
horizontal lengths of the drafts of the survey.
3.10 Checking Subsidiary Surveys—Where it is impracticable to maintain underground check

survey stations, and/or where subsidiary surveys cannot be closed upon check survey stations,
the difference in location of any point on the line of face or goaf as determined by any two or
more such surveys shall not exceed 3 metres.
3.11 Errors of Correlation by Wires—The correlations of the surface and the underground
workings carried out by :
(i) Single wire in each of/two or more shafts,

Or
(ii) two or more wires in a single shaft shall be deemed to be within the required limit
of error when the difference in value of the azimuth of any reference line of the
underground survey relative to the surface reference base line, as determined by two or
more independent series of observations between wires, does not exceed two minutes of
arc.
3.12 Errors of Magnetic Correlation—The correlation of the surface and underground workings
by precise magnetic observations (carried out by magnetic observations on thesurface reference
base line and by magnetic observations on not less than two underground observation lines, each
tested independently for magnetic attraction, and connected by traverse survey carried within
the limit of error required by para 3.7 above) shall be deemed to bewithin the required limit
of error when (after distribution of the permissible angular error in the traverse connecting the
underground observation base lines) the difference of azimuth between those base lines so
determined agrees with the difference of bearing between the base lines as determined by
magnetic observation relative to the surface reference base line, within a limit of error not
exceeding two minutes of arc.
3.13 Errors of Correlation by Direct Connection—For the correlation of -the surface and
underground workings by direct connections through adits and inclines the traverse connection
from, or between the points of reference to the surface shall be carried out within a limit of
error required by para 3.7 of the Code, and the correlation shall be deemed to be within the
required limit of error when (after distribution of the permissible angular error in the traverse)
the values of the azimuth of any underground reference line, relative to the surface reference
base line, as determined by any two or more such independent surveys, agree within a limit of
errors not exceeding one minute of arc.
Levels
3.14 Errors of Surface Levels—The leveling to determine mine surface bench marks shall
commence from a railway bench mark and close upon a second railway bench mark within a
limit of error not exceeding 2 cm. per km. After Survey of India bench marks are available, the
railway bench marks and Survey of India bench marks shall be linked by a leveling within a limit
of error not exceeding 2 cm. per km. and thereafter a note shall be made on the plangiving
the correction relating to the surface bench mark value with the Survey of India leveling and
National Datum lines.
3.15 Errors for Underground Bench Marks—The levels of shaft inset bench marks shall be
determined by shaft measurements and shall be deemed to be within the required limit of error
when any two or more measurements from the surface bench mark to the mine inset bench mark
agree within a limit of error not exceeding l/5,000th.
3.16 Error of Underground Leveling—All underground leveling made to determine or check the
levels of underground bench marks shall close within a limit of error not exceeding
l/2,500th of the inclined length of the route of the leveling.
3.17 Subsidiary Levels—In the case of subsidiary levellings made to determine the level of any
point on a line of face or goaf or of any other part of the workings and which are not closed
between underground bench marks, the difference in the levels of any such point as determined
by any two or more such leveling shall not exceed 50 cm.
SUMMARY OF LIMITS OF ERROR

Plans
Plans on the 1/2,000 scale 50 centimetres
Plans on the 1/1,000 scale 25 centimetres
(i) Triangulation
Position of stations of the triangulation as l/5,000th of the lines horizontal distance of
determined from initial and verification bases local point of origin.
(ii) Traverses
Total angular error 30/n seconds

Error of closure l/3,000th of the horizontal length of the
traverse
Underground Surveys
(i) Traverse closed polygonally
Total angular error (20+X)/n seconds
Error of closure l/2,500th the horizontal length of the traverse
(ii) Traverse not closed polygonally but closed upon reference points
Error of closure 1/1,500th of horizontal length of the traverse
(iii) Subsidiary Surveys
Error of closure by plotting l/500th of horizontal length of the traverse
Difference of two or more determinations of 3 metres
any subsidiary points
Correlations
By shaft wires 2 minutes of arc
By magnetic observations 2 minutes of arc
By direct connection 11 minutes of arc
Levels
Surface mine bench marks 2 cms. per km.
Inset bench marks Two or more shaft measurements of
established inset bench mark should agree
within 1/5,000.
Inbye bench marks l/2,500th of the inclined length of the leveling.
Subsidiary points 50 centimetres.
(Cir. 20/1966 & Cir. 42/1967)
3. Important Surveys—To comply with the standards of accuracy in preparation of mine plans,
it is necessary that all important surface and underground surveys and leveling are done by
experienced qualified surveyors themselves.
Examples of important surveys and leveling that should be personally carried out by qualified
surveyors :
(a) Surface Surveys— Establishment of triangulation base lines.
(b) Underground Surveys—

(1) Main Road Traverses.
(2) Main Road Check Surveys—These should be made when any point of the workings of the
mine has advanced at a distance of 500 metres from the previous check survey.
(3) Check surveys for Reference Points.
(4) Check surveys for barriers against waterlogged workings; before abandonment; and on
change of ownership or on re-opening etc. as per regulation 65 of the Coal Mines Regulations,
1957.
(5) Correlation of underground and surface surveys.
(6) Joint Surveys.
(c) leveling—
(1) Establishment of surface and underground bench marks.
(2) Levels of workings about to be abandoned.
(3) Subsidence leveling.

(Cir. 28/1966)
4. Use of polyester film for original mine plans—The original mine plans are required to be
prepared on mounted paper and tracings on tracing cloth are prepared from the original plans for
various statutory purposes.
However, the non-availability of good quality drawing paper mounted on cloth, in the Indian
market, through indigenous sources, has been causing concern to the mining industry ingeneral.
The problem was discussed with Director, Survey of India, Eastern Circle, Calcutta, who opined
that presently the best medium for preparation and maintenance of plans is the polyestertracing
film (which is now being manufactured by some Indian firms), which has betterdimensional
stability than best of the mounted paper.
Use should, therefore, be made of polyester tracing film of 125 micro gauge for preparation of
original mine plans and of lesser gauge for tracings of various statutory/other plans.
(Cir. Gem.2/1980)
CMR59/MMR61
1. Plans of Old Workings— In some mines the main underground plan does not show the old
workings in the seam. This is a serious contravention of the provisions of Reg. 59(1) (b) (ii) of
CMR 1957.
The plan maintained under this clause should show the position of all the workings of the seam
or section. Failure to do so may result in the advancing galleries holing inadvertently into old
workings, causing an inrush of gases or water.
Special attention should therefore be paid to this matter. A remark on the condition of the old
workings (viz., date of abandonment or discontinuance, whether full of water or gases, and the
reduced levels of the edges of workings, if available) should also be noted on the plan.
(Cir. 6/1955)
2. Joint Survey Plan—The plan kept under Clause (d) of Reg. 59(1) of CMR 1957 shall also
on every occasion that the details required under Clause (a) of Reg. 59(4) are brought up-to- date
in compliance with the provision of Reg. 58(3), be signed by the surveyor and the
manager of the adjoining mine(s) having workings within 60 metres of the common boundary
(or where the boundary is in dispute, within 60 metres of the boundary claimed by the owner of
the mine concerned) signifying the correctness of the common boundary, or the disputed
boundaries, as the case may be, and of the position of the workings in relation to one another.
(Cir. 12/1958)
3. Water Courses to be Re-surveyed— As in several cases the course of jores, nallas and other
water courses has shifted to a considerable extent over the past few years from the courseshown
on the mine plans, it is necessary that every water course is re-surveyed and correlated with the
workings belowground. Wherever any large discrepancy is noticed from the known data, it
should be intimated to the J.D.M.S. The report should be accompanied by necessary plans
explaining the change. If the re-survey indicates that any new danger has arisen, this should also
be clearly indicated in the intimation aforesaid.
(Cir. 44/1959)
1. Particulars of dams to be shown on plans— The depth to which the dams are cut into the
roof, floor and sides are important dimensions. Similarly, the materials used in the construction
of a dam are also important details. These should be shown/indicated on the plan.
(D.G.M.S. Instruction dated 12.8.59)
2. Water Danger Plan— The surface contour lines and underground spot levels etc. and the
permanent benchmark required to be shown under Reg. 59(3) of CMR 1957 should be shown
on a separate tracing of the underground workings of the mine, which should be kept up-to-
date as required under Reg. 58(3)
The plan, which may be called 'Water Danger Plan', shall also show surface drainage system of
the mine.
(Cir. 13/1958 & 30/1969)
3. Water Danger Plan: Measures to give warning of danger of inundation—Attention is

invited to Circular No. 30 of 1969 regarding maintenance of a separate Water Danger Plan at
the mine. This is to amplify that the plan to be so maintained should show the following
features to serve the desired purpose of guarding against danger of surface and underground
inundation—
(i) the position of the workings below ground; and every borehole and shaft (with depth),
including opening, cross-measure drift, goaf, pumping station.
(ii) the general direction and rate of dip of the strata.
(iii) such sections of the seam as may be necessary to show any substantial variation in
the thickness or character thereof and show the working section.
(iv) the position of every dyke, fault and other geological disturbance with the amount
and direction of throw.
(v) the position and reduced level of permanent benchmark.
(vi) spot levels taken in workings belowground at easily identifiable points e.g.,
(a) along haulage roadways, at every roadway junction except in roadways where
tramming is done by manual means in which case spot levels may be shown at points
not more than 150 metres apart.
(b) in the case of the headings which have been discontinued either temporarily or
permanently also at the end of such headings.
(vii) every source of water such as river, stream, watercourse, reservoir, water-logged
opencast workings on the surface, and the outline of all water-logged workings on the
belowground lying within 60 metres of any part of the workings measured in any direction.
(viii) every reservoir, dam or other structure, either above or belowground, constructed to
withstand a pressure of water or to control an inrush of water, along with reference to its design
and other details of construction.
(ix) surface contour lines drawn at vertical intervals not exceeding five metres (or ten
metres in the case of a mine where there are no workings belowground or in case of mines
situated in hilly terrain, such other larger interval as the J.D.M.S. may permit by an order in
writing and subject to such conditions as he may specify) over the whole area lying within 200
metres of any part of the workings.
(x) surface drainage system of the mine.
(xi) the highest flood level of the area.
(xii) warning lines to draw visual attention to dangers of inundation arising out of (a)
surface water (b) unconsolidated strata, (c) water bearing strata and (d) underground water.
Note—The distance at which these warning lines may be drawn from the source of danger would
vary depending upon the rate of progress of workings in a mine and cannot, therefore,be
specifically indicated. This distance should, however, be such as to enable the management to
take note of danger well in advance so that necessary permission for working within a statutorily
restricted area could be obtained well in time.
2.0 In this context. Article 4 of Code of Coal Mines Surveying Practice recommended by the
Technical Committee on Mining Standards in respect of Standards of Accuracy of Mine Plans,
appointed by the Government of India, is reproduced in the Appendix, for ready reference and
necessary action in respect of additional measures to be taken to give timely warning of danger
of inundation.
APPENDIX
Extract from the Code of Coal Mines Surveying Practice

ARTICLE 4: Measures to give Warning of Danger of Inundation
4.1 Responsibility—It is one of the important statutory duties and responsibilities of surveyors
to record in a bound paged book 'the full facts when workings of the mine have approached to
about 75 metres from the mine boundary or from disused or waterlogged working'. Besides this
requirement it is recommended that warning lines should be drawn on plans to draw visual
attention to dangers of inundation arising out of—
(i) Surface water

(ii) Unconsolidated strata
(iii) Water-bearing strata, and
(iv) Underground water.
4.1.2 The distance at which these warning lines may be drawn from the source of danger would
vary depending upon the rate of progress of workings in a mine, and cannot therefore be
specifically laid down, but this distance should be such as to enable the management to take note
of the danger well in advance so that necessary permission for working within a statutorily
restricted area could be obtained.
4.1.3 The following code of practice requiring measures to be taken for giving warning of danger
of inundation are in addition to and not in substitution for any relevant provisions of the Coal
Mines Regulations, 1957 or any amendments thereof.
4.2 Workings in the Proximity of Bodies of Water on the Surface or

Underground
4.2.1 Location of Bodies of Water—Every effort shall be made to locate and to mark on the
underground plan, Manager's plan, Overman's plan and on Water Danger plan, the limits of
any surface or underground body of water which may constitute a danger within the boundary
of a mine or within 60 metres outside the boundary.
4.2.2 Water in Old Workings—Where old workings exist which may constitute a danger, it shall
be assumed, for the purpose of marking the above-mentioned plans, that they contain water until
the contrary is proved.
4.2.3 Position of Old Workings—All possible steps shall be taken to ensure that the outline of all
old workings, in the same seam or in any other seam within 60 metres (being the shortest distance
measured on any direction whether horizontal, vertical, or inclined) thereof are shown correctly
on the underground plan, Manager's plan. Overman's plan and Water Danger plan. Such an
outline shall be endorsed with the name of seam, reduced level of the water and the date on which
such water level was recorded.
All old plans shall be regarded with suspicion until their accuracy has been verified, and every
effort shall be made to obtain all existing information about old workings; if there is doubt about
the position of old workings, this fact shall be mentioned on the plans.
4.2.4 Warning Line—In addition to showing the outline of any body of water which may
constitute a danger, the above plans shall be marked with a green line verged yellow to indicate
that any advance beyond that line will bring the workings within a distance of 120 metres of
the body of water or such greater distance as may be fixed by the management.
4.2.5 Large Cautionary Zones—If the size of the cautionary zone is such that it covers the whole
area of the plan, and no warning line can be shown, the words 'SURFACE WATER' or
'UNDERGROUND WATER' whichever are applicable shall be printed in green large type
lettering across the plan, together with a note of the depth and reduced level of the water and its
pressure if known.
4.2.6 Statutory Restriction Line—The underground plan, manager's, overman's and water
danger plans shall also be marked with a green line verged green at a distance of 60 metres (being
the shortest distance measured in any direction whether horizontal, vertical or inclined) from the
edge of any body of water to indicate that any advance beyond that line can only be made with
the permission of Chief Inspector of Mines.
4.2.7 Check Surveys—When approaching a body of water likely to constitute a danger, check
surveys and leveling of the workings shall be carried out when a point has been reached 120
metres, or such greater distance as may be fixed by the management, from the body of water.
Wherever possible, there shall be an independent check by a surveyor other than the one
normally conducting surveys at the colliery.
4.2.5 Undersea Workings and Water Bearing Strata—The foregoing provisions shall not apply
to undersea workings ad water-bearing strata which may constitute a danger. These shall receive
special consideration by the management.
4.2.9 Informing the Management—The surveyor shall inform the manager in writing, of all
known facts when approach is being made towards a water cautionary zone. All reservations and
doubts which may exist concerning the accuracy of the plans shall be fully explained.
4.3 Workings in the Proximity of Unconsolidated Surface Deposits
4.3.1 Definition of Unconsolidated Surface Deposits—For the purpose of this code the term
'Unconsolidated surface deposits' includes moss, peat, quicksand, and in addition, abandoned
opencast workings, sand, gravel, silt, mud and any other fluid matter, other than water, lying
above the rock head, and likely to constitute a danger.
4.3.2 Making the Plans—When the geological maps of the area or any investigation or local
knowledge indicates the existence of unconsolidated surface deposits within the boundary of a
mine or within 60 metres outside it, the limits and nature of such deposits shall be marked on the
geological plan, underground plan, manager's plan, overman's plan & water danger plan. The
limits so marked shall be endorsed in green large type lettering with the words
'UNCONSOLIDATED DEPOSITS' together with a note of their thickness.
4.3.3 Warning Line— In addition to showing the outline of any body of unconsolidated surface
deposit as above, a warning line consisting of a green line verged yellow, drawn in such a
position as to indicate that any advance beyond that line will bring the workings within a
distance of 120 metres, or ten times the thickness of the seam worked (whichever is the
greater) of the unconsolidated surface deposits.
4.3.4 Large Cautionary Zone— If the whole area of the plan is overlaid by unconsolidated
deposits and no warning line can be shown, the words 'UNCONSOLIDATED DEPOSITS'
shall be printed in green large type lettering across the plan and the thickness of the deposit shall
be shown.
4.3.5 Statutory Restriction Line—The underground, manager's overman's, and water danger
plans shall also be marked with the green line verged green at a distance of 60 metres (being the
shortest distance in any direction whether horizontal, vertical or inclined) from the edge of
unconsolidated surface deposits to indicate that any advance beyond that line can only be made
with the permission of Chief Inspector of Mines.
4.3.6 Informing the Management—The Surveyor shall inform the manager in writing of the full
facts when approach is being made towards a cautionary zone for unconsolidated deposits, and
all reservations and doubts which may exist concerning the accuracy of the plans shall be fully
explained.
(Cir. Tech. 1/1976)
4. Maintenance of off-set plans of workings beneath surface features—Permissions under

105 and 126 of Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 have been granted for development of workings
under different surface features stipulating inter-alias the dimensions of the galleries which
may be driven.
The frequency and type of inspections to be made beneath such surface features have been
stipulated in DGMS Circular No. 1 of 1960. It is observed (that with the passage of time and
spalling from the pillar sides and sometime due to robbing, the dimensions of the galleries
increase beyond the permitted limits and the supporting pillars become less in size.
In view of the above managements are requested to prepare and maintain off-set plans on a scale
having a representative factor of 500: 1 in respect of all existing workings beneath the surface
features and within a distance of 45 metres thereof in case of permissions granted underReg. 105
and within a distance of 15 metres thereof in case of permissions granted under Reg. 126.
The job of completion of the off-set plans, referred to above, shall be completed within one
year and the completion report shall be sent to the concerned Director of Mines Safety of the
Region and the D.G.M.S.
(Cir. Tech. 11/1982)
5. Scale of mine plans—In exercise of powers under Rg. 55(1) (d) of the Coal Mines
Regulations 1957, the D.G.M.S. has required (vide the Directorate's Notification No. 1632
dated 8th Dec., 1980 published in the Gazette of India, Part-11, Section 3(i), G.S.R. 76 dated
17th Jan.. 1981) the owners/agents/managers of all coal mines to prepare and maintain all the
new and reconstructed mine plans on a standard metric scale, having representative factor of
2000:1 or 1000:1
(Cir. Legis. 2/1981)
6. Geological Plan—A scale of 16" to a mile (1"-330 ft or a R.F. of 1:3960) is considered
suitable for the purpose.
The plans may be made out from the relevant sheets of GSI maps. In case, however, GSI maps
on this scale are not available, the smaller-scale GSI maps may be enlarged to this scale. Fuller
details of geological features and disturbances etc. should then be filled in, the information being
obtained from the field and collected from the locality. All known information should be shown
on the plan.
(Cir. 3/1958)
7. Scale of Geological Plan—The Mine Geological Plan may be maintained at a scale having
a representative factor of 5000:1 or on any other scale on which the statutory plan showing the
workings of the mine is prepared.
(Cir. 65/1964)
CMR 61 / MMR 63
1. Plans of abandoned or discontinued workings— It is very essential to have the up-to-date
and complete plans of the abandoned or discontinued workings at a mine in the interest of safety
of persons employed in the neighboring mine as well as of the public. Their non- submission
constitutes a serious violation and also a continuing offence so long as it is not remedied and
complied with. Therefore, correct and up-to-date plans of the discontinued or abandoned
workings as required under Reg. 63 of the MMR 1961 shall be submitted.
(Cir. 7/1967)
2. Checklist for Abandoned mine plans under Regulation 61 of CMR 1957— When any
mine or seam or section thereof is abandoned or the working thereof has been discontinuedover
a period exceeding 60 days, the owner of the mine is required to submit, within 30 days of
abandonment or 90 days of discontinuance, to the D.G.M.S. two copies of Abandoned Mine
Plans and Sections. These are, in fact, true copies of the up-to-date plan and section of the
workings of the mine or part, maintained under Regulation 59(i) (b) and (c) with additional
information regarding location of the mine etc.
To cut down procedural delay in processing and recording the AMPS, it is hereby advised that
these A.M. Plans be submitted to the Dy. Director-General of Mines Safety of the concerned
Zone.
From experience it can be said that at times the plans and sections submitted lack vital details
which also raise doubts about their accuracy. Consequently, considerable time andenergy
must be spent to get the desired information. To guard against such eventualities in future
management is advised to ensure that the plans being submitted are verified for detailsas per the
check list given in the appendix.
APPENDIX
Check list for submission a/abandoned mine Plans under Reg. 61 of CMR 1957
1.1 From DGMS/AMP/I

(i) Two copies of the (printed) forms obtainable from the Dy. Director-General of the concerned
Zone shall be submitted, duly filled in along with the plans.
(ii) Factual information about all the items in the forms shall be furnished correctly and fully.
1.2 Plans and Sections :
(1) Two copies of the plans/sections shall be submitted on tracing cloth/ polyester tracing film
only.
(2) The plans/sections shall be true copies of the original plans/sections, which are being
maintained at the mine under Reg. 59(1) (b) and (c) and a certificate to this shall be incorporated
on both the sets of tracings. The plans shall, however, show as given below :
2.1 Reg. 58(1) :
(a) (i) Name of owner :

(ii) Name of mine :
(iii) Purpose for which the plan/section is prepared.
(b) True north or magnetic meridian with date of the latter :
(c) A scale, at least 25 cms. long and suitably sub-divided.
2.2 Conventions as per second schedule
2.3 Plans to be brought up-to-date before abandonment or at the time of I discontinuance.
3.0 Reg. 59(1) (b):
(i) Position of workings, belowground.
(ii) Position of boreholes and shafts (with depth), incline openings, cross-measure drifts,goaves,
fire stoppings or seals.
(iii) Every important surface feature within the boundaries such as RIy., road, river, stream,
water course, tank, reservoir, opencast working and building which is within 200 mtrs of any
parts of the working measured horizontally and H.F.L. of river(s) and stream(s).
(iv) General direction and rate of dip of strata. (v) Sections of the seam(s).
(vi) The position of every fault, dyke, and other geological disturbances with amount of throw
and direction.
(vii) (I) an abstract of all statutory restrictions in respect of the working, if any, withreference
to the order imposing the same.
(II) end of the workings marked with dotted lines and last date of survey.
4.0 Reg. 56 (1) (c) : Vertical mine sections, where average inclination exceeds 30
degrees from the horizontal.
Reg. 59 (2) : Multi-section workings lying within 9 mtrs. to be shown in

different colour on a combined plan separately.
Reg. 59 (3) (a) : Surface contour lines at vertical intervals, not exceeding 5 mtrs.
Reg. 59 (3) (b): Spot levels along all important drivage and at the ends of the headings.
Reg. 59 (3) (c) : Benchmark on the surface in relation to M.S.L.
Reg. 59 (4) (a) (i) Settled and/or claimed boundary of the mine.
(ii) Up-to-date working of all the mines situated within 60 mtrs from
the boundary.
5.0 Reg. 61 (1) : Distance and bearing of at least one shaft or opening, in relation.
to T.J.P. (Tri-junction-pillar) or any permanent surface features.
Underground spot levels at the end of all workings.
Position of water dam(s) with dimensions and particulars of

construction.
6.0 Reg. 64 (2) : A certificate of correctness of the plan (as printed in the original
plan).
Reg. 64 (3) : The tracing should bear index No. of the original plan, from
which it is traced and should be certified to be a true copy of the
original plan by the surveyor and countersigned by the Manager.
7.0 If certain particulars as given above are not shown in the plan due to its nonexistence or
non-applicability, certificates to this effect shall also be clearly given on the body of the plan.
3. Submission of Abandoned Mine Plans under Regulation 63 of MMR 1961— When any
mine or in case of a mine to which Reg. 142 applies, any part thereof, is abandoned or the
workings thereof have been discontinued for a period exceeding four months, the owner of the
mine must submit, within 30 days of abandonment/five months of discontinuance, to the
D.G.M.S. two copies of Abandoned Mine Plans and sections. These are in fact, true copies of
up-to-date plan and section of the workings of the mine or part, maintained under clauses (b),
(c) & (d) of Reg. 61(1), with additional information regarding the location of the mine.
To cut down procedural delays in processing and recording the AMPs, managements are
hereby advised to submit these A.M. Plans to the Dy. Director-General of Mines Safety of the
concerned Zone.
From past experience it can be said that at times the plans and sections submitted lack vital details
which also raise doubts about their accuracy.
Consequently, considerable time and energy has to be spent to get the desired information. To
guard against such eventualities in future you are advised to ensure that the plans beingsubmitted
are verified for details as per the check list given in the appendix.
Appendix
1.1 From DGMS/AMP/L

(i) Two copies of the (printed) forms obtainable from the Dy. Director General of the concerned
Zone/Director General, Dhanbad shall be submitted, duly filled in, along with plans;
ii) Factual information about all the items in the form shall be furnished correctly and fully.
(iii) The owner/agent/manager shall sign the form with name and his designation.
1.2 Plans & Sections :
(1) Two copies of the plans/sections shall be submitted on tracing cloth/ polyester tracing film
only.
(2) The plans/sections shall be true copies of the original plans/sections, which are being
maintained at the mine under Regulation 61(1) (b) (c) & (d) and certificate to this effect shall
be incorporated on both the sets of tracings. The plans shall, however, show as given below :
2.1 Reg. 60 (1)
(a) (i) Name of owner:

(ii) Name of Mine
(iii) Purpose for which the plan/section is prepared.
(b) True north or magnetic meridian with date of the latter:
(c) A scale, at least 25 cms long and suitably sub-divided.
3.0 The plans to be brought up to date before abandonment or at the time of

discontinuance.
4.0 Reg. 61 (1) (b):
(i) Position of workings, belowground.
(ii) Position of boreholes and shafts (with depth), drive, cross- cut, winze, rise, excavation
(Sloped ground) and every tunnel and air passage connected therewith.
(iii) Pillars or blocks of minerals are left to support of surface features. (iv) Every
importantsurface feature within the boundaries such as Rly., road, river, stream, water
course, tank,
reservoir, opencast workings and building within 200 mtrs of any part of the workingsmeasured
horizontally.
(v) General strike of vein and mineral bed.
(vi) The position of every fault, dyke, and other geological disturbance with amount of throw and
direction.
(vii)
(viii) (I) an abstract of all statutory restrictions in respect of the workings, if any withreference
to the order for imposing the same,
(II) end of the workings marked with dotted lines and last date of survey.
5.0 Reg. 61 (c) : Transverse sections as per

(1) (d) : requirement. Vertical sections as per
(f) (vi): requirement.
Surface contour lines at vertical interval not exceeding 5
mtrs.
(vii) (I): the highest flood levels.
(II) : benchmark on the surface in relation to M.S.L.
(2) : Multi-section workings lying within 10 mtrs. to be
shown in
different colour on a combined plan.
(3) (a) (i): Settled and/or claimed boundary of the mines.
(ii) : Up-to-date workings of all the mines situated within 60
mtrs. from the mine boundary
6.0 Reg. 63 (i) : Distance and bearing of at least one shaft or opening,
(1)
in relation to T.J.P. or any other permanent
surfacefeature.
(ii) : Underground spot levels at the end of all workings.
(iii) : Position of water dam(s) with dimensions and
particulars ofconstruction.
7.0 Reg. 66 : A certificate of correctness of the Plan (as printed in
(2) the
original plan).
Reg. 66 (3) : Every tracing should bear the index No. of the original
plan
from which it is traced and should be certified to be true
copy of the original plan by the surveyor and
countersigned by the Manager.
8.0 If certain particulars as given above are not shown on the plan due to its nonexistence or non-
applicability, certificates to this effect shall also be clearly given on the body of the plan.
(Cir.Legis. 2/1987)
4. Submission of Abandonment Mine Plan (A.M.P.)— Provisions of Reg. 61 of the Coal Mines
Regulations 1957 require submission of plans and sections to the D.G.M.S. within 30 days of
abandonment or 90 days of discontinuance of a mine or seam or section thereof. Apart from the
statutory requirement, these A.M.Ps. serve useful purpose both for the mine operators and the
community.
Unfortunately, the submission of A.M.Ps. has fallen down sharply in the recent past.
NOTIFICATION
Dhanbad, the 1st October, 2018
G.S.R. 973(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred on me as Chief Inspector of Mines, under
sub- regulation (3) of Regulation 64 of the Coal Mines Regulations 2017, I, Prasanta Kumar Sarkar,
ChiefInspector of Mines, also designated as the Director General of Mines Safety, hereby, specify that
all plans and sections prepared or submitted in accordance with the provisions of Coal Mines
Regulations, 2017 shall be accurate within the limits of error as specified below:
SPECIFICATIONS OF LIMITS OF ERROR

1.0 Plans
1.1 Accuracy of Correlation with Survey of India National Grid

The positions of the surface reference stations and the centres of all mine shafts at the surface and
reference points of underground surveys and also the boundaries of the mine and all surface features
required to be shown shall be shown upon the key and Master plans in their correct positions relative to
the Survey of India National Grid within the limits of error of survey and plotting as specified hereinafter.
1.2 Plotting Errors

All surface and underground surveys made and carried out in accordance with this
Code shall be plotted on the plan of the mine so that, in the case of a plan on the scale of 1/2000,
all points in the survey are correct by scale to their calculated co-ordinate position within a limit not
exceeding 50 centimetres. In case of a plan prepared on the scale of 1/1000, the corresponding limit of
error shall not exceed 25centimetres.
2.0 Surface surveys

2.1 Triangulation Station points
The position of every station point of triangulation with reference to the point of origin of the survey,
calculated from an initial base line (or the Survey of India topo triangulation stations) shall agree with
the position of that station point, calculated from a verification base line, within a limit of error not
exceeding 1/5,000th of the linear horizontal distance of the station point from the point of origin.
2.2 Traverses
Every traverse made between station points of a triangulation and / or for the determination of the
boundaries of the mine or for the determination of other important surface details, shall be closed
polygonally and shall be made within limits of error as follows:
(i) The total angular error of the traverse shall not exceed 30√n seconds where ‘n’ is the
number ofobserving stations (including the initial and closing stations).
(ii) The error of closure (calculated by co-ordinates) after distribution of the total angular
error shall not exceed 1/3,000th of the sum of the horizontal lengths of the drafts of the
traverse.
3.0 Underground Surveys

3.1 Instrument for Main Road Traverses:
Every traverse made to determine or check the position of an underground survey station or the check
theposition of the main roadways of a mine shall be made with a theodolite the smallest reading of which
does not exceed 20 seconds of arc and all measurements shall be made with a steel band or steel tape
not less than 30 metres in length.
3.2 Angular Error of Closed Traverses

The total angular error of any underground traverse or check survey which has been closed polygonally
shall not exceed (20 + x)√n seconds, in which expression the value of ‘x’ is 10 seconds or the smallest
reading in seconds of sub-division of the circle of the instrument employed (whichever is greater) and
‘n’ is the number of observing stations.
3.3 Co-ordinate Error of Closed Traverses

The error of closure of any underground traverse of check survey which has been closed polygonally
(calculated by co-ordinates after distribution of the total angular error) shall not exceed 1/2500th of the
sum of the horizontal lengths of the drafts of the traverse.
3.4 Co-ordinate Error of Open Traverses

Where an underground traverse has commenced from and closed upon surface reference points or upon
survey stations of which the co-ordinates have previously been determined, but has not been closed
polygonally, the error of closure (calculated by co-ordinates) shall not exceed 1/1,500th of sum of the
horizontal lengths of the drafts of the traverse.
3.5 Subsidiary Surveys

Subsidiary surveys, to determine the position of any line of face or goaf and the positions of road
junctions made between any two stations of check survey, shall have a permissible limit of error of
closure by plotting not exceeding 1/500th of sum of the horizontal lengths of the drafts of the survey.
3.6 Checking Subsidiary Surveys

Where it is impracticable to maintain underground check survey stations, and/or where subsidiary
surveys cannot be closed upon check survey stations, the difference in location of any point on the line
offace or goaf as determined by any two or more such surveys shall not exceed 3 metres.
3.7 Errors of Correlation by wires

The correlations of surface and underground workings carried out by:
(i) Single wire in each of two or more shafts.
or
(ii) Two or more wires in a single shaft
Shall be deemed to be within the required limit of error when the difference in value of azimuth of any
reference line of the underground survey relative to the surface reference base line, as determined by
two or more independent series of observations between wires, does not exceed two minutes of arc.
3.8 Errors of Magnetic Correlation

The Correlation of the surface and underground workings by precise magnetic observation (carried out
by magnetic observations on the surface reference base line and by magnetic observations on not less
than two underground observation lines, each tested independently for magnetic attraction and
connected by a traverse survey carried out within the limit of error required by para 3.3 above) shall be
deemed to be within the required limit of error when (after distribution of the permissible angular error
in the traverse connecting the underground observation base lines) the difference of azimuth between
those base lines so determined agrees with the difference of bearing between the base lines as determined
by magnetic observation relative to the surface reference base line, within a limit of error not exceeding
two minutesof arc.
3.9 Errors of correlation by Direct Connection
For the correlation of the surface and underground workings by direct connections through adits and
inclines the traverse connection from, or between the points of reference to the surface shall be carried
out within a limit of error required by para 3.3 of this Code, and the correlation shall be deemed to be
within the required limit of error when (after distribution of the permissible angular error in the traverse)
the values of the azimuth of any underground reference line relative to the surface reference base line,
as determined by any two or more such independent surveys, agree within a limit of error not exceeding
oneminute of arc.
4.0 Levels
4.1 Errors of Surface Levels
The levelling to determine mine surface benchmarks shall commence from a railway bench mark and
close upon a second railway bench mark or shall commence from a Survey of India bench mark and
close upon a second Survey of India bench mark, within a limit of error not exceeding 2 centimetres per
kilometer. After Survey of India benchmarks are available, the railway bench marks and Survey of India
benchmarks shall be linked by a levelling within a limit of error not exceeding 2 cm per km, and
thereafter a note shall be made on the plan giving the correction relating to the surface bench mark value
with the Survey of India levelling and National Datum lines.
4.2 Errors for Underground Benchmarks
The Levels of shaft inset benchmarks shall be determined by shaft measurements and shall be deemed
to be within the required limit of error when any two or more measurements from the surface benchmark
to the mine inset benchmark agree within a limit of error not exceeding 1/5,000th.
4.3 Errors of Underground Levelling
All such underground leveling made to determine or check the levels of underground benchmarks shall
close within a limit of error not exceeding 1/2500th of the inclined length of the route of the levelling.
4.4 Subsidiary Levels
In the case of subsidiary leveling made to determine the level of any point on a line of face or goaf or of
any other part of the workings and which are not closed between underground benchmarks, the
difference in levels of any such point as determined by any two or more such leveling shall not exceed
50 cm.
SUMMARY OF LIMITS OF ERROR
1.0 Plans
Plotting
errors
Plans on 1/2000 scale 50 cm.
Plans on 1/1,000 scale 25 cm.
2.0 Surface Surveys
(i) Triangulation
Position of stations of the triangulation 1/5,000th of the linear horizontal
As determined from initial and distance from the local point or
origin. Verification bases
(ii) Traverses
Total angular error 30√ n seconds
Error of closure 1/3,000th of horizontal length of
thetraverse.
3.0 Underground Surveys

(i) Traverse closed polygonally
Total angular error (20+x)√n seconds
Error of closure 1/2,500th of the horizontal
length ofthe traverse
(ii) Traverse not closed polygonally but closed upon reference point
Error of closure 1/1,500th of horizontal length
ofthe traverse
(iii) Subsidiary Surveys
Error of closure by plotting 1/500th of horizontal length of
thetraverse
Difference of two or more determinations 3
metres of any subsidiary points
4.0 Correlations
By shaft wires 2 minutes of arc
By magnetic observations 2 minutes of arc
By direct connection 1 minute of arc
5.0 Levels
Surface mine bench marks 2 cms per km
Inset bench marks Two or more shaft
measurements to established
inset bench mark
should agree within 1/5,000.
Inbye bench marks 1/2500th of the inclined
length ofthe levelling
Subsidiary points 50 cm.
Managements are requested to ensure submission of A.M.Ps. to the D.G.M.S. within the time frame
stipulated in the regulations. In respect of the abandoned mines/seams for which A.M.P. had not been
submitted, the same may be done as early as possible.
CMR 62 / MMR 64
1. Survey instruments and materials—According to Reg. 62 of the Coal mines Regulations,
1957 and the corresponding Reg. 64 of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961, it is the
responsibility of the owner or agent of the mine to "provide accurate and reliable survey
instruments and materials for the proper carrying out of all survey and leveling work and for
the preparation of the plans and sections required under these regulations; and no other
instruments shall be used in connection with any such survey or leveling work". It is noticed that
some of the mines have not provided such instruments with the result that the mine surveyors
find it difficult to prepare plans accurately. Managements are therefore requested to take
necessary corrective actions.
(Cir. 75/1965)
2. Mine Surveyor : Facilities and workload—At several mines inadequate facilities are
provided to surveyors to carry out their work. Therefore, the surveyors working at such mines
find it extremely difficult to comply with the recommended standards of accuracy.
In addition to their statutory functions, surveyors look after numerous other jobs such as civil
engineering works, preparation of bills etc. All these additional jobs leave surveyors with
insufficient time to do justice to the important functions for which they are statutorily responsible
and liable for penal action.
Now that high quality precision survey instruments are available in the country through
indigenous sources, there is no reason why the same cannot be provided.
Further a surveyor shall be provided with due assistance of chainmen in the field and draftsman
etc. in the drawing office. Therefore, before fixing the workload of a surveyor in the mine, the
facilities, both in respect of instruments and personnel, provided to a surveyor shall be taken into
account.
(Cir. 18/1972)
CMR 63
Numbering of plans—The plans submitted along with any application for depillaring, and
also those required to be submitted along with other applications made under CMRs should be
suitably numbered for future reference.
(Cir. 19/1960)
MEANS OF ACCESS AND EGRESS
CMR 66
Winding Arrangements at Second Outlet—In exercise of powers under the proviso to Reg.
66(2) of CMR 1957 it is clarified that the mechanical equipment for winding cannot be
considered to be "so installed and maintained as to be constantly available for use" unless—
(a) in case of a steam engine, the steam is available all the time; and
(b) in all cases, a winding engine-man and a banksman are posted at the pit top all
thetime, whenever any person is present belowground.
(Cir. 22/1960)
MMR 75
Ladders and platforms—During the past few years number of fatal accidents by falling from
the ladderways has been persistently high. In most of the cases, persons fell down from ladders
between two platforms 10 to 15 m. vertically apart and fixed to the sides of the shaft by iron
spikes, while ascending or descending.
Though the Regulation 75(i) of the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961, stipulates provision
of platforms at not more than 15 m intervals where the inclination is more than 30°, and 10m
intervals where inclination is more than 60°, it is highly desirable that this vertical interval
should be reduced further and platforms may be provided at closer intervals of 3 m.
(Cir. Tech. 6/1978)
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Distance measurement is a critical aspect of mine surveying as it is essential to accurately determine

Equipment used in chain surveying:

Principle of Chain surveying

Survey station and Main station

Taking Offsets: Every offset involves two measurements

Errors and Mistakes in Chaining

The correction due to misalignment is given by

Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM)

Advantages of Electronic Distance Measurement

4. Which category of errors in EDM is caused by imperfections or malfunctions of the instrument?

9. Which factor does the selection of an EDM instrument depend on?

10. What is the purpose of using reflectors in EDM measurements?

Some of the disadvantages are:

Miners' dials and other compass instruments

Loose needle surveying

3. What is the purpose of dialing in mines?

5. Which method of surveying is more accurate and precise?

Types of total station

Working principle of the total station in surveying

Errors in Total Station

Solved Previous Year Questions

(2) The longest line in the triangulation

(3) The shortest line in the triangulation

(4) The offset line drawn from the chain line

(5) None of the Options

(1) Straight line

(2) Base line

(3) Plotting line

(5) Tie line

3. Which of these is not an instrument for measuring distances

(2) Steel tape

(4) lnvar Tape

Correction Answer : Option No.(5)

(5) None of the Options

5. Number of links per metre length of a chain are

(5) None of the Options

(5) None of the Options

11. Modern EDM uses which among the following waves :

13. For ranging a line, the number of ranging rods required is

(1) At least two

(2) At least three

(3) At least four

(4) At least five

(5) At least one

(5) None 0fthe Options

Types of Leveling in Surveying

It is a modified form of trigonometric leveling in which the Tacheometer principle is used to

Types of Levels Used in Leveling

Cooke’s Reversible Level

Temporary and Permanent Adjustment of Levels

booking and reduction methods