Leveling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003314",
  "term": "Leveling",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The surveying operation for determining the difference in elevation between two or more points on the Earth's surface. It involves using a leveling instrument to sight a graduated level staff held vertically at different locations, establishing a horizontal line of sight from which vertical distances are measured. The process is foundational for creating topographic maps, designing drainage systems, and setting elevations for construction projects, with results recorded in a field book for calculation and verification.",
  "subject": "Surveying",
  "see_also": [
    "automatic leveling system"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Nivellierung",
    "es": "nivelación",
    "fr": "nivellement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/leveling/"
}