Stadia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005597",
  "term": "Stadia",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of indirectly measuring distances and elevations using a telescopic instrument equipped with two horizontal crosshairs, called stadia hairs. The interval between these hairs, observed on a graduated rod, is proportional to the distance from the instrument to the rod. This technique provides a rapid means of surveying for topographic mapping and preliminary surveys.",
  "subject": "Surveying",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stadia",
    "es": "estadía",
    "fr": "stadia"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stadia/"
}