Define tacheometer. State essential characteristics of tacheometer.
Tacheometer
A tacheometer is essentially a transit theodolite having a stadia diaphragm. The diaphragm is equipped with two horizontal hairs called stadia hairs in addition to the regular cross hairs.
Essential Characteristics of a Tacheometer :
1. The value of constant f/i = 100.
2. The telescope should be fitted with anallatic lens having value of (f+c) = 0
3. The telescope should be powerful, the magnification should be 20 to 30 times the diameters.
4. The vision through the telescope should give a clear and bright image for a long distance.