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T3 E E cj * d c° o E ■B ca CJ CJ "3 E cr cj c-i o Z x 3 0- a 3 CO "8 CU o c tN J^ Vertical Control First-Order Leveling of this order is used in developing the basic framework of the national vertical net in the United States (Basic Nets A and B) so that few points in the country will be more than 50 km from an established First-Order bench ^iark. All lines close upon First-Order leveling to form cir- cuits. The lines are divided into sections 1 to 2 km in length, and each section is leveled forward and backward. The difference in the two levelings must not exceed 3.0 mm (K) 1/J for Class I (Basic Net A), or 4.0 mm (K) 1 ^ for Class II (Basic Net B), where K is the distance in kilometers. The same criteria are recommended for use in establishing primary networks of leveling in metropolitan areas, except that the lines should be closely spaced. Actual gravity values at the bench marks are needed to compute geopotential differences. If the gravity is not already available with the required ac- curacy, it shall be measured at sufficient number of bench marks so that the gravity uncertainty com- puted for any interval will not affect the accuracy of the geopotential difference by more than 0.2 x 10- 3 gpu\ Second-Order, Class I Leveling of this class should be used in developing the secondary net of the national vertical network and in densifying precise control in metropolitan areas. The leveling should connect to leveling of equal or greater accuracy to form closed circuits. All lines should be divided into sections 1 to 2 km in length, and each section should be run for- ward and backward, the two runnings of a section not to differ more than 6 mm (K) 1 /-, where K is the length of the section in kilometers. Second-Order, Class II This class should be used in subdividing loops of First-Order and Second-Order, Class I leveling to establish general area coverage. The leveling should form closed circuits with leveling of equal or greater accuracy, and should rarely extend more than 50 km unsupported in this manner. Single-run leveling for short distances is acceptable, but for distances greater than 25 km double-run leveling is recom- mended.. For double-run leveling, the line should be 1 1 geopotential unit (gpu) = 1 kilogalmeter (10 3 cm 2 sec- 2 ) divided into sections of 1 to 3 km, and the forward and backward running of each section should differ by not more than 8 mm (K) 1/J , where K is the distance in kilometers. Third-Order Third-Order leveling may be used in subdividing loops of First- and Second-Order leveling, where ad- ditional control is required for local development. Third-Order lines may be single-run, but must al- ways be loops or circuits closed upon lines of equal or higher order with a check of 12 mm (K) 1/J , or better, where K is the length of the line in kilometers. It is recommended that single-run lines be limited to 10 km in length, and double-run, to 25 km. Ex- ceptions would be control for topographic mapping at a scale of 1:24,000 or smaller, and leveling in mountainous areas, where accuracy requirements may permit Third-Order lines 50 km long. Leveling of Lower Order Trigonometric leveling, barometric leveling, and fly leveling may be considered as Fourth-Order, or less; standards for these surveys are not included in these classifications. Elevations are normally pub- lished as part of other data. Instruments and Procedures For First-Order leveling, an automatic or Lilting level with parallel plate micrometer, or equivalent, should be used. It should have horizontal sensitivity of 0.25 second of arc, or better, and should have high-quality optics that will permit repeat reading of 0.2 mm on a geodetic rod at a distance of 50 m under normal atmospheric conditions. The instru- ment should remain stable in a moderate breeze (up to 20 km/h), and should be temperature compen- sated. The rod should be composed of an invar scale under tension on a wood or metal frame equipped with a bull's-eye bubble. The scale should be accurate overall to 0.1 mm. The rods are used in pairs, each rod alternating as the forward and backward rod, and the same rod is always read first regardless of position. That is, one rod will be used for the back readings on odd-numbered in- strument stations, and for the forward readings on even-numbered stations. The lengths of sights should not exceed the criteria given in table 3, and should be shortened if refraction or scintillation is trouble- some. 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'5 g •— J4 73 i3 p2 § .2 o c o 73 C E u cS &. 03 o 55 CO E 73 E VO c Im ji HH •*** c ^ E -3 c O r) X o u G c u is. > %J U u XI 5 ^N D > Is ^ c c- 71 ^ BO ,,5; v C u c E 3 E "a S zz S c u u 13 8 -o •a > ^ 3 73 c o ^ t: o -S ^ K'S - - c Z I "8 o £ >- oo c — _y _E j: (N 2 — Z ^ For Second-Order leveling, parallel plate or sim- ilar micrometers on the instruments are not required but are desirable. Otherwise, three-wire geodetic spirit or automatic levels with horizontal sensitivity of 0.5 seconds of arc are recommended. Stadia should be read for keeping the sight lengths balanced and for adjustment purposes. The rod scale should be accurate overall to 0.2 mm. For Third-Order leveling, it is necessary to read only the middle wire when using the three-wire geodetic spirit level. National Networks of Geodetic Control There is a continuing basic program for establish- ing, upgrading, and maintaining of the National Geo- detic Control Networks described in these classifi- cations to provide adequate spacing as well as suffi- cient strength and accuracy to meet the needs and satisfy the requirements of engineers and scientists engaged in the development and conservation of the resources of the United States. The accuracy and spacing of the National Network control must be based on the most stringent requirements to be placed upon it; this accuracy should be the best achievable considering economic advantage and the capabilities of instruments and technology. Horizontal Control Network National overall accuracy is derived through the establishment of a fundamental backbone of the high-precision traverses, with accuracies of 1 : 1 ,000,- 000 integrated with satellite triangulation. Primary horizontal control (First-Order, accuracy of 1:100,- 000) establishes the principal network with arcs or traverses at a spacing not in excess of 100 km. Sec- ondary horizontal control (Second-Order, Class I, accuracy of 1:50,000), together with supplemental work (Second-Order, Class II, accuracy of 1:20,- 000) breaks down the principal network and strengthens the whole. Local horizontal control (Third-Order, Class I, accuracy of 1:10,000, and Third-Order, Class II, accuracy of 1:5,000) is ref- erenced to the network. To meet these accuracy criteria and for optimum utilization of the network, approximate station spacing, in general, along First- Order arcs is 15 km, with a breakdown to 10 km for Second-Order, Class I and 5 km for Second- Order, Class II. In areas of high land value, the station spacing for First-Order is a maximum of 8 km and Second-Order, Class I, 3 km. Second- Order, Class II and all Third-Order, Class I and Class II are as required for local usage. In addition to the above spacing of stations, con- trol shall be established at all airports, towns of 2,000 or more population, colleges, and at a 6- to 8-km spacing along coastlines and interstate high- ways. Although wider spacing may suffice for federal topographic mapping, closer spacing is required for surveys of property, highways, transmission lines, reclamation projects, and numerous other engineer- ing activities. Such stations should be situated so they are readily available to local engineers and surveyors. Frequency, stability, recoverability, and accessibility are factors to be considered when em- placing marks (including underground marks, refer- ence marks, and witness posts when appropriate). Nationwide High Precision Traverses These traverses provide scale for the worldwide satellite triangulation network and upgrade the scale and orientation of the National Network of Hori- zontal Control. They consist of a series of high-pre- cision length, angle, and astronomic azimuth deter- minations running approximately east-west and north-south through the conterminous states, forming somewhat rectangular loops. Smaller loops and spur traverses are added to connect satellite triangulation stations and areas of special interest. Standards of accuracy for high-precision traverses are not given herein. Supporting specifications ap- proved by the Federal Geodetic Control Committee outline procedures indicating the care required to obtain the approximate 1 part in 1,000,000 ac- curacy. The high precision traverses provide a geodetic reference framework of continental extent which, when remeasured in the future, will provide data for studies of deformation of the earth's crust, including continental drift and spreading. Triangulation, Trilateration, Traverse, and Bases Methods of establishment of horizontal control are triangulation, trilateration, and traverses, either sep- arately or in combination. This publication does not differentiate' between the methods used. Appropriate instrumentation and procedures are to be selected to satisfy the standards in the tables and to obtain the precision required. The general availability of electronic distance- measuring equipment has practically eliminated the use of taping procedures for the measurement of 10 base lines or traverse lengths. Accuracies are com- parable or superior to those obtained with invar tapes. Vertical Control Network In leveling, inasmuch as survey errors propagate at least as the one-half power of the distance sur- veyed, and because of the great continental distances in the United States, the precision of the primary network measurements must be of high order. The national vertical control network provides for this by a framework of high-precision basic control supporting a secondary network, which in turn sup- ports area control of a density convenient for users. The framework consists of two interrelated sys- tems, designated as Basic Nets A and B, covering the country. Basic Net A is composed of lines of First-Order, Class I leveling, forming more or less rectangular circuits 100 to 300 km across, and is the fundamental reference system. Basic Net B is composed of lines of First-Order, Class II leveling, subdividing the circuits of Net A to provide an overall spacing of 50 to 100 km. The Secondary Network consisting of lines of Second-Order, Class I leveling spaced 25 to 50 km apart densifies the national network. The more closely spaced Second- Order, Class II area control is referenced to the network. The surface of our continent is constantly chang- ing because of tectonic and other physical forces. Large areas are undergoing subsidence owing to re- moval of ground water or petroleum resources, re- gions are still emerging from glacier recession, ele- vations are changing because of natural movement of the earth's crust, and seismic activity is continu- ous. Engineers and planners need up-to-date eleva- tions to cope with new water levels and crustal changes. One of the most important factors in the devel- opment of a control level net is to establish marks that will remain stable. In some areas, the causes of ground movement are so deep-seated that it is difficult to establish a mark that will remain stable indefinitely. The usual practice is to establish, at 1- to 3-km intervals along lines of First- or Second- Order leveling, bench mark disks set in concrete posts, stable structures, and outcropping bedrock, or secured to rods and pipes driven to refusal (or a stable stratum). At each intersection of lines of the basic framework, a cluster of three "super* 1 marks is established; this cluster consists of deep isolated-pipe marks or marks in bedrock. Intersections of lines of the Secondary Network are marked by clusters of three driven-rod marks. In both cases, the next adjacent regular bench mark on each level line is the driven-rod or outcropping rock type. This pat- tern permits, to a degree, a check on the stability of marks for future extensions. Earth Movement Surveys Surveys for the measurement of horizontal and vertical movements of the earth's crust are under- taken in areas of known or suspected subsidence or seismic activity, where the safety of the inhabitants and the economy of the region are involved. These surveys consist of periodically repeated precise measurements to provide information relative to crustal distortions and strain buildup for use in geophysical studies and in engineering design and maintenance. 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