PLANE TABLE AND ITS ACCESSORIES
The most commonly used plane table is shown in given figure. On a tripod it consists of a well seasoned wooden table top mounted. The table top can freely rotate about vertical axis. Whenever necessary, table can be clamped in the desired orientation. By adjusting tripod legs table can be levelled.
Plane table with stand
To carry out plane table survey the following accessories are required:
- Alidade
- Plumbing fork with plumb bob.
- Spirit level
- Trough compass
- Drawing sheets and accessories for drawing.