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Distance measurement instruments
A number of instruments were used over time to measure distances for surveys in Queensland, depending on the difficulty of terrain and accuracy required.
Initially, the Gunter's chain was used to measure the boundaries of town allotments and country selections. The perambulator was used to measure distances of large runs or on road and feature surveys where less accuracy was required. These were replaced by flat steel tapes, steel bands and most recently by electronic distance measuring equipment (EDME).
In this guide:
- Distance measurement instruments
- Drafting and mapping instruments
- Angular measurement instruments
- Heighting instruments
- Surveying accessories
- Astronomical observing instruments and timekeeping
- Artefact gallery
- Photographic equipment
- Calculations