A traverse consists of a series of straight lines connected successively at established points, along the route of a survey. The points defining the ends of the traverse line are called traverse stations or traverse points. Distances between traverse stations are known as traverse side and are measured either by direct measurement using a Tape or Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM) equipment, or by indirect measurement using tacheometer. At stations where a traverse side changes its direction, relative direction are measured with a transit or theodolite.

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