Back Sight in Vertical Control Formulas

Back Sight is the sight or reading taken towards the back or towards a known elevation. And is denoted by BS. Back Sight is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Back Sight is always negative.

Formulas to find Back Sight in Vertical Control

fxBack Sight given Height of InstrumentGo

Vertical Control formulas that make use of Back Sight

fxHeight of InstrumentGo

fxReduced Level given Height of InstrumentGo

List of variables in Vertical Control formulas

fx Height of Instrument Go

fx Reduced Level Go

FAQ

What is the Back Sight?

Back Sight is the sight or reading taken towards the back or towards a known elevation. Back Sight is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Back Sight is always negative.

Can the Back Sight be negative?

Yes, the Back Sight, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Back Sight?

Back Sight is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Back Sight can be measured.

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