Vertical Angle in Photogrammetry Stadia and Compass Surveying Formulas

Vertical Angle is the angle between horizontal distance and slope distance. And is denoted by x. Vertical Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Vertical Angle is always positive. Typically, the value of Vertical Angle is greater than 0.

Photogrammetry Stadia and Compass Surveying formulas that make use of Vertical Angle

fxHorizontal Distance using GradienterGo

fxVertical Distance using GradienterGo

fxStaff Intercept in Gradienter given Horizontal DistanceGo

fxStaff Intercept in Gradienter given Vertical DistanceGo

FAQ

What is the Vertical Angle?

Vertical Angle is the angle between horizontal distance and slope distance. Vertical Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Vertical Angle is always positive. Typically, the value of Vertical Angle is greater than 0.

Can the Vertical Angle be negative?

No, the Vertical Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Vertical Angle?

Vertical Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Vertical Angle can be measured.

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