SECTION II
DESCRIPTION
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General
The Surveying Altimeter is an aneroid type altimeter weighing approximately nine pounds, designed for use up to
4,500 meters above and 300 meters below sea level. It consists of a pressure sensing mechanism, a pointer, a dial, and
various accessories, housed in an aluminum case and cover.
1 Annular mirror
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Thermometer
2 Phillips head dial
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Adjusting screw
screw
7
Revolution counter
3 Pointer
8
Bezel ring
4 Desiccant indicator
9
Screw
Figure 2. Dial of surveying altimeter.
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