"To equip the student officers with a knowledge of the methods and instruments by means of which the fundamental control for all kinds of maps is obtained" -- Introduction.

Cover title. In binder, 29 cm.

Determination of errors and rates of chronometers -- Determination of longitude by the sextant -- Determination of latitude by the sextant -- Determination of longitude by the astronomical transit -- Determination of latitude by thodolite -- Detemination of asimuth -- Measurement of base lines -- Precise level -- Triangulation and trigonometric leveling.