Great Trigonometrical Survey of India
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Survey_Monkey
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
Indian mathematicians
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| gptkbp:completed |
1841
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Geographical knowledge
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| gptkbp:covered_by |
Over 2,400 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:established |
The Indian Survey Department
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Great Trigonometrical Survey of India
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| gptkbp:included |
Triangulation methods
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Modern surveying techniques
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
British colonial administration
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| gptkbp:initiated_by |
gptkb:William_Lambton
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Future surveys in Asia
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| gptkbp:involved |
Geographical triangulation
Thousands of surveyors |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Geographical features of India
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Development of trigonometry in India
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| gptkbp:provided |
Data for cartography
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| gptkbp:published |
Survey reports
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Mapping India
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Accurate measurement of the Earth's shape
The first accurate map of India |
| gptkbp:significance |
Establishment of the meridian arc
|
| gptkbp:started_in |
1806
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| gptkbp:used_for |
Geodetic measurements
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| gptkbp:uses |
Astronomical observations
Mathematical techniques |
| gptkbp:utilized |
Theodolites
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| gptkbp:was |
A source of national pride
A historical achievement A project that required international collaboration A British initiative A collaborative effort A collaborative scientific effort A comprehensive survey A key development in the field of geodesy A key part of British India administration A landmark in surveying history A long-term project A major logistical operation A monumental project A pioneering project in the 19th century A precursor to modern geodesy A project of national importance A project that advanced scientific knowledge A project that demonstrated engineering prowess A project that had lasting impacts on cartography A project that involved extensive fieldwork A project that involved significant investment A project that required precision A project that shaped modern geography A project that spanned decades A scientific endeavor A significant contribution to science A significant engineering feat A project that laid the groundwork for future surveys |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Everest
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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