Baseline (surveying)

In surveying, a baseline refers to a specific, straight line that serves as a fundamental reference point for measuring distances and angles in a surveying project. It is typically a measured line between two known points and is used as a foundation for establishing other survey points and conducting triangulation. Key aspects of a baseline in surveying include: 1. **Reference Line**: The baseline is established as a known distance between two points, which can then be used to derive the locations of additional points.