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Periodically, base lines were included in the triangulation arc and used for the beginning length of the string of triangles or later, to compare the measured length with the triangulated length. Because of the accuracy required, these base lines were meticulously measured with calibrated metal tapes under very high standards and could sometimes take months to measure.