This document discusses the equipment and process for plane table surveying. The key equipment includes the plane table, tripod, alidade, trough compass, spirit level, U-fork with plumb bob, drawing paper, pins, and drawing accessories. The process of setting up the plane table involves leveling it on the tripod, centering it over the survey station, and orienting it using either a magnetic needle or back sighting method to ensure parallel lines on the table and ground.