In order to transfer reduced level across a canyon, a reciprocal leveling campaign was conducted. Simultaneous readings were observed using two levels on at each side of the canyon. Each of the levels are having same magnifying power and sensitiveness of level tube. With instruments interchanged during leveling operation yielded the following average readings. Instrument Station Average near readings, (m) Average distance readings(m) R.L of X=101.345m Distance, XY=1.025Km X 1.780 2.345 y 2.435 1.870 Find out the R.L of unknown point. Comment on the errors associated with observations.

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In order to transfer reduced level across a canyon, a reciprocal leveling campaign was conducted. Simultaneous readings were observed using two levels on at each side of the canyon. Each of the levels are having same magnifying power and sensitiveness of level tube. With instruments interchanged during leveling operation yielded the following average readings.

Instrument Station

Average near readings, (m)

Average distance readings(m)

 

R.L of X=101.345m

Distance, XY=1.025Km

X

1.780

2.345

y

2.435

1.870

Find out the R.L of unknown point. Comment on the errors associated with observations.

 

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