SAMPLE PROBLEM: Given in the accompanying tabulation are the observed data for a traverse obtained from a closed compass survey. Determine the latitudes and departures of each course and its adjusted value by employing transit rule. Also determine the linear error of closure, the bearing of the side of error, and the precision of the survey made. LATITUDE(m) COURSE AB BC CD DE EF FA DISTANCE(m) 495.85 850.62 855.45 1,020.87 1,117.26 660.08 BEARING N 05° 30' E N 46° 02' E S 67° 38' E $ 12° 25' E S 83° 44' W N 55° 09′ W DEPARTURE(m)

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SAMPLE PROBLEM:
Given in the accompanying tabulation are the observed data for a traverse obtained from a closed compass survey.
Determine the latitudes and departures of each course and its adjusted value by employing
transit rule. Also determine
the linear error of closure, the bearing of the side of error, and the precision of the survey made.
COURSE
AB
BC
CD
DE
EF
FA
Solution:
DISTANCE(m)
495.85
850.62
855.45
1,020.87
1,117.26
660.08
BEARING
N 05° 30' E
N 46° 02' E
S 67° 38' E
S 12° 25' E
S 83° 44' W
N 55° 09′ W
LATITUDE(m)
DEPARTURE(m)
Transcribed Image Text:SAMPLE PROBLEM: Given in the accompanying tabulation are the observed data for a traverse obtained from a closed compass survey. Determine the latitudes and departures of each course and its adjusted value by employing transit rule. Also determine the linear error of closure, the bearing of the side of error, and the precision of the survey made. COURSE AB BC CD DE EF FA Solution: DISTANCE(m) 495.85 850.62 855.45 1,020.87 1,117.26 660.08 BEARING N 05° 30' E N 46° 02' E S 67° 38' E S 12° 25' E S 83° 44' W N 55° 09′ W LATITUDE(m) DEPARTURE(m)
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