Practice Example 1.33: Length And Bearing Of Missing Traverse Leg (1.15)

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Question 1.
Define latitude and departure in surveying.
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Think of navigating on a grid.
Question 2.
What does a closed traverse ensure?
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Recall the concept of closure in mathematics.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of traverse closure?
- To ensure accurate measurements
- To calculate area
- To fit the compass readings
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Think about why surveying needs to be precise.
4Question 4.
True or False: Latitude must always equal departure in a traverse.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of latitude and departure.
Question 5.
In a closed traverse ABCD, where AB = 100m at a bearing of 0º, BC = 200m at 90º, CD = 150m at 180º; calculate the length and bearing of DA.
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Remember to apply trigonometry for the missing leg computations.
Question 6.
Given a traverse that does not close with an error of 2m, explain how you would apply the Bowditch method to resolve this issue.
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Refer to our earlier calculations for guidance!

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