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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What are the two main components derived from traverse measurements?
Think about how we project distances transform onto a map.
Name a reason why we adjust measurements in surveying.
Consider what factors lead to inaccuracies in our measurements.
What does latitude signify in traverse measurements?
Think about the direction it represents on a map.
True or False: Closing errors should always be zero in a closed traverse.
Consider what happens during measurement processes.
A closed traverse has four sides measuring 90 m, 80 m, 75 m, and 120 m with angles summing to 358°. Determine the adjustments needed to the angles and compute the corrected coordinates if one point is known as (100, 100).
Remember how angles influence the trajectory of the traverse.
You have a total latitude error of +6 m and total departure of +8 m. Using the Transit Rule, explain how to adjust the latitudes and departures of each traverse line.
Think about how your adjustments impact the overall geometry of the traverse.
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