| Abstract: | The variation of coordinates method is employed to perform a weighted least squares adjustment of horizontal survey networks. Geodetic coordinates are required for each fixed and adjustable station. A preliminary inverse geodetic position computation is made for each observed line. Weights associated with each observed equation for direction, azimuth, and distance are applied in the formation of the normal equations in-the least squares adjustment. The number of normal equations that may be solved is twice the number of new stations and less than 150. When the normal equations are solved, shifts are produced at adjustable stations. Previously computed correction factors are applied to the shifts and a most probable geodetic position is found for each adjustable station. Pinal azimuths and distances are computed.
These may be written onto magnetic tape for subsequent computation of state plane or grid coordinates. Input consists of punch cards containing project identification, program options, and position and observation information. Results listed include preliminary and final positions, residuals, observation equations, solution of the normal equations showing magnitudes of shifts, and a plot of each adjusted and fixed station. During processing, data sets containing irrecoverable errors are rejected and the type of error is listed. The computer resumes processing of additional data sets.. Other conditions cause warning-errors to be issued, and processing continues with the current data set. |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 53592 |
| Citation Author: | Anderson, Walter L. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 52 p. ; 27 cm. |
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| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 69-10 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Weighted triangulation adjustment; 1969; OFR; 69-10; Anderson, Walter L. |
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| Citation Year: | 1969 |
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| Text: | Weighted triangulation adjustment; 1969; OFR; 69-10; Anderson, Walter L. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
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