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3. Examples

a. Traverse 1

(1) Forward Computation

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Figure F-10
Loop Traverse Forward Computation

 

  Adjusted
Line Lat (ft) Dep (ft)
AB -176.386 -438.574
BC +203.382 -73.105
CD +192.340 +198.635
DE -219.336 +313.044


The coordinates of point A are 500.000' N, 2000.000' E. Compute the coordinates of the remaining points.

A simple way is to set up a table with North coordinates and latitudes in one column, East coordinates and departures in another.

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(2) Inverse Computation

What are the length ad bearing of the line A to C in the diagram below?

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Figure F-11
Length anf Direction Determination

 

From Equations F-5 and F-6:

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Substituting into Equation F-7

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and Equation F-8

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Because ΔN is North and ΔE is West: N86°58'47.6"W

Line AC: 512.39' at N86°58'48"W

b. Traverse 2

(1) Forward Computation

The crossing traverse in Figure F-12 was previously adjusted with the results shown below.

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Figure F-12
Crossing Traverse Forward Computation

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The coordinates of point E are 200.000' X, 1000.000' Y.

Compute the coordinates of the remaining points.

Arranging the computations in a table:

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(2) Inverse Computation

Determine the length and azimuth of the line from point F to point H.

Remember: Y=>N, X=>E; and it's To minus From.

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Because ΔY is North and ΔX is West:

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Line FH: 275.25' and azimuth of 270°40'49".