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Correction to Latitude is the improvement given to the latitude distance. Check FAQs
cl/r=el/rLƩL
cl/r - Correction to Latitude?el/r - Error in Latitude?L - Latitude of Line?ƩL - Sum of Latitudes?

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24.5Edit=49Edit20Edit40Edit
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Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
cl/r=el/rLƩL
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
cl/r=49m20m40m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
cl/r=492040
LAST Step Evaluate
cl/r=24.5m

Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule Formula Elements

Variables
Correction to Latitude
Correction to Latitude is the improvement given to the latitude distance.
Symbol: cl/r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Error in Latitude
Error in latitude is the error occurred either in measurement or noting while surveying.
Symbol: el/r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Latitude of Line
Latitude of Line is the projection of the specific line in north-south direction.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sum of Latitudes
Sum of Latitudes is the algebraic sum of latitudes where latitude of a line is its projection onto the reference meridian (north-south line).
Symbol: ƩL
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Correction to Latitude

​Go Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule
cl/r=el/rLP

Other formulas in Traversing category

​Go Closing Error in Traversing
e=ƩL2+ƩD2
​Go Direction of Closing Error in Traversing
tanθ=ƩDƩL
​Go Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error
ƩL=e2-ƩD2
​Go Sum of Latitudes given Direction of Closing Error
ƩL=ƩDtanθ

How to Evaluate Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule?

Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule evaluator uses Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Sum of Latitudes to evaluate the Correction to Latitude, The Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule is the method of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of traverse is purely empirical and there is no sound theoretical foundation for it. This equation can be used for both latitudes and departures. Correction to Latitude is denoted by cl/r symbol.

How to evaluate Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule, enter Error in Latitude (el/r), Latitude of Line (L) & Sum of Latitudes (ƩL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule

What is the formula to find Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule?
The formula of Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule is expressed as Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Sum of Latitudes. Here is an example- 24.5 = 49*20/40.
How to calculate Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule?
With Error in Latitude (el/r), Latitude of Line (L) & Sum of Latitudes (ƩL) we can find Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule using the formula - Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Sum of Latitudes.
What are the other ways to Calculate Correction to Latitude?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Correction to Latitude-
  • Correction to Latitude=Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Perimeter of TraverseOpenImg
Can the Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule be negative?
No, the Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule?
Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule can be measured.
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