Correction on Refraction Error Formula

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Refraction correction is the improvement given against the error occurred due to refraction effects. Check FAQs
cr=0.0112D2
cr - Refraction Correction?D - Distance between Two Points?

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14.1148Edit=0.011235.5Edit2
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Correction on Refraction Error Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
cr=0.0112D2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
cr=0.011235.5m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
cr=0.011235.52
LAST Step Evaluate
cr=14.1148

Correction on Refraction Error Formula Elements

Variables
Refraction Correction
Refraction correction is the improvement given against the error occurred due to refraction effects.
Symbol: cr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between Two Points
Distance between Two Points is defined as the length of space between two points. For finding the distance when curvature effects are considered, the value must be considered in kilometres.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Levelling category

​Go Distance between Two points under Curvature and Refraction
D=(2Rc+(c2))12
​Go Distance for small errors under Curvature and Refraction
D=2Rc
​Go Error Due to Curvature Effect
c=D22R
​Go Combined Error Due to Curvature and Refraction
c_r=0.0673D2

How to Evaluate Correction on Refraction Error?

Correction on Refraction Error evaluator uses Refraction Correction = 0.0112*Distance between Two Points^2 to evaluate the Refraction Correction, The Correction on Refraction Error is defined as the improvement given against the refraction error. The average refraction correction can, however, be taken as 1/7th of the curvature correction. Refraction Correction is denoted by cr symbol.

How to evaluate Correction on Refraction Error using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Correction on Refraction Error, enter Distance between Two Points (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Correction on Refraction Error

What is the formula to find Correction on Refraction Error?
The formula of Correction on Refraction Error is expressed as Refraction Correction = 0.0112*Distance between Two Points^2. Here is an example- 14.1148 = 0.0112*35.5^2.
How to calculate Correction on Refraction Error?
With Distance between Two Points (D) we can find Correction on Refraction Error using the formula - Refraction Correction = 0.0112*Distance between Two Points^2.
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