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Correction to Latitude is the improvement given to the latitude distance. Check FAQs
cl/r=el/rLP
cl/r - Correction to Latitude?el/r - Error in Latitude?L - Latitude of Line?P - Perimeter of Traverse?

Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule Example

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11.5294Edit=49Edit20Edit85Edit
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Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
cl/r=el/rLP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
cl/r=49m20m85m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
cl/r=492085
Next Step Evaluate
cl/r=11.5294117647059m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
cl/r=11.5294m

Correction to Latitude by Bowditch 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.
Perimeter of Traverse
Perimeter of Traverse is the sum of the lengths of lines which is used for traversing.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Correction to Latitude

​Go Correction of Latitude by Transit Rule
cl/r=el/rLƩL

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 to Latitude by Bowditch Rule?

Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule evaluator uses Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Perimeter of Traverse to evaluate the Correction to Latitude, The Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule shows the improvement given to latitude or departure. The Bowditch rule is also called compass rule. Correction to Latitude is denoted by cl/r symbol.

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

FAQs on Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule

What is the formula to find Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule?
The formula of Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule is expressed as Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Perimeter of Traverse. Here is an example- 11.52941 = 49*20/85.
How to calculate Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule?
With Error in Latitude (el/r), Latitude of Line (L) & Perimeter of Traverse (P) we can find Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule using the formula - Correction to Latitude = Error in Latitude*Latitude of Line/Perimeter of Traverse.
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/Sum of LatitudesOpenImg
Can the Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule be negative?
No, the Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule?
Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Correction to Latitude by Bowditch Rule can be measured.
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