Overall Standard Error Formula

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Overall standard error is the total error occurred while measuring distance using EDM. Check FAQs
σD=Es2+(Dp10-6)2
σD - Overall Standard Error?Es - Standard Error e?D - Distance Traveled?p - Standard Error p?

Overall Standard Error Example

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Here is how the Overall Standard Error equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Overall Standard Error equation looks like.

60Edit=60Edit2+(50Edit65Edit10-6)2
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Overall Standard Error Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Overall Standard Error?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σD=Es2+(Dp10-6)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σD=602+(50m6510-6)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σD=602+(506510-6)2
Next Step Evaluate
σD=60.0000000880208
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σD=60

Overall Standard Error Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Overall Standard Error
Overall standard error is the total error occurred while measuring distance using EDM.
Symbol: σD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Error e
Standard Error e is dependent mainly on the sensitivity of the phase resolver and other electrical components.
Symbol: Es
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance Traveled
Distance Traveled defines how much path an object has covered to reach its destination in a given period.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Error p
Standard Error p is dependent on the accuracy of the modulation and on the accuracy of the value of the refractive index used.
Symbol: p
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Overall Standard Error?

Overall Standard Error evaluator uses Overall Standard Error = sqrt(Standard Error e^2+(Distance Traveled*Standard Error p*10^-6)^2) to evaluate the Overall Standard Error, The Overall Standard Error formula is defined as the total error that occurred when the distance is measured using EDM (Electromagnetic Distance Measurement). Overall Standard Error is denoted by σD symbol.

How to evaluate Overall Standard Error using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Overall Standard Error, enter Standard Error e (Es), Distance Traveled (D) & Standard Error p (p) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Overall Standard Error

What is the formula to find Overall Standard Error?
The formula of Overall Standard Error is expressed as Overall Standard Error = sqrt(Standard Error e^2+(Distance Traveled*Standard Error p*10^-6)^2). Here is an example- 60 = sqrt(60^2+(50*65*10^-6)^2).
How to calculate Overall Standard Error?
With Standard Error e (Es), Distance Traveled (D) & Standard Error p (p) we can find Overall Standard Error using the formula - Overall Standard Error = sqrt(Standard Error e^2+(Distance Traveled*Standard Error p*10^-6)^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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