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Sum of Latitudes is the algebraic sum of latitudes where latitude of a line is its projection onto the reference meridian (north-south line). Check FAQs
ƩL=e2-ƩD2
ƩL - Sum of Latitudes?e - Closing Error?ƩD - Sum of Departures?

Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error Example

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40Edit=50Edit2-30Edit2
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Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ƩL=e2-ƩD2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ƩL=50m2-30m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ƩL=502-302
LAST Step Evaluate
ƩL=40m

Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error Formula Elements

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Functions
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.
Closing Error
Closing Error is the error formed during traverse surveying.
Symbol: e
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sum of Departures
Sum of Departures is the algebraic sum of departures where, departure of a line is its projection onto a line at right angles of the reference meridian.
Symbol: ƩD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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)

Other Formulas to find Sum of Latitudes

​Go Sum of Latitudes given Direction of Closing Error
ƩL=ƩDtanθ

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 Departures given Closing Error
ƩD=e2-ƩL2
​Go Sum of Departure given Direction of Closing Error
ƩD=tanθƩL

How to Evaluate Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error?

Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error evaluator uses Sum of Latitudes = sqrt(Closing Error^2-Sum of Departures^2) to evaluate the Sum of Latitudes, The Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error is defined as the algebraic sum of projected line towards north or south direction. Sum of Latitudes is denoted by ƩL symbol.

How to evaluate Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error, enter Closing Error (e) & Sum of Departures (ƩD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error

What is the formula to find Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error?
The formula of Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error is expressed as Sum of Latitudes = sqrt(Closing Error^2-Sum of Departures^2). Here is an example- 40 = sqrt(50^2-30^2).
How to calculate Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error?
With Closing Error (e) & Sum of Departures (ƩD) we can find Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error using the formula - Sum of Latitudes = sqrt(Closing Error^2-Sum of Departures^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Sum of Latitudes?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Sum of Latitudes-
  • Sum of Latitudes=Sum of Departures/Direction of Closing ErrorOpenImg
Can the Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error be negative?
No, the Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error?
Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Sum of Latitudes given Closing Error can be measured.
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