Application of Weights in Surveying Measurements

1 July 2021 James Coan | Book

We all know that some measurements are better than others, even in the same survey.  For example, if we are running a traverse and some angles are turned under better conditions, or you turn 2 sets of angles (4 angles) at one setup and just one angle at another setup, one of the angles would be better than the other.  That is, some angles are more precise than others.  This introduces the concepts of weights.

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There are weighting strategies for other surveying measurements, for instance in adjusting GPS/GNSS data and derived vectors. While surveying field and office software automate many aspects of measurement adjustment, understanding how weighting works and how weights are assigned is essential for surveying practioners and professionals.

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James Coan

James Coan

Jim started surveying in 1968 in the state of Maryland. He has surveyed on the east coast, Canada and the west coast. Jim is a Professional Land Surveyor in Oregon and Washington. He is also a Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS). For twenty-three years Jim was an instructor at Renton Technical College teaching the Land Surveying program. He has published articles in state and national magazines. An active member of the Land Surveyors Association of Washington, and the National Society of Professional Surveyors. In 1990 he was chosen as the Washington State Associate Surveyor of the Year and in 2010 was chosen as Washington State Surveyor of the year by his colleagues in LSAW. He is also the past president of the Land Surveyors Association of Washington, the education committee chairman, and the Washington State Director to the National Society of Professional Surveyors.

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