The 'bearing and distance' calculation in traversing is done in which step?
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Before any field work
After measuring field angles: compute WCB (bearing) from angles, then latitudes and departures from bearing × distance
Only in office without field data
Step is not needed in modern surveying
Correct Answer
B. After measuring field angles: compute WCB (bearing) from angles, then latitudes and departures from bearing × distance
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Traverse calculation steps: (1) Measure field angles and distances; (2) Compute WCB of all legs (from measured angles); (3) Calculate latitudes (L = D×cosθ) and departures (D_ep = D×sinθ); (4) Check closure: ΣL≈0, ΣD_ep≈0; (5) Distribute closing error (Bowditch/transit rule); (6) Compute adjusted latitudes and departures; (7) Compute coordinates (N, E) of each station.
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