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direction method of adjustment [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A method of adjustment of observations which determines corrections to observed directions. The direction method is used in the adjustment of triangulation figures which are composed of overlapping triangles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Méthode de compensation où l'on adopte directement comme inconnues les corrections à apporter aux «directions nouvelles» pour rendre géométrique le réseau observé.

Spanish

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