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SUR 341Adjustment Computations

3 credits · Surveying · Penn State

Adjustment computations covers the basic theory and mechanics of a least squares adjustment using the traditional surveying observations of distances, angles, azimuths, and elevation differences. It explores the theory of error propagation, and uses this theory to determine the precision of indirectly measured quantities. It explores post-adjustment analysis through the use of various statistical tests, and error ellipse computation and analysis. This course primarily focuses on the least squares adjustment and analysis of differential leveling, triangulation, trilateration, traverse, and network observations. Plane fitting, parametric model estimation, and regression analysis are also covered.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “SUR 241 and SUR 122 and MATH 220 Enforced Concurrent at Enrollment: ( CMPSC 200 or CMPSC 201 ) and ( STAT 200 or STAT 401 )”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Surveying Engineering, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list SUR 341 as a prerequisite (1)

  • SUR 441 Data Analysis and Project Design