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Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature calculator

Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature engineering calculator.

Quick Answer

Calculate Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature

Calculator

Horizontal Distance Correction (m)
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Result Interpretation

Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature calculator computes Horizontal Distance Correction in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Horizontal Distance Correction is expressed in m. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Slope Distance = 100
  • Mean Earth Radius = 6371000

Expected Result:

  • Horizontal Distance Correction = -8.8194E-5

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Horizontal Distance Correction = -8.8194E-5 m.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

horizontal distance correction = -0.067 * pow(slope distance, 2) / mean earth radius + 0.011 * pow(slope distance, 2) / mean earth radius

Formula family: formula_survey_total_station_horizontal_distance_correction_for_atmospheric_refraction_and_curvature

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
slope_distance Slope Distance INPUT Slope Distance
earth_radius Mean Earth Radius INPUT Mean Earth Radius
horizontal_distance_correction Horizontal Distance Correction OUTPUT Horizontal Distance Correction

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the slope distance in m.
  2. Enter the mean earth radius in m.
  3. Step 1: Compute horizontal distance correction.
  4. Read the horizontal distance correction (m) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Total Station Horizontal Distance Correction for Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature calculator estimates Horizontal Distance Correction based on the input parameters you provide

Why is slope distance important in this calculation?

slope distance is used directly in the calculation of horizontal distance correction. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter slope distance in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result horizontal distance correction?

The calculator outputs horizontal distance correction in m. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Slope Distance (m), Mean Earth Radius (m). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment

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