- 2077 Chaitra · 6 marks
Coordinates of X from S, D, C
Short answer
Adjust observed angles for 10" misclosure, compute triangle SDC interior angles, then Tienstra's constants. Result: X = 6677.417 m E, 3174.042 m N.
The coordinates of three known stations (S), (D) and (C) are given in Table below. A theodolite is setup over the unknown point X, which is set outside of this known triangle and horizontal angle observation are made. Calculate coordinates of station X using any one method.
| Known Points | Horizontal angle | Easting (m) | Northing (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (S) | ∠SXD = 41°20'21" | 7464.718 | 6928.474 |
| (D) | ∠DXC = 97°56'41" | 9602.054 | 5363.275 |
| (C) | ∠CXS = 220°42'48" | 7611.753 | 1479.468 |
X lies outside the triangle SDC. The angles , , sum to 359°59'50" (misclosure 10"), which is shared equally (+3.3" each): 41°20'24", 97°56'44", 220°42'51". Angles above 180° are used as measured (clockwise); the formula holds for a station outside the triangle.
Tienstra's formula. Let the known stations be with interior angles of the triangle at them. Let be the observed angles at P subtended by the opposite sides: , , (). Then
Data
| Station | Easting (m) | Northing (m) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 7464.718 | 6928.474 |
| D | 9602.054 | 5363.275 |
| C | 7611.753 | 1479.468 |
Angles at X: , , (sum = 360°00'00").
Step 1: Angles of the triangle SDC from the coordinates
| Side | Bearing | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| SD | 126°12'57" | 2649.161 |
| DC | 207°08'00" | 4364.087 |
| CS | 358°27'16" | 5450.989 |
Interior angles: (at S) , (at D) , (at C) (sum 180°00'00").
Step 2: Tienstra constants
Step 3: Coordinates of X
Check: the angles computed back from these coordinates are 41°20'24", 97°56'44" and 220°42'51", equal to the observed angles.
Answer: coordinates of X = (6677.417 E, 3174.042 N).
✓ Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort)
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