Hi Micha. In my network, elevations are measured by trigonometric leveling. Can I take into account the curvature of the Earth in the program by setting the value k = -1.
I need to consider only the curvature of the Earth
(I do not take into account the refraction index in the calculations).
Earth's curvature
by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 15:59 (361 days ago) @ Lyoha
Hej Lyoha,
Can I take into account the curvature of the Earth in the program by setting the value k = -1.
Let's check it. The observation equation for zenith angles reads:
$z = \arctan{ \frac{\sqrt{ \Delta x^2 + \Delta y^2}} {\Delta z}} - k \frac{s_{2D}} {2R}$
From trigonometric leveling, one knows two corrections: the Earth's curvature correction and the refraction correction. The well-known relation is given by
$dH = s \cdot \cos{z} + \left( \frac{s^2}{2R} - \frac{ks^2}{2R}\right) \sin{z}$
where $s$ is the distance, $R$ the radius of the Earth and $k$ the refraction index. Since $z$ is almost about 100 gon, $\sin{z} \approx 1$ and the last term is vanished.
The first term $\frac{s^2}{2R}$ corrects for the Earth's curvature and the second term $-\frac{ks^2}{2R}$ corrects for the refraction index. Converting both terms into angles (using the approximation of a circular arc), one gets $\frac{\frac{s^2}{2R}}{s}=\frac{s}{2R}$ and $\frac{-\frac{ks^2}{2R}}{s}=-\frac{ks}{2R}$, respectively. Since JAG3D compensate for $k$, only the second term is applied. As you suggested, however, to compensate for the Earth's curvature, one must set $k = -1$. Yes, I think you are right.
regards
Micha
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Earth's curvature
by Lyoyha, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:35 (360 days ago) @ Micha
Thanks Micha. The results are consistent with the Credo_Dat program, which is popular with us in Belarus.
Earth's curvature
by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 11:47 (360 days ago) @ Lyoyha
Hi Lyoyha,
The results are consistent with the Credo_Dat program, which is popular with us in Belarus.
Thank you for highlighting the identities between both adjustment tools!
Kind reagrds
Micha
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Earth's curvature
by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 22:13 (332 days ago) @ Lyoha
Hi,
I reorganise the reduction support in JAG3D. Now, it is possible to enable Earth's curvature reduction (without using the refraction index k). The latest version is available here.
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Earth's curvature
by Lyoha, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 10:23 (332 days ago) @ Micha
Hi, Micha!
Thanks. Perfectly!!!
Earth's curvature
by Lyoyha, Thursday, February 20, 2020, 09:06 (331 days ago) @ Micha
Now, it is possible to enable Earth's curvature reduction (without using the refraction index k).
I can enable the amendment, but turn it off again - the program does not allow ....
Earth's curvature
by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Thursday, February 20, 2020, 09:56 (331 days ago) @ Lyoyha
Hi Lyoyha,
I can enable the amendment, but turn it off again - the program does not allow ....
Thank you for you reply and, yes, your are right! I found the reason and I'll provide a new release within this day.
regards
Micha
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by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Thursday, February 20, 2020, 19:27 (330 days ago) @ Lyoyha
Hi,
I can enable the amendment, but turn it off again - the program does not allow ....
I changed some SQL statements and code parts related to the problem. Can you try the new JAG3Dv20200220 release?
Kind regards
Micha
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Earth's curvature
by Lyoha, Friday, February 21, 2020, 05:32 (330 days ago) @ Micha
Can you try the new JAG3Dv20200220 release?
I already tried it. Everything worked. Your program is becoming more powerful and better every day! )
Earth's curvature
by Micha , Bad Vilbel, Friday, February 21, 2020, 12:00 (330 days ago) @ Lyoha
Hello Lyoha,
I already tried it. Everything worked.
Thank you for testing, comparing and reporting!
Have a nice weekend
Micha
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