Traverse Closure & Bowditch Adjust

Compute misclosure and adjusted coordinates.

Courses: bearing (deg), distance (ft)

Result

Linear misclosure (ft)

ΔN (ft)

ΔE (ft)

A closed-loop traverse should produce ΔN and ΔE of zero. Use Bowditch to distribute the misclosure proportional to distance.

About this tool

Resolve angular and linear errors with Bowditch or transit rules using course bearings and distances. Built for r/Surveying traverses that never close.

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