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Objective

The purpose of this assignment is twofold: (1) review computing the bearings of a traverse based on survey data and a reference bearing; and (2) use a spreadsheet to compute the area of traverse and the x and y coordinates of the points of the site assigned to for Project #3. 

You must hand in the coversheet the assignment your work for Part 1 and printouts of your spreadsheet for Part 2. Also, submit your Excel file for Part 2 to Canvas.

Part 1: Using the traverse data typically collected in the lab, determine the bearings of each side and then use your traverse spreadsheet to compute the corrected and balanced latitudes and departures for the traverse. Show all work to determine the bearing of each side (follow the homework format)

Part 2: Use your traverse spreadsheet to compute the latitude and departures, balance the latitudes and departures with the compass rule, area using DMD, the x and y coordinates, assuming point A is (200, 200), and plot the traverse area.

Coversheet for homework

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