L. Reduction Example: UTM

1. Preliminary Calculations

a. Survey Data

This chapter covers measurements reduction for a UTM cylindric zone.,

The survey data and UTM grid information for point Jerry are summarized in Figure L-1 and Table L-1.

Figure L-1
Survey Data
 
Table L-1
Orthometric Heights
Point
H, ft
Jerry 1177
A1
1805
B7
1340

 

b. Lengths, Coordinates and Orthometric Heights

Convert lengths and orthometric heights to meters; compute approximate UTM coordinates of A1 and B7.

Point A1

Point B7

Point Jerry

From its datasheet: orthometric height is 358.6 m.