Orientation and Field Astronomy
Orientation and Field Astronomy
PRESENTED BY:
TULA RAM BHANDARI
LECTURER
CIVIL DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 5:
ORIENTATION AND FIELD ASTRONOMY
1. Horizontal Datum:
DATUM SYSTEM………..
2. Vertical Datum:
1.Geodetic Datum:
1. This is based on a mathematical model of the Earth (ellipsoid) and
includes both the shape of the Earth and the location of the reference
point.
2. It considers Earth's curvature and helps define coordinates for mapping
and navigation systems.
2.Local Datum:
These datums are used for specific regions and may be more localized than
geodetic datums. They are often employed for regional surveys where the
Earth’s curvature can be considered negligible over small areas.
3.Global Datum:
These are intended to represent the entire Earth’s surface and are used in
global positioning and mapping systems like GPS. They provide a more
accurate representation of the Earth's shape at a global level.
Analytical Intersection:
Known coordinates:
F Coordinate of C
Coordinate of D
C Field observations:
Angle FCD
Angle CDF
D Find Coordinate of point F
Procedure:
4. Find length CF and DF
1. Find angle CFD Use sine law
2. Find bearing of CD 5. Find Consecutive Coordinate of CF and DF
Analytical Resection
To find coordinate of C
2
5 3 Assume a auxiliary station D
4 C at a known distance from C
D
Sin X = AM = K1 = Tan φ
Sin Y BM
Sin X = AM = K1 = Tan φ
A Sin Y BM
B
Y
X Or, Sin X – Sin Y = Tan φ – 1
6 Sin X + Sin Y Tan φ + 1
1
M 2 Sin (X-Y)/2 . Cos (X+Y)/2
Or,
2 2 Sin (X+Y)/2 . Cos (X–Y )/2 = Tan (φ – 45)
5 3
4 Or, Tan (X-Y)/2 = Tan (X+Y)/2 . Tan (φ – 45)
C
D Or, X – Y = K2 ……………….(6)
7. Again,
X + Y = 360 – (Angle 1 + 2+ 3+ 4 + 5+ 6)
X + Y = K3 ……………….(7)
Numerical
From two station C and D, the following observation were made to two inaccessible
stations A and B
Angle ADB = 35°45’25”
BDC = 40°18’52”
DCA = 30°15’36”
ACB = 36°42’42”
A
B
Y Coordinates of station A and B are
X
6
1 Point Easting Northing
M A 3585 m 2155 m
2 B 4875 m 2215 m
5 3
4 C Calculate the coordinate of C and D
D
Solution
Solving we get,
A X+Y=
B
Y Sin X =
X Sin Y
6
1 X–Y=
M
X=
2
5 3 Y=
4 C Length AB =
D Bearing of AB =
Solution
Solving we get,
A X + Y = 70°34’28”
B
Y Sin X = Tan 37°8’45”
X Sin Y
6
1 X – Y = - 11°9’6”
M
X = 29°42’41”
2
5 3 Y = 40°51’47”
4 C Length AB = 1291.39 m
D Bearing of AB = 87°20’13”
Numerical on Intersection
D
Known coordinates:
Coordinate of C = 2202.45m E, 1977.05m N
Coordinate of D = 2881.69m E, 640.69m N
Field observations:
Angle FCD = 36°29’30”
Angle CDF = 38°35’10”
Numerical on Intersection
D
Known coordinates:
Coordinate of C = 2202.45m E, 1977.05m N
Coordinate of D = 2881.69m E, 640.69m N
Field observations:
Angle FCD = 36°29’30”
Angle CDF = 38°35’10”
ANALYTICAL RESECTION
THREE POINT PROBLEM
P
C B
B P
Analytical Solution:
1. (φ-45°) method
2. Collin’s point method
3. Tienstra Formula
P
C B
B P
1. (φ-45°) method
Let A, B and C be the three given points and p be the observer’s position.
A A
X
Y
α β
P C
γ C X Y
B α β
B
Referring the Figure P
First, find length and bearing of line AB, BC and CA and angles A, B and C
Sin X = AP ……………….(1)
Sin α AB
Again, Applying Sine rule to triangle ACP
Sin Y = AP ……………….(2)
Sin β AC
A
To find angle X and angle Y
Now,
Sin X = Tan φ
Sin Y
Or, X – Y = K2 ……………….(3)
where,
X + Y = 360 – (Angle A + α + β)
X + Y = K3 ……………….(4)
A A
X
Y
α β
P C
γ C X Y
B α β
B
P
Now, To find Coordinate of station P,
Y
1. Find length and bearing of line AB, BC and CA
2. Find angles A, B and C
3. Find length of line BP using Sine rule at triangle ABP
2. Colin’s Method:
X
Y
α β
To find value of X and Y
P
γ C
We have,
Sin X = K B
Sin Y
But, X + Y = φ
Or, X = φ - Y
Numerical
C
SOLUTION
Distance Y
CE = X
α β
CD =
R
ED = γ D
Angle
ECD = E
CED =
CDE =
Solving, angle
X=
Y= Now, Solving
Solving, Distance Coordinate of station R
CR = ER =
NR =
Angle ECR =
Bearing of CR =
C
Solving
Distance Y
CE = 1639.429 m X
α β
CD = 1499.071 m
R
ED = 962.691 m γ D
Angle
ECD = 35°22’02” E
CED = 64°19’55”
CDE = 80°18’03”
Solving, angle
X = 17°23’26”
Y = 22°59’32” Now, Solving
Solving, Distance Coordinate of station R
CR = 878.028 m ER = 2326.28 m
NR = 1107.80 m
Angle ECR = 16°31’54”
Bearing of CR = 171°53’33”
3. Tienstra Formula
A
A θ3
θ3
θ1
θ2 β
α
P C
γ C θ2 θ1
B α β
B
P
Formula:
Y
Where,
Ep = K1 EC + K2 EB + K3 EA
K1 + K2 + K3 K1 = 1 /(Cot θ1 – Cot α)
K2 = 1 /(Cot θ2 – Cot β)
Np = K1 NC + K2 NB + K3 NA
K1 + K2 + K3 K3 = 1 /(Cot θ3 – Cot γ)
Numerical
C
Tienstra Formula θ3
Distance
CE = β
CD = α
R
ED = γ D
Angle
ECD = E
CED = θ2 θ1
CDE =
Angle CRD =
DRE =
ERC =
Now,
Now, Solving
K1 =
Coordinate of station R
K2 =
ER =
K3
NR =
C
Tienstra Formula θ3
Distance
CE = 1639.429 m β
CD = 1499.071 m α
R
ED = 962.691 m γ D
Angle
ECD = 35°22’02” E
CED = 64°19’55” θ2 θ1
CDE = 80°18’03”
FIELD ASTRONOMY
1. Astronomical Observations:
Surveyors use instruments like theodolites or sextants to measure
angles between celestial objects (such as the Sun, stars, or planets) and
the horizon.
The time of observation is critical, as it helps to calculate the exact
position of the observed celestial body.
2. Azimuth:
3. Altitude or Elevation:
•Altitude refers to the angle between the celestial object and the
observer's horizon. It helps determine the object's position relative to
the observer’s location.
5. Time:
6. Celestial Navigation:
•Independence from GPS: It can be used in locations where GPS signals may
be weak or unavailable, such as underground, in forests, or in high latitudes.
•High Accuracy: With the right instruments and careful observations, field
astronomy can provide high-accuracy results for determining position and
orientation.
Disadvantages:
1. LATITUDE
- Latitude values range from 0° at the Equator to 90° North at the North
Pole and 90° South at the South Pole.
LATITUDE ………
•Latitudes are denoted in degrees (°) and can be further divided into
minutes (') and seconds (").
•Example: The latitude of the Equator is 0°, while the latitude of the
North Pole is 90° N.
2. LONGITUDE
•Longitude values range from 0° at the Prime Meridian to 180° East and 180°
West.
•Longitudes are also measured in degrees (°), which can be divided into
minutes (') and seconds (").
•Example: The longitude of the Prime Meridian is 0°, and the longitude of New
York City is approximately 74° W.
Coordinate Notation:
•Decimal Degrees (DD): A modern, simplified format where the degrees are
expressed as decimal numbers.
•Mapping: Enables accurate mapping of the Earth's features, both natural and
man-made.
Limitations:
•Geoid vs. Ellipsoid: The Earth’s shape is complex, and the geoid (the true
shape of the Earth) does not align perfectly with the mathematical model
(ellipsoid) used in the geographical coordinate system.
•Basis: Nepal primarily uses the UTM projection system, which divides the
Earth's surface into a series of zones.
•Zones in Nepal: The country falls within UTM zones 44N and 45N.
•Characteristics:
• Divides the map into a grid system.
• Provides accurate representation for small areas, making it suitable
for land surveying and geospatial analysis.
• Widely used in Nepal for topographic mapping, GIS (Geographic
Information Systems), and cadastral surveys.
UTM COORDINATES
1.Grid-Based System:
1. UTM divides the Earth's surface into 60 zones numbered from 1 to 60,
starting at the 180° longitude (International Date Line) and
progressing eastward.
2. Each zone is 6° of longitude wide.
4. Datum:
1. The UTM system typically uses the WGS 84 (World Geodetic System
1984) datum for global consistency, but other datums can also be
used depending on the mapping requirements.
1. Zone Number and Hemisphere: Identifies the UTM zone and whether it is
north or south of the equator.
Example: