Bulletin of the National Speleological Society - ISSN 0146-9517
Volume 32 Number 3: 51-58 - July 1970

A publication of the National Speleological Society

The Application of the Method of Least Squares to the Closing of Multiply-Connected Loops in Cave or Geological Surveys
V.A. Schmidt and J.H. Schelleng

Abstract

The method of least squares is applied to cave and geological surveys to obtain an algorithm that allows multiply-connected loops to be closed in a reasonable and analytical manner. In addition, constraints may be applied to any part of the survey. The method is well-suited to use with computer programs for the reduction of survey data.

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