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1 Introduction.
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2 Observations and Their Analysis.
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3 Random Error Theory.
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4 Confidence Intervals.
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5 Statistical Testing.
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6 Propagation of Random Errors in Indirectly Measured Quantities.
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7 Error Propagation in Angle and Distance Observations.
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8 Error Propagation in Traverse Surveys.
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9 Error Propagation in Elevation Determination.
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10 Weights of Observations.
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11 Principles of Least Squares.
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12 Adjustment of Level Nets.
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13 Precisions of Indirectly Determined Quantities.
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14 Adjustment of Horizontal Surveys: Trilateration.
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15 Adjustment of Horizontal Surveys: Triangulation.
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16 Adjustment of Horizontal Surveys: Traverses and Horizontal Networks.
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17 Adjustment of GNSS Networks.
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18 Coordinate Transformations.
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19 Error Ellipse.
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20 Constraint Equations.
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21 Blunder Detection in Horizontal Networks.
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22 General Least Squares Method and Its Application to Curve Fitting and Coordinate Transformations.
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23 Three-Dimensional Geodetic Network Adjustment.
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24 Combining GPS and Terrestrial Observations.
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25 Analysis of Adjustments.
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26 Computer Optimization.
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Appendix A Introduction to Matrices.
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Appendix B Solution of Equations by Matrix Methods.
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Appendix C Nonlinear Equations and Taylor’s Theorem.
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Appendix D Normal Error Distribution Curve and Other Statistical Tables.
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Appendix E Confidence Intervals for the Mean.
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Appendix F Map Projection Coordinate Systems.
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Appendix G Companion Web Site.
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Appendix H Solutions to Selected Problems.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY.
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INDEX.