ENGINEERING SURVEY II (ENCE 203): Orientation and Field Astronomy
An Introduction to Orientation and Field Astronomy
This chapter of Engineering Survey II (ENCE 203) transitions into the principles of Orientation and Field Astronomy. These concepts are fundamental for establishing the absolute position and orientation of surveys.
Understanding orientation is key to solving resection problems, which allow surveyors to determine their own position by observing known points. Field astronomy provides the methods to determine azimuths and coordinates based on celestial bodies.
In this chapter, we will explore datum systems, analytical and field methods for resection (two-point and three-point), and the basics of field astronomy, including Nepal’s map projection system.
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