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Lat = L \cos(\alpha)

North-south component of a traverse line from its length and bearing.

Dep = L \sin(\alpha)

East-west component of a traverse line.

E = \sqrt{(\sum Lat)^2 + (\sum Dep)^2}

Straight-line gap between the start and computed end of a closed traverse.

RP = \frac{E}{P}

Closure error expressed as a fraction of the traverse perimeter.