Position resection and intersection: Difference between revisions

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{{Merge fromto|ResectionSnellius–Pothenot (Free Stationing)problem|date=March 2016}}

'''Resection''' is a method for determining an unknown position (position finding) measuring angles (and distances) with respect to known positions. Measurements can be made with a [[compass]] and [[topographic map]] (or [[nautical chart]])<ref>Mooers Jr., Robert L., ''Finding Your Way In The Outdoors'', Outdoor Life Press (1972), ISBN 0-943822-41-6, pp. 129&ndash;134</ref><ref>Kals, W.S., ''Practical Navigation'', New York: Doubleday & Co. (1972), ISBN 0-385-00246-7, pp. 43&ndash;49</ref> or with a [[total station]] and [[benchmarking (geolocating)|benchmarks]].