With ratio factor calculated, the results of position Δ𝑁, Δ𝐸 𝑎𝑛𝑑 Δ𝑉, can be calculated as

follows:

𝐿 (4.3)
Δ𝑁 = 𝐹 ∗ (sin 𝛼1 cos β1 + sin α2 ∗ cos β2 )
2

𝐿 (4.4)
Δ𝐸 = 𝐹 ∗ (sin 𝛼1 sin 𝛽1 + sin 𝛼2 sin 𝛽2 )
2

𝐿 (4.5)
Δ𝑉 = 𝐹 ∗ ∗ (cos 𝛼1 + cos 𝛼2 )
2

The minimum curvature method is assumed to be quite accurate and is one of the most
adopted for directional survey calculations. The calculations in this method are easily carried
out and can be done on a handheld calculator. This is why this method is often used in the
field (Eck-Olsen, Fall 2013) . The minimum curvature method is not accurate enough over
long curvatures and not often used in planning stage as this require more accuracy. However,
where the constant turn rate method, described in the next subchapter is not valid, minimum
curvature is used in the programmed model supporting this thesis.

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