Principles of Least Squares
Charles D. Ghilani, Paul R. Wolf · 2006
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Fundamental Principle of Least Squares Fundamental Principle of Weighted Least Squares Stochastic Model Functional Model Observation Equations Systematic Formulation of the Normal Equations Tabular Formation of the Normal Equations Using Matrices to Form the Normal Equations Least Squares Solution of Nonlinear Systems Least Squares Fit of Points to a Line or Curve Calibration of an EDM Instrument Least Squares Adjustment Using Conditional Equations Example 11.5 Using Observation Equations Problems