Table 6 Statistical comparison of elevation differences from precise trigonometric and second-order leveling (mm).

From: The intermediate station trigonometric leveling method for replacing second-order leveling in complex terrain

Point ID

Trigonometric height (m)

Second-order leveling elevation (m)

Elevation difference (mm)

N1

2631.66132

2631.66225

− 0.93

N2

2617.72416

2617.72552

− 1.36

N3

2655.15150

2655.15300

− 1.50

N4

2689.28789

2689.28982

− 1.93

N5

2663.39021

2663.39186

− 1.65

N6

2653.12764

2653.12849

− 0.85

N7

2666.17288

2666.17437

− 1.49

  1. Negative values are defined as subsidence. Elevations are referenced to the 1985 National Height Datum of China.