The combined correction for curvature and atmospheric refraction for a distance ‘D’ (in km) in levelling is given by:
A0.0785 D² meters (subtractive)
B0.0673 D² meters (subtractive)
C0.0112 D² meters (additive)
D0.0571 D² meters (subtractive)
Explanation
Combined correction C_comb = C_curvature – C_refraction = 0.0785 D² – 0.0112 D² = 0.0673 D² meters, which is always subtractive from staff readings.

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