Kemnits, Yuri. Theory of Measurement Errors (Teoriya oshibok izmereniy), 1967. In Russian

Кемниц Ю. В. Теория ошибок измерений. — 2-е изд., перераб. и доп.
Москва : Недра, 1967.
176 с. Твёрдый издательский переплёт, обычный формат. Тираж 5 200 экз.
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Kemnits, Yu. V. Theory of Measurement Errors (Teoriya oshibok izmereniy). — 2nd ed., rev. and enl.
Moscow: Nedra, 1967.
176 pp. Hardcover, ordinary format. Print run: 5,200 copies.

This 1967 second edition is a classic Soviet technical manual produced by the "Nedra" publishing house, specialized in geosciences and engineering. Yuri Kemnits was a prominent figure in the field of geodetic science, and this textbook represents his effort to demystify the complex mathematical foundations of error theory for a practical audience.
The book is structured to lead the reader through the fundamental concepts of accidental and systematic errors, the principle of least squares, and the weights of measurements. What sets this manual apart is its accessibility; Kemnits intentionally avoids over-burdening the text with advanced mathematical statistics, focusing instead on the logic and application of the formulas.
Given its focus on geodetic examples—such as angle measurements and leveling—the book became a staple for surveying engineers across the USSR. The inclusion of self-study questions and practical exercises at the end of each chapter reflects the rigorous pedagogical standards of 1960s Soviet engineering education. It remains a valuable reference for those interested in the history of geodesy and the evolution of precision measurement techniques.