Analysis on the expected and real quality of the horizontal stakeoutMarjetič, Aleš (Avtor) Topoljak, Jusuf (Avtor) Demirović, Kenan (Avtor) Savšek, Simona (Avtor) stakeout methodserror ellipsesprediction of qualityHorizontal stakeout is a frequently applied geodetic operation. Prior to performing stakeout tasks within surveying projects, it is essential to analyze the expected outcomes of different horizontal stakeout methods. In this study, the prediction of stakeout quality was carried out by computing expected error ellipses for each point intended for stakeout, based on their known project coordinates. The expected error ellipses were derived using stakeout geometry and measurement elements. After all points were staked out, their coordinates were determined through geodetic measurements. This paper presents an analysis of the expected and achieved error ellipses for every point of a residential building project. The expected error ellipses were calculated for two stakeout methods—the polar method and the intersection of the sight lines —after which the results were compared and evaluated.20252026-01-12 12:04:40Članek v reviji177890UDK: 528.486ISSN pri članku: 1512-6102DOI: 10.58817/2233-1786.2025.59.56.113COBISS_ID: 264318979sl