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30 paź 2014 · This document explains how to use a map scale to measure distances. It provides instructions on using a ruler or piece of paper to follow a route on a map and measure the distance in centimeters. The distance must then be converted to kilometers using the scale ratio shown on the map.
7 lis 2013 · PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Map Information - Distance • • EXAMPLE - a map scale of 1:25,000 means that one unit of measure on the map is equal to 25,000 units of the same measure on the ground. – On map 1 inch = 25,000 inches (2083 feet, 694 yards) on the ground.
Measure Distance on a Military Map. A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map and is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances. The graphic scale is divided into two parts. To the right of the zero, the scale is marked in full units of measure and is called the primary scale.
31 maj 2009 · It discusses key map elements like scale, contour lines, directions, and distance measurements. It also explains how to use a compass to determine directions between points and measure distances on a map using a bar scale.
To determine the exact distance to the nearest 10 meters, place a tick mark (c) on the edge of the paper at the end of the extension scale. You know that from point (b) to point (c) is 6,000 meters. With the tick mark (c) placed on the edge of the paper at the end of the extension scale, slide the paper to the right.
Find the two points/ places on the map that you are going to measure the distance. Use any of the item stated above (preferably a strip of paper for straight line distances) to measure the distance between the two places.
30 30 Terminal Learning Objective Action: Identify terrain features and measure distance on a map Conditions: Given a standard 1:50,000 scale topographic map Standards: Correctly identify terrain features and measure distance on a military map.
