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1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on map (1 inch) relative to the distance on the ground (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map distance to miles, meters, or yards using the map's bar scale (Figure 071-329-1008-1). Figure 1.
13 paź 2015 · Purpose. A map provides information on the existence of the location and the distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel, and communication. It also...
7 lis 2013 · This document provides an overview of key elements of map reading including: 1. The main components of a map including title, scale, legend, grid lines, and north arrows. 2. Grid systems and references for locating positions on a map. 3. How to determine distances and directions using map scales, bearings, and cardinal points. 4.
Used to take distance measurements from point ―A‖ to point ―B‖ on maps; in conjunction with the distance bar scales on the map. NOTE. When used on a 1:50,000 map, each tick mark on the edge represents 100 meters (107 yards) of ground distance. ZERO.
7 cze 2014 · The document provides instruction on intermediate land navigation skills, including how to make sense of direction by setting a course with a compass, tracking your present location on a map, and determining travel distance by calculating it.
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.
Map scale is ALWAYS shown on a map. Shown below is a British M726, 1:50,000 scale map with the ratio and scale lines shown. Estimating and measuring distance. As maps show a grid and have scale lines, it is possible to estimate or measure distances for use on the ground or on a map.
