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28 mar 2019 · A visualization depicting the Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks (STP 21-1-SMCT) task Measure Distance on a Map (071-COM-1008). This was developed for the Center for Initial Military...
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.
The measurement of an area calculates and displays the area between three or more points on the map. To start measuring an area: Press the ‘Measure distance’ button (button turns blue)
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.
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.
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on the map (1 inch) compared to the distance on the ground. (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map. distance to miles, meters, or yards.
In order to do this, measure the distance from the start point to the edge of the map. The marginal notes give the road distance from the edge of the map to some towns, highways, or junctions off the map.
