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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.
- Measure Distance on a Map
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio...
- Measure Distance on a Map
Overview. The military map generator supports the measurement of distances and areas in the metric system as well as in the imperial units: Activate Measurement Functions. The measurements tools are deactivated by default. Follow these steps to activate within the web application: Open the ‘Options’ menu.
Performance Steps. 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.
Soldiers must know how to determine locations of points on a map, measure distances and azimuths, and identify symbols on a map. They must also be able to determine the elevation and relief of areas on standard military maps. To do this, they must first understand how the mapmaker indicated the elevation and relief on the map. 10-1. DEFINITIONS.
Measurement of Distance and Areas. How to measure distances, areas, and bearings in the military situation generator. This section deals with the map display functions. The options for coordinate systems and camera work in the 2D and 3D view are described in detail.
