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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.
13 paź 2015 · Map Types. The map of choice for land navigators is the 1:50,000-scale military topographic map. When operating in foreign places, there may be other times units use obtained maps such as...
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.
The scale of the map permits the user to convert distance on the map to distance on the ground or vice versa. The ability to determine distance on a map, as well as on the earth’s surface, is an important factor in planning and executing military missions.
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)
App to visualize and plan military exercises and missions. Draw, save, export and exchange military map overlays and common operational pictures (COP).
2 paź 2023 · Measure the distance between the places marked on the map; Compare the measurement you get with the scale given; Convert it to get the actual (real-life) distance
