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guides:land_nav [2017/04/21 16:25] thendash added bearing and intersection sections |
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**Reading a grid** | **Reading a grid** | ||
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It is easy to read 2, 4, and 6 digit grid references from the ARMA map because the map scales as you zoom in and out, but you can read a | It is easy to read 2, 4, and 6 digit grid references from the ARMA map because the map scales as you zoom in and out, but you can read a | ||
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===== EQUIPMENT ===== | ===== EQUIPMENT ===== | ||
==== COMPASS ==== | ==== COMPASS ==== | ||
- | {{ :guides:compass.png?direct&300|Click to view full size}} | + | {{ :guides:compass.png?direct&250|Click to view full size}} |
The compass is a tool used to measure direction. The version modeled in ARMA is a lensatic compass with both degree and milliradian | The compass is a tool used to measure direction. The version modeled in ARMA is a lensatic compass with both degree and milliradian | ||
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==== LOCATION ==== | ==== LOCATION ==== | ||
**INTERSECTION** | **INTERSECTION** | ||
- | {{ :guides:intersection.png?direct&300|Click to view full size}} | + | {{ :guides:intersection.png?direct&250|Click to view full size}} |
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+ | Intersection is the **location of an unknown point** by successively occupying at least two known positions on the ground and then map | ||
+ | sighting on the unknown location. It is not often used in ARMA, but can be used to locate the position of an otherwise inaccessible | ||
+ | location. | ||
- | Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two known positions on the ground and then map | ||
- | sighting on the unknown location. It is not often used in ARMA, but can be used to locate the position of an otherwise inaccessible location. | ||
**Steps:** | **Steps:** | ||
- Measure the direction to the target from known location 1. | - Measure the direction to the target from known location 1. | ||
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- Draw the bearing from the known location 2. | - Draw the bearing from the known location 2. | ||
- (Optional)Repeat from subsequent known locations as desired. | - (Optional)Repeat from subsequent known locations as desired. | ||
- | - The **intersection** of the drawn bearings is the location of the target. | + | - The intersection of the drawn bearings is the location of the target. |
+ | **RESECTION** | ||
+ | {{ :guides:resection.png?direct&250|Click to view full size}} | ||
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+ | Resection is the method of locating your **own position** using at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed on the map. | ||
+ | The more locations available, the more accurately you can locate your position. | ||
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+ | **Steps:** | ||
+ | - Identify two or thee known distant locations and mark them on the map as accurately as possible. | ||
+ | - Take a bearing to location 1. | ||
+ | - Convert the bearing into a back bearing. | ||
+ | - Draw the back bearing from location 1 on the map. | ||
+ | - Repeat for other locations. | ||
+ | - The intersection of the drawn bearings is your location. | ||
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+ | **MODIFIED RESECTION** | ||
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+ | Modified resection is the method of locating your **own position** when you are located on a linear feature, such as a road or stream. | ||
+ | It is easier and quicker than regular resection as it only requires one bearing to be taken. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Steps:** | ||
+ | - Identify a known distant location and mark it on the map as accurately as possible. | ||
+ | - Take a bearing to the location. | ||
+ | - Convert the bearing into a back bearing. | ||
+ | - Draw the back bearing from the location on the map, stopping when it intersects with the linear feature at your location. | ||
+ | - The point where the drawn bearing meets the linear feature is your location. | ||
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+ | **POLAR COORDINATES** | ||
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+ | Polar coordinates is a method of locating an **unknown position** from a known position using direction and distance to the target. | ||
+ | It is often used in ARMA for locating targets for artillery. | ||
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+ | **Steps:** | ||
+ | - Take a bearing to the target. | ||
+ | - Estimate/Determine distance to the target. | ||
+ | - Draw the bearing from your location on the map. | ||
+ | - Measure the determined range on the drawn bearing. | ||
+ | - The range on the drawn bearing is the location of the target. |