Excerpt from Rapid Reconnaissance Sketching: Including Contouring
Rapid contouring with hand instruments may be done much more accurately than is generally believed, and the author has had many students who became so proficient that their work was little inferior to good transit or plane table surveys in accuracy and often excelled them in the graphic representation of ground by correct contour spac ing.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed and practical guide to military sketching, an essential skill for ground reconnaissance. It covers a range of techniques for accurately measuring and mapping terrain, including stride, horse-paced, wheeled, and estimated distance measurement, as well as the use of compasses and protractors for measuring angles and directions. The author also discusses the estimation of slope and elevation, which are critical for understanding the terrain and creating accurate contour maps. The book covers both individual and combined sketching methods, and includes valuable information on the classification of military sketches and the use of conventional signs. With clear explanations and detailed illustrations, this book is an invaluable resource for military personnel and anyone interested in developing their sketching and mapping skills. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282053994_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282053994