Geometrical instruments – Miscellaneous – Light direction
Patent
1996-07-02
1997-09-09
Bennett, G. Bradley
Geometrical instruments
Miscellaneous
Light direction
33494, 235 69, G01B 500, B43L 700
Patent
active
056643349
ABSTRACT:
This invention pertains to a new type of ruler for measuring the angle of inclination of a portion of terrain from a topographical map. Topographical maps contain precise information relating to elevation changes and distances. These two pieces of information can be used together to devise a scale to measure the angle of inclination, or pitch, of any slope represented on the map. The invention is simply the inscription of such a scale on a straight, flat material. The invention can be made with a unique scale for any given map scale and contour interval height.
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