Walktax
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| − | + | The walktax is a classic instrument to measure distances in the field by spooling a hairline. | |
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| − | # Spool the hairline 4 times around the rubber wheel | + | # Spool the hairline 4 times around the rubber wheel, |
| − | # Fix the line at the starting point and start to inspect the desired distance | + | # Fix the line at the starting point and start to inspect the desired distance, |
# Read the distance directly from the counter. To start a new measurement, the counter can directly be reset. | # Read the distance directly from the counter. To start a new measurement, the counter can directly be reset. | ||
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| + | |text= The original hairline can be left in the forest as it decomposes quickly and is not dangerous for animals. | ||
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Revision as of 20:57, 4 July 2012
The walktax is a classic instrument to measure distances in the field by spooling a hairline.
Handling
- Spool the hairline 4 times around the rubber wheel,
- Fix the line at the starting point and start to inspect the desired distance,
- Read the distance directly from the counter. To start a new measurement, the counter can directly be reset.
Note:
- The original hairline can be left in the forest as it decomposes quickly and is not dangerous for animals.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
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| no batteries necessary | no storage of values possible |
