Can someone explain stadimeter in detail?

fullmetaledges · 03-22-07, 11:28 PM

I think the purpose behind the double image is as the range changes so does angle A. They figured an easy and quick way to figure out angle A and put it into the equation would be to superimpose an image and have you line up the mast to the water line. If x=mast height and angle A=the angle between ownship and target mast height and y equals range than. Range= x multiplited by the cotangent of angle A. it's just an easy way to figure out that equation without a pencil and paper, remember they had no calculators

03-22-07, 11:28 PM	#2
fullmetaledges Chief Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 314 Downloads: 120 Uploads: 0	I think the purpose behind the double image is as the range changes so does angle A. They figured an easy and quick way to figure out angle A and put it into the equation would be to superimpose an image and have you line up the mast to the water line. If x=mast height and angle A=the angle between ownship and target mast height and y equals range than. Range= x multiplited by the cotangent of angle A. it's just an easy way to figure out that equation without a pencil and paper, remember they had no calculators