Table 2: The laser rangefinder in conjunction with the compass allow for measuring a non-linear rip path with an accuracy of 0.1 m.

Point Compass angle reading Referenced angle Angle (Radians) Laser rangefinder distance Leg distance (Calculated) Rip path distance (Calculated) Tape distance (Actual)
1 334 0 0 4.9 49 49 5
2 334 0 0 8 3.1 8 8
3 334 0 0 11.1 3.1 11.1 11
4 335 1 0.017 12.9 1.81 12.91 13
5 335 0 0.000 14.9 2.00 14.91 15
6 339 4 0.070 17.9 3.21 18.12 18
7 343.5 4.5 0.079 20.3 2.83 20.95 21
8 344.5 1 0.017 21.2 0.97 21.92 22
9 348.5 348.5 0.070 23.8 3.04 24.96 25
10 353 4.5 0.079 26.1 3.02 27.98 28
11 355 2 0.035 28 2.12 30.10 30
12 357 2 0.035 29.7 1.98 32.07 32