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 |