THE EFFECTS OF MAP SCALE ON POSITION LOCATION.
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between field position location and map scale. Two map scales were used--1:25,000 and 1:250,000. Twelve subjects were required to mark their position on a map at each of 12 terrain positions. The task was then repeated, utilizing the other scale map. The error in position location was approximately 10 times greater with the 1:250,000 scale map than with the 1:25,000 scale map. However, a significant scale-by-position interaction was found. It was concluded that maps of 1:100,000 or 1:125,000 scale would best meet the tactical target area requirements of Army aviators, and that the 1:250,000 scale map, with certain format changes, would provide the information necessary for en route tactical navigation over moderate or long distances. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0623396
Entities
People
- Ed Moon Edmonds
- Robert H. Wright
Organizations
- George Washington University