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An Ancient Rangefinder for Teaching Surveying Methods
Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
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Abstract
Rangefinders are instruments used for ballistics and for surveying in general. Here we propose a discussion of some of them, ranging from the ancient Rome to the modern methods. Using an ancient roman artefact as a model, we can prepare a rangefinder at no cost for teaching surveying methods to students of engineering and military schools.
KeywordsTelemetryRangefinderAncient RomeTeaching
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