1. SCENE MEASUREMENT
Intersection, by Alex Abboud, retrieved from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexabboud/3944972522
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2. SCENE MEASUREMENT
COORDINATE METHOD
Establish a reference point (RP)
• Something that likely will not move
• Utility Pole
• Fire Hydrant
• Guard Rail
Establish a base line
• Take first measurement along base line
• Take second measurement at 90 angle from base line
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4. SCENE MEASUREMENT
TRIANGULATION METHOD
Establish 2 reference points (RP1)(RP2)
• Something that likely will not move
• Utility Pole
• Fire Hydrant
• Guard Rail
Measure from each RP to the desired point and record the
measurements
Measure and record the distance between the RPs
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