New WNDSN Whitepaper Explores the Benefits of Naked-Eye Rangefinding
BERLIN, 2023-01-14 - A new whitepaper from WNDSN Messtechnik explores the benefits of using naked-eye methods for rangefinding and surveying in ad hoc and improvised situations.
The whitepaper, titled "Naked-Eye Rangefinding: A Practical Guide," discusses the simplicity and accessibility of these methods, as well as their independence from electronics, low risk of detection, and wide applicability. It also examines the limitations of the human eye and the techniques that can be used to maximize visual acuity.
"We are excited to present this whitepaper, which offers a valuable alternative to electronic solutions for rangefinding and surveying," said Alexander Becker, director of WNDSN Messtechnik.
"By understanding the limits and capabilities of the naked eye, it is possible to effectively use these methods to gather and navigate information, even in situations where electronics and external data sources may be unavailable or unreliable."
Here is the executive summary:
Naked-eye methods are a valuable alternative to electronic solutions for rangefinding and surveying in ad hoc and improvised situations. These methods are simple, low-cost, and independent of electronics, making them adaptable and resilient in a wide range of circumstances. By understanding the limits and capabilities of the naked eye and using techniques such as triangulation and basic geometric principles, it is possible to effectively use these methods to gather and navigate information. The EMP-proof nature and independence from external data sources make naked-eye methods particularly useful in situations where electronics and external data sources may be unavailable or unreliable.
The whitepaper is available for download on the WNDSN Messtechnik website. Interested readers can learn more about the benefits of naked-eye methods and how to use these methods effectively in a wide range of situations.
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Based in Berlin, WNDSN's Applied Science Lab develops and manufactures low-tech, high-utility tools and instruments with the objective of providing or enhancing "that, which can’t be improvised" in low-probability, high-impact scenarios where it is most needed, yet usually unavailable or non-permissive. The resulting products are measurement, calculation, and exploration instruments informed by the motto "Ex Mensura, Scientia" -- knowledge from measurement.
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