Polar Coordinates

A method of locating or plotting an unknown position from a known point by giving a direction and a distance along that direction line is called polar coordinates. The following elements must be present when using polar coordinates (Figure 6-21).

• Present known location on the map.

• Azimuth (grid or magnetic).

• Distance (in meters).

Figure 6-21. Polar plot.

Using the laser range finder to determine the range enhances your accuracy in determining the unknown position's location.

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