curvimeter
Measures curved distances
A curvimeter is a mechanical instrument for measuring the length of curved lines on maps or drawings.
It has a small wheel that rolls along the line, translating rotation into distance on a dial.
Also called an opisometer or map measurer.
She traced the hiking trail with a curvimeter to estimate the total distance.
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- dialGraduated circular indicator
readout · imperial · centimeter · millimeter · inch · graduated
Quantifying terrain area
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- chainLinked segments forming length
- theodolitePrecision angle-measuring instrument
- transitMovement between places
Determining travel paths
- nautical chartMap for marine navigation
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- pathfindingCalculating efficient travel routes
- wayfindingNavigating through physical spaces
Bound collection of charts
- topographic mapChart showing terrain elevation
- chartData shown visually
- map scaleRatio of distances represented
- projectionSomething that extends outward
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
dial · readout · imperial · centimeter · millimeter · inch · graduated
land measurement
Quantifying terrain area
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- chainLinked segments forming length
- theodolitePrecision angle-measuring instrument
transit · benchmark · land surveyor · property lines · cadastral
route planning
Determining travel paths
- nautical chartMap for marine navigation
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- pathfindingCalculating efficient travel routes
atlas
Bound collection of charts
- topographic mapChart showing terrain elevation
- chartData shown visually
- map scaleRatio of distances represented
curvimeterstraightedge
Line-drawing tool
ruler · T-square · measuring stick · yardstick · meter stick
curve, curves, curved, curving, curvature, curvy, curvier, curviest, curvaceous