[Land-speed] British Steam/LSR Measuring Devices

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In a message dated 9/3/2009 9:49:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  
jonwennerberg at nancyandjon.org writes:

I won't  get into a discussion about the relative accuracy of surveying   
methods -- I'm not trained in that field and can't offer any real   
input.  I have questions -- but will ask a surveyor, not this  board.


Good question, how do you check the accuracy of the measuring devices? 
We had the Maine State Police up on June 3rd to use LASER distance  
measurement to check the distance at Loring, nice fresh state of the art stuff,  
did the one and a half miles to within under 3 inches linear. The 132ft L X  
150ft W trap box was perfect as far as I know, as these devices improve at  
shorter distances. 
My point on starting this thread was both on discussing various methods  
currently utilized and what might be available to improve our sport, not to  
defend or criticize a specific type or brand on anybody's' venue. 
Again, it would be nice if there was a standardized measuring method/device 
 that could also lead to a similar sanctioning criteria for all LSR. Good 
Luck  with that, it seems...
What I wanted was to improve acceptance of racers accomplishments at our  
place by garnering respect for our diligence and the equipment we use. I  
always stated we compare to no place else, just would like our peers to  agree 
we did what we did. as honestly as possible. 
Now I go for another cuppa Black Coffee. 
 
Bob W, Loring Guy