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Planimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument that provides data
used to estimate area of
geometric shape by tracing its
boundary line.
QPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Quantity Processing System
RL or R2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alinement reading of linear
measuring probe representing
total number of pulse counts
emitted by probe, per unit of
length.
RT or R1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alinement reading of plani-
meter representing total number
of pulse counts derived by
measuring area described by a
test rule.
Scale Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratio between given distance
on map or drawing to corres-
ponding distance on ground.
Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural or artificial incline
or slant of ground.
Subroutine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distinct routine or program.
Part of larger routine or
program that will perform
its own distinct functions
when used.
Test Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device used to aline plani-
meter and obtain a constant
factor.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resolution factor for linear
measuring probe or planimeter
at specified tracer arm length.
Represents smallest area or
length measuring instrument
can measure. Measuring in-
strument emits single pulse
count for each unit.
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