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Page 76
... lookout station in the center . The rim is calibrated in degrees of the azimuth circle . Spotting smoke , the guard revolves the ring and adjusts the sights until the base of the smoke appears in the cross hairs of the front sight ( at ...
... lookout station in the center . The rim is calibrated in degrees of the azimuth circle . Spotting smoke , the guard revolves the ring and adjusts the sights until the base of the smoke appears in the cross hairs of the front sight ( at ...
Page 77
... lookout or two in the area for azimuth readings on the smoke . This is to obtain a two- or three - point intersection on the location of the fire and will save time , for an error of one degree in the reading may result in several hours ...
... lookout or two in the area for azimuth readings on the smoke . This is to obtain a two- or three - point intersection on the location of the fire and will save time , for an error of one degree in the reading may result in several hours ...
Page 79
... lookout's day . Most lookouts have but one station , either on . a promontory or on a tower . Their days are much less active - sometimes boringly inactive . Most schedules include also a certain time for getting water from the spring ...
... lookout's day . Most lookouts have but one station , either on . a promontory or on a tower . Their days are much less active - sometimes boringly inactive . Most schedules include also a certain time for getting water from the spring ...
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France | 12 |
Bat banding | 125 |
Arkansas Resources and Development Committee | 273 |
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