Research on the Kamal: The Knot-spacing Algorithms used, and a Theory about the Precision Trick

By Filiusventi

Tracing the research and the origin of an ancient instrument, including a comparison of various methods to derive knot-spacing, as well as original research on how to increase reach and precision with a limited size instrument. Also computing the optimum size of a Kamal for a given set of altitudes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1724731890
• ISBN13: 9781724731890
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"