ARMY TM 5-6675-308-12
MARINE CORPS TM 08837 A-12/1A
PAE 2E2
You have marked position,
stored in the mark table of the computer as discussed in
azimuth, and elevation us-
are assigned in numeric sequence for each mark or
ing a plumb bob, but there
update. The PADS system does not assign an ID num-
is a probable error in azi-
ber or PAE display for the initialization data. The first
muth. In this event, you
have to repeat the mea-
update SCP after initialization always has the ID num-
surement. An E in azimuth
ber 1. After 30 ID numbers have been stored, another
mark or update will erase the first ID data stored in the
of a 2-position azimuth
mark indicates that the dis-
computer, and replace it with the new mark or update
tance between points was
data. Thereafter, each subsequent mark or update will
not at least 100 meters or
erase the next ID in sequence.
the travel time between
b. Positions can be established using the plumb bob
points was too long
as reference or can be offset from the PADS system
using a theodolite (optical position mark, no azimuth).
Azimuths to distant landmarks can be established using
a theodolite (optical position and azimuth mark). An
a. PADS assigns an ID number to identify the data
azimuth of a short line (100 to 1000 meters) can be
when a mark or update is completed. The ID number
established by marking both ends of the required azi-
appears in the two left digits of the data display. E, N,
muth line with PADS (2-position azimuth mark using
TIME, and PAE for any previous
EL, AZ, DIST,
plumb bob) or using theodolite and performing an
mark or update may be recalled at any time except
optical position and azimuth mark.
during a mark or update. The time of each mark or
update may also be recalled. The recall procedure is:
c. An optical position and azimuth mark requires
the operator to autoreflect, measure a horizontal angle,
and measure the offset distance with a theodolite as
OPERATION
DATA DISPLAY
described in paragraph 3-18. Marking procedures are
described in paragraphs 3-16, 3-17, 3-19, and 3-20.
(Present display)
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Press --
ID
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Enter desired ID number,
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If the wrong vehicle has been selected for
e.g., 7
the vehicle in use, the effective position of
Press ENT
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the PADS to the sight or new plumb bob
extension point will be incorrect, and will
Press key(s) for desired
7 + EL 359.5
parameter(s), e.g., EL
provide incorrect mark/update information.
To verify the correct configuration is being
used, the operator must verify the correct
b. An alternate procedure is to press + 2 to in-
vehicle is in use by pressing MON, ID, 5,
crease the ID number by one or press -8 to decrease.
1, and ENT. Refer to paragraph 3-8.1.
c. The PAE display is recalled by pressing I D
twice.
d. The time of a mark or update is recalled by
Bob. Used to establish position and elevation coordi-
pressing TIME.
nates of a point or the first point of a 2-position
azimuth mark.
3-15. Marking.
Maneuver vehicle to place plumb bob over point
a.
to be established.
NOTE
PADS measures elevation at ground level
b. Deleted
under the plumb bob. If the survey
c. Stop the vehicle, set hand brake, and exit vehi-
marker is at a different height, adjust the
cle.
elevation for the difference.
d. Press STOP.
a. The establishment of survey coordinates and
e. Press MARK
azimuth with PADS is called "marking". PADS has the
ability to store data up to 30 positions, but is unlimited
f. If display reads 2-POS C-E, press CLR.
in the amount of positions which may be established in
g. Display will read C-E.
a mission. These stored positions are assigned an identi-
fication number along with a PAE display and are
h. Press CLR. Display will show PAUSE.
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