<<< Simon and Natalie surveyed Weoley Castle using a TST or electronic distancing measurer.
They found two points or stations to orientate the monitor - so it knows where it is!
What equipment is shown in the picture? Click
<<< All the survey work on the castle is based on the first station marker.
The EDM was set up over the first station marker.
The wire leads to the laptop computer.
How is Natalie like an ancient Roman? Click
>>> They started inside the castle.
Simon took a ranging pole to various points on the inside walls.
There is not much left of these walls!Why is Simon standing with the pole? Click
>>> If you look carefully at the picture you can just make out the readings on the screen of the EDM.
The round black piece is for looking through.The buttons on the right work the monitor.
Why is it fixed to the top of a tripod? Click
<<< Simon is checking the measurements which have been taken from the measurer to the laptop.
What do you think can be seen on the laptop screen? Click
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Batteries power
the EDM and laptop.There could be problems if it rains!
Why are Simon and Natalie surveying this castle? Click