If a tree grows in a forest, and no one is there to measure it, does it
have any height?
Of course, it is desired to use the tree as an antenna support
structure.
I need a life...
Mike N2MG
> Dan wrote...
>
> > Hire a crane, back up to the tree and lower a rope to the ground,
when
> > the rope touches the ground mark the rope, drop it send the crane on
its
> > way and measure the length of rope to the mark.
> > Hank
> > 2nd choice hire a helicopter do the same. Must consider the downwash
of
> > the rotors though causing the top to waver back and forth.
>
> This reminds me of the physics exam problem "Using a barometer,
> determine the height of a tall building."
>
> One good answer was "Using the barometer as a weight, lower it on
> a tape measure from the roof down to the ground. Read the height
> directly."
>
> My favorite was "Go to the building superintendant and say 'Sir, I
> will give you this fine barometer if you will tell me the height of
> your building.'"
>
> Oh, there was going to be a tower on the building. (T-word!)
> Sorry... I need a contest.
>
> 73,
>
> George T. Daughters, K6GT
>
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