At 07:12 PM 4/5/98 +1000, Neville Schrader wrote:
>Stephen,
>
> Question, are they still thinking of doing the atlas in 2.5"
>grids. Looking at our local topographical maps they are all scaled in 2.0"
>grids around the edge. So do you think it might be an idea to look at
>keeping the scale to that which is on topo. maps.
>
>Best Wishes
>Neville Schrader
>
>
Hi Neville,
The issue of grid block size will no doubt be discussed thoroughly at the
workshop.
Personally, I favour 2.0-minute grids for the reason that you outline above.
However, there are some scientists in Canberra who are suggesting much
smaller grid blocks in some areas. One suggestion that I heard last week is
that some regions be divided into 100 X 100 m grid blocks, particularly in
some forest regions to help with RFAs, etc. Although I can see some value in
doing this, I think it is unrealistic to expect atlassers to collect data on
such a fine scale, and so I will be arguing against doing this, unless I can
be convinced it is possible.
Best wishes,
Stephen
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