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    Technical Data

This section contains information of a technical or data-oriented nature to do with equipment, techniques, and the environment. Some pages allow you to download data in spreadsheet form.


  • Beaufort Wind Speed Scale
    The Beaufort table can be used to estimate wind speed based on observable effects

  • Wind Chill
    Wind chill factor graphs that relate ambient air temperatures and wind speed to show the perceived temperature

  • Snow Depth at Falls Creek
    Snow depth data for Falls Creek, Victoria, showing maximum, minimum and average snow depth from 1983 to 2003

  • Compass Errors
    Table and graph of the amount of positional error introduced into your walking by an incorrectly-set compass

  • Cardinal Points of the Compass
    A diagram showing the 32 cardinal points on a compass

  • Conversion of Units
    Conversion factors for some units commonly used in the outdoors

  • Morse Code
    Table of International Morse Code letters, digits and symbols in dot dash format

  • Track Classifications
    Summary of Australian Standard on walking track classifications

  • Technical Data Links
    Links to other technical information




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