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Online Charles Collins

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The Sniper's nest ergonomics.
« on: June 19, 2019, 08:17:14 PM »
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I have been trying to find the dimensions of the boxes in the sniper's nest in order to create a mock up for evaluation of the ergonomics in the nest. The following is from WC testimony of Studebaker. Does anyone know the dimensions of the boxes or where I can find them? Also I would like to know the height of the window sill above the floor. Thanks.

Mr. BALL. Do you have the measurements of the boxes?
Mr. STUDEBAKER. Yes, I have all the measurements.
Mr. BALL. Where?
Mr. STUDEBAKER. Down at the city hall.

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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2019, 10:58:01 PM »


The box dimensions were mentioned in the Warren Report. They called them "cartons" and gave the approximate sizes.

There are pictures of the boxes at the National Archives with a scale beside each. ( Link ) However you have to calculate the effect of perspective since the scale (in most cases) is not on the same plane as the boxes.

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Re: The Sniper's nest ergonomics.
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2019, 11:07:17 PM »
Thanks John and Jerry, that’s very helpful! 👍

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Online Charles Collins

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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2019, 12:54:14 AM »


The measuring stick appears to have each unit being 1/10 of a foot instead of inches. Do you know if this is true or not?

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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2019, 01:05:56 AM »
The measuring stick appears to have each unit being 1/10 of a foot instead of inches. Do you know if this is true or not?

It's a surveyor's measuring stick and each foot is metricized.


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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2019, 01:10:47 AM »
It's a surveyor's measuring stick and each foot is metricized.


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Thanks John!