The indicator and scale systems are integrated into a rugged light metal casing and protected against outside influences. The pistol-shaped casing makes usage easy which is important for the accuracy of ongoing measurings.
The height determination is based on the known manner of measuring the angle between the altimeter's position and the top of the tree. The distance to an object can be measured comfortably and quickly and can even be improved with a rangefinder tape. Furthermore, the device is designed to support an optical rangefinder