About Cut in Beach Formula.

[BARKER]

Hi Folks; Just curiousity; did you guys finnd that picture formula I gave helpfull? has anyone else used it or something similar??? I always like to learn new techniques to use hunting. OLD SAYING: The wisest man in the world is the one who remains teachable.!!! I await your replies. Thanks. PEACE:RONB

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

hey Ron,
i gotta ask here, what cut formula are you referring too??

 

[dirtdigginlady]

I saw it but I didn't understand what you were saying. I read it several times.

 

[Goldak]

Sorry Ron, I didn't get it either, however, prayer seems to work better than math for me when I'm detecting.

 

[BARKER]

Hi Folks; I'm talking about drawing a vertical line.Lets say 1//2" equals 1 foot. You can assign any value you want to it such as 1" equals 10 feet ok?? Now draw a line from left to right in the shape of the slope of the cuts profile.Then assign a figure to that line only this time the figure represents the LENGTH of the cut as viewed from the side. This will give you a "SIDE" view of the cut itself.Lets say the ring was dropped in the center of the slope and you know that the errosian in that area is not "usually" not that bad.You can geuss - timate how deep the ring has sunk since it was lost. "If" you can go and take an actual physical look at the cut, try to use a reference point either on a wall , pier etc. to see where or how high the cut was when the ring was lost."IF you get that info. then just assign those numbers to the picture you have drawn before. AND / OR you can draw a new picture showning a frontal view of the cut and correlate this info with the first picture.By using this info you "could" narrow your search patten on the cut itself yielding success where others have failed.This was only a suggestion that I have used myself in the field. The geometric formula is called the Hypoteneuse of a Right Angle.Your just using this formula to figure out the rings DEPTH and DRIFT using 2 or more pictures ok. Anyway I await your replies. PEACE:RONB.

 

[bdahunter]

Alternately you can just work the coin line and keep track of where you find the quarters, jewellery should show up a swing width either side of that track. Generally speaking of course, this is an art not a science even if the laws of physics still apply.

 

[ashley100456]

I was never any good at Hypoteneuse of right angles at school, in fact i down right Failed that sort of maths, I operate on the KISS principle & am always interested to learn more but i think i will give this one a miss and just keep on detecting & finding the hit zone the old fashion way. I will be interested to see other detectorists thoughts on the "Cut in Beach Formula"
Cheers from Down-Under, Ashley

 

[BARKER]

Hi Folks; I agree it it Scientiific and a bit complicated but I used and t helped me. Just trying to help out here. I do appreciate your insights guys.Anyway; Until later; PEACE:RONB

 

[bdahunter]

I have a BSc so naturally I have also tried to apply scientific method towards surf pirating but there are so many variables that at best we can form rough guidelines for how targets with different densities and drag co-efficients will behave in wave environment that is not constant. This does explain the coin lines that develop in the wet sand, often sorting out the coins by denomination (really by sg and drag but it easier to say it is by coin type). The other aspect that I find interesting is how gold targets are carried along in the sand when it becomes supersaturated in heavy surf conditions, not a lot of research has been done on this topic but some interesting theories from hydro engineering apply hear.
The other side of the coin is those individuals who are gifted at following gut instinct to locate gold and silver, not scientific but very rewarding none the less. I operate on a system of 50% logic and 50% instinct, myself.

Cheers,

 

[ashley100456]

What ever works for you is always good, Sorry i wasn't trying to be so abrupt in my earlier reply but the topic interests me & i dont think i was ready for such a heavy answer to "Cut in Beach Formula", Upon reflection i have probably done something similar on our local beach here. I live in a small city of just over 15,000 people, Port Lincoln's Beach is a couple of Kilometers long, One 500Metre section has been very productive in that with each tide & a bit of rough water a lot of sand gets moved in or away, So out of interest i logged the tides, wind conditions, how rough and as the foreshore has a slanted retaining wall with many steps along it i was able to measure the amount of sand deposited or taken away every day very easily. Was quite shocked how much sand can go in one tidal movement with the right size tide & wind pushing it in ) By doing this i could see where to go detecting for the best results. Keeping track of it certainly worked for me & I was able to let nature do the work for me & get down to the goodies with a lot less digging. Over the winter period ( Southern Hemisphere ) i collected over 700 coins from a relatively small area, Still found others along the rest of the beach but no-where near as many as my 500Metre hot spot. Just this morning i have been down there & hit the coin line, Came home with 8 spendables & 9 old currency for 2 hours detecting, Looking back along the beach you can follow the coin line, Tried above & below with only a few hits. So yes it's always a learning experience & what ever works for you is good.. Hanging to get to a beach where lots of people go and emulate some of the success that i see on this forum.
Cheers
Ashley

 

[BARKER]

Hi Ashley: That was the general idea if what I was trying to convey.If I or anyone has an idea let's hear them.Complicated or not. I do appreciate all comments wether they are positive or negative. I'm always open ok. Thanks again. best wishese; PEACE: RONB