The Sniper's nest ergonomics.

[Charles Collins]

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.

[John Iacoletti]

[John Iacoletti]

[Jerry Organ]

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.

[Charles Collins]

Thanks John and Jerry, that’s very helpful! 👍

[Charles Collins]

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?

[John Mytton]

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.

JohnM

[Charles Collins]

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

JohnM

Thanks John!