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What is the difference between compass traversing and theodolite traversing?
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Different magnetic deviation and magnetic variation?
In relation to aviation... Deviation is the difference between a true heading and the compass heading. The compass heading is different from true due to magnetic fields induced by the components of the aircraft. Variation is the difference (angle) between True North and Magnetic North. Variation changes depending on your position and is normally indicated on maps as a dashed line with the variation in degrees along that particular line.
What is inclination and declination?
Inclination is measured as the angle at which the satellite crosses the equator while passing from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere. Declination is the difference between magnetic North as reported by a compass and true North.
The north pole of a compass magnet points toward?
The north pole of a compass magnet points more or less towards the north.Since opposite poles of a magnet attract, that means that the north pole of the magnet points towards Earth's magnetic south pole, which of course is located towards the north. Confusingly, this magnetic south pole has often been called the magnetic NORTH pole, precisely because it is located towards the north.
What does a dip compass do?
A compass does not point to the North Pole, it aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. In the Northern Hemisphere you are closer to the North Pole, so the strength from that direction is greater, and the compass "points north". In the Southern Hemisphere, similarly, the magnetic South Pole is closer, and the other end of the compass points to the south Pole. So far so good. But when you are close to either pole, the magnetic field dips into the earth - steeply at the Poles themselves. [Ordinary compasses are counterbalanced a little so the compass needle or card is approximately horizontal. The compass manufacturers divide the earth into five 'balance' zones.] So a dip compass is suspended between two pivots, and will indicate the steepness of the magnetic fields dip. It differs from an ordinary compass.
What does NbE mean on a compass rose?
Most likely N x E - or "North by East" - it means one point (or 11.25 degrees) east of North on a Compass Rose. Directly between North and NNE ("North Northeast").
What is the principle of compass surveying?
The prismatic compass is a type of compass use for survering a land.
What is the difference between a copass and a compass rose?
If you mean the difference between a compass and a compass rose: The compass is the complete instrument. The compass rose is the degree wheel printed under the needle.
What is the methods used in measuring right angle from the line of traverse?
If in the open, a magnetic compass, a theodolite, etc. If on paper, a protractor, a drawing compass, etc.
What is the difference between a navigational compass and a mathematical compass?
A navigational compass shows the way to North. A mathematical compass (actually used in the plural: compasses) allows you to draw circles accurately.
What is the measure of the declination to the north?
Difference between Compass direction and True north.
What is the difference between a compass and a compass rose?
a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.
What religious use does a compass have?
The only thing I can think of -In a Christian sense- is the traditional orientation of some Churches towards the Eastern Axis-which is best done in the pre-construction phases- with a compass or better yet, a Theodolite. It has been argued that the word Theodolite may imply ( Eye of God) then again it is interesting to note certain hymns suggest guidance paths on the Right spiritual course- such as Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me- and that suggests a compass.
Is there a difference between a compass and a hand-held GPS?
Yes of course one is digital and the other is magnetized.
What is the significance of the compass?
It sets a datum direction which can be referred to at all times. It thus allowed exploration and traversing of the oceans, deserts and forests, including when no sun or stars were visible to assist.
Does a map show true north?
yes it does and a compass shows magnetic north. this is where declination takes course between the difference of the two
What is the difference between compass rose and cardinal points?
if you do not know maybe you should try google instead of wiki answers. :D
What is difference between compass points and compass bearings?
Where N=North, E=East, S=South, W=West. The compass points are, N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW. The compass bearings is the direction you are traveling. which can be any of the above.
