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Lensatic Compass is a kind of compass which uses a magnetized dial, a lensatic compass features a special card which helps the users in reading the directions easily. A Lensatic Compass is very useful device because it has numbers which are useful in identifying the directions of target objects. The use of Lensatic Compass involves difficulties in using it.It is important to learn how to use a lensatic compass properly prior to using it, also other materials like a map and a protractor are also needed when using the compass.
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How much does a compass weigh?
Depends on how big the compass is.
Different types of compass in the field of surveying?
prismatic surveying and surveying compass.
What causes a compass to behave as it does?
The needle of a compass is a magnet, and the earth is also a magnet. The side of the compass marked N is attracted to the north pole of the Earth, and the side marked S is attracted to Earth's south pole. The compass will spin to line itself up with the poles it is attracted to. However, if you have other magnets nearby, the compass can spin to line itself up with those instead.
When a compass rose indicates only one direction they use a compass rose indicates two directions usually indicates north and the opposite direction which is?
If the question is asking what is opposite north on a compass then the answer is south.
Who discovered the compass?
No one is actually sure who was the discoverer of the compass but it is said to have been discovered by Feng Shui and his fellow helpers.
What is the purpose of the Lensatic Compass?
A lensatic compass is a compass with a magnifying glass on the sight which makes it easier to view the needle. These types of compasses are frequently used in the military.
Where on the lensatic compass is the scale molded?
Into the straight edge on the left side of the compass
What part of the lensatic comapass contains the sighting wire?
The compass cover
What is the perferred method of using a lensatic compass when reading magnetic azimthus?
Center hold
What is the preferred method of using a lensatic compass when reading magnetic azmthus?
Center Hold
What three major parts of the lensatic compass do you inspect when you perform compass handling procedures?
LensBaseCoverYou inspect for cracks and/or brakes in all three of the main components. Also ensure that you have a free floating dial (Meaning the North Seeking Arrow is able to move within the compass freely), conduct a compass calibration,(use gps beforehand and place an object into the ground, plot point on gps, back up 25-50 meters and ensure the compass is no more than + or - 3 degrees of the GPS.), and conduct a pace count of 100 meters when only counting everytime the left foot strikes the deck to know how far you need to travel.
Where would you find tritium in military commodities?
Things that glow in the dark like some rifle sights and military lensatic compasses contain tritium.
Is gyrosyn compass a combination of magnetic compass and artificial horizon?
No,a Gyrosyn compass is a combination of a Magnetic compass and Direct reading compass.
How do you compass?
compass
Tool used to draw circles and arcs?
Compass compass compass
What is the moveable bar in a compass called?
A compass magnet or a compass needle.
What is the principle of compass surveying?
The prismatic compass is a type of compass use for survering a land.
