Clinometer Compass
Product Code : JA-ELA-5276
The Clinometer Compass (SKU JA-ELA-5276) is a handle compass, a reproduction of an antique clinometer design, supplied by JaincoLab for geography fieldwork. Held level, an object is sighted through the peep sights in the handle-shaped sight to read its magnetic heading. Tilted on its side, the same sights give the angle of elevation or declination, read from a weighted pendulous arm beneath the needle. A needle lift mechanism protects the jewel and arm in transport.
Specifications
The compass has handle-shaped peep sights, a weighted pendulous arm read on three scales and a needle lift mechanism; the table lists these features and the three scales exactly as described in the product data.
| Product | Clinometer Compass |
| SKU | JA-ELA-5276 |
| Type | Clinometer handle compass |
| Sights | Handle-shaped peep sights |
| Clinometer | Weighted pendulous arm beneath the needle |
| Scales | Degrees beneath the zenith; degrees of elevation or declination; inches per yard of slope |
| Transport | Needle lift protecting the jewel and pendulous arm |
Applications of the clinometer handle compass
The clinometer handle compass is used in geography fieldwork to take bearings and to measure slope and elevation angles with one instrument, for example when profiling a hillside or estimating the height of a building.
- Taking magnetic bearings in field studies
- Measuring slope angles for hillside profiles
- Estimating heights from angles of elevation
- Map and compass lessons in school geography
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one clinometer handle compass supplied by JaincoLab. Case and lanyard are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of compasses and the delivery destination. Class sets for geography departments are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What can the clinometer compass measure?
Magnetic bearings when held level, and angles of elevation or declination when tilted on its side.
Which scales does it have?
Degrees beneath the zenith, degrees of elevation or declination, and inches per yard of slope.
How is it protected in transport?
A needle lift mechanism protects the compass jewel and the pendulous arm.
Related products
This compass is listed in the JaincoLab educational laboratory apparatus range.
Request a quote
To order the Clinometer Compass, send the number of compasses and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ELA-5276. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
