Geological gyrocompass

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1990-10-24

1992-02-11

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Straight-line light ray type

Combined

33324, 33 1E, G01C 1938, G01C 102

Patent

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050865684

ABSTRACT:
The geological gyrocompass is an accurate, portable instrument useful for geologic mapping and surveying which employs an aircraft gyrocompass, strike reference bars, a pair of sights and leveling devices for horizontally leveling the instrument. A clinometer graduated in degrees indicates the dip of the surface being measured.

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