INSTRUMENTATION A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site inclinometer A dip needle, as illustrated in a French textbook of 1874 Also known as a clinometer or dip needle, an instrument for measuring magnetic dip, consisting of a magnetic needle mounted free to pivot in the vertival plane with a graduated circle. For use, the instrument is carefully leveled and oreinted into the magnetic meridian. Related category    • INSTRUMENTATION Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP