地质罗盘的使用（The use of the geological compass）.docVIP

地质罗盘的使用（The use of the geological compass） The use of geological compass: geological compass is an indispensable tool for the field geological work. With it can determine the direction and location of the observation point, any measure to observe the spatial location (such as rock layer, fold axial plane, fault surface on the surface of the joint plane... such as tectonic space), as well as the determination of various structural elements of igneous rock, orebody occurrence and so on. So you have to learn to use the geological compass. I. structure of the geological compass: There are many patterns of the geological compass, but the structure is basically the same, and we commonly use the circular basin type geological compass. It consists of a magnetic needle, dial, inclinometer, aiming plate, level and other parts in a round basin of copper, aluminum or wood, as shown in the figure (a) needle for middle width on both sides - generally sharp diamond steel needle, according to the loading in the middle of the chassis of the thimble, can turn freely, need not when should tighten screw, to press the needle is raised on the glass cover to avoid collision with the tip of the needle cap, in order to protect the top tip, prolong the life time of the compass. To loosen the fixed screw during the measurement, the magnetic needle is free to swing, and at the end of the time the magnetic needle points in the direction of the magnetic needle meridian. Since our country is located in the northern hemisphere magnetic needle at both ends of the magnetic needle, the magnetic needle is out of balance. In order to keep the magnetic needle in balance, the copper wire around the south end of the needle can be used to distinguish the north and south of the needle. (2) level dial - dial calibration is to use this way of marking: starting from zero per 10 degrees counterclockwise, a continuous time to 360 degrees, o degrees and 180 degrees of N and S respectively, 90 and 270 degrees res