Inclinometer

A clinometer (also inclinometer, clinometer ( engl: Clinometer ), inclinometer ) is a measuring instrument for measuring the slope or angle measurement in construction, aviation, marine, military ( artillery ) and also partially in the transport sector. Similarly, let heights of trees, buildings, poles, etc. indirectly determine ( calculate the amount of measuring distance and vertical angle using trigonometric functions ).

The simplest design consists of a pointing by its own weight down ( Vertical ) pointer that indicates the angle on a scale. To prevent oscillations, it has a damping if necessary. The horizontal is determined by a reference side of the meter. Such a small device is inherently only reach a scale resolution of eg one angular degree.

In addition, an electrical inclinometer can be realized in which a resistance path is mounted in a vessel, which is filled with a conductive liquid such as mercury. If the container is tilted so the resistance track appeared to varying degrees in the conductive liquid.

Modern inclinometer function with the help of Earth's gravity sensors, electronic circuit and digital display. Frequently in Levels digital inclinometer are integrated.

Older compasses for the construction, mining and cave surveying and geological compasses are equipped with a clinometer.

In addition, optically operating inclinometer. A so-called gradient meter ( name variations: Gefällmesser, Gefällsmesser, Handgefällmesser, Handgefällsmesser, hand slope knife ) is a small optical instrument consisting essentially of a visor ( target device ) and a liquid- damped pendulum body with protractor is.

For stakeout in building channel lasers are in use, in which an electronic inclinometer is combined with a laser.