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AUTOMATIC LEVEL [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Optical Instruments
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Mathematical Geography
CONT

The self-leveling level (also called [an] automatic level) ... is a precise, time-saving development in leveling instruments. It did away with the tubular spirit level [and] is equipped with a small bull's-eye level and three leveling screws.

OBS

The compensator in the automatic level is what makes it different to the dumpy level. The compensator makes using the automatic level much easier than a dumpy level.

Key term(s)
  • self-levelling level

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Niveau optique dont la lunette reste automatiquement à l'horizontale, quelle que soit son orientation.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

automatic level: an item in the "Surveying and Navigational Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

niveau automatique : objet de la classe «Équipement de navigation» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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