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MAGNETIC INCLINATION [6 records]

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Record 1 2013-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

... the measurement of the magnetic-field intensity and sometimes the magnetic inclination, or dip, and declination(departure from geographic north) at several stations.

CONT

... most magnetic surveys are designed to map structure on or within the basement, or to detect magnetic minerals directly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

[...] ensemble de déterminations magnétiques pour l'établissement des cartes de déclinaison ou d'inclinaison ou même de l'intensité du champ magnétique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
DEF

A line connecting points at which a magnetic property such as strength, declination, or inclination remains the same.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
DEF

Ligne d'égale inclinaison ou déclinaison magnétique.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
  • Surveying
DEF

The angle formed with the horizon by a magnetic needle free to rotate in the vertical plane of the magnetic meridian that is 0° at the magnetic equator and 90° at the magnetic poles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Terre (Astronomie)
  • Arpentage
DEF

Angle que forme l'aiguille aimantée avec le plan horizontal.

OBS

inclinaison : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
CONT

The azimuth and inclination can be obtained with a directional survey instrument... which will give a magnetic azimuth direction and inclination of the borehole.

OBS

A single-shot directional survey instrument makes a single photograph of a compass reading of the draft direction and the number of degrees the hole is off vertical. A multishot survey instrument obtains numerous readings in the hole as the device is pulled out of the well.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

Appareil pour mesurer l'inclinaison d'un forage et son azimut.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Earth (Astronomy)
  • Cartography
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A line drawn on a map or chart connecting all points at which the magnetic inclination(dip) is zero for a specified epoch.

OBS

aclinic line; magnetic equator: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terre (Astronomie)
  • Cartographie
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Ligne joignant les points où l'inclinaison magnétique est nulle à une époque déterminée.

OBS

équateur magnétique; ligne aclinique : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tierra (Astronomía)
  • Cartografía
  • Geografía matemática
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Record 6 1989-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetism
  • Scientific Research Facilities
OBS

[It measures] The absolute angle of magnetic field declination and inclination and geographic north.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Magnétisme
  • Installations de recherche scientifique

Spanish

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