Meaning of Inclinometer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizon.
2. An instrument that measures magnetic dip; a dip circle.
3. A surveying instrument that measures angles of inclination or elevation; a clinometer.

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“For the ground, that means using three primary types of equipment: ■ Extensometers to look⟳ for ground heave - the upwards movement of soil, which can occur⟳ at any stage⟳. It is essentially the opposite of erosion and is often associated with clay-type soils which swell when wet⟳. ■ Inclinometers, which measure⟳ slope movements. ■ Piezometers to measure⟳ water levels.”

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