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Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 15, 2012 10:25 pm
by evanrobinson1985
Hello all,

I am a beginner at surveying and only know how to take the measurements for the LRUD, azimuth, clino, and disto (so far). I was wondering if anyone can tell me what type of protractor is a clear card with the wheel on it.? Or even if that is the best choice. I already have everything else I need to survey except for the protractor. I am trying to get one before the end of Decmeber so when I go back home to Florida I can get one of my caving buddies to teach me the rest of the survey process. Thanks in advance. :cave softly:

Re: Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2012 5:58 am
by Scott McCrea
The Cave Compass, IMO, is the best. http://cavecompass.com/

Re: Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2012 9:32 am
by GroundquestMSA
You can buy a clear 360 degree protractor at most hobby or office supply stores for a few bucks. It doesn't need be more than a single piece of plastic, no arm or additional wheel.

Re: Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2012 12:23 pm
by snoboy
Or you can download a Therion protractor here: http://therion.speleo.sk/protractor/index.php

Re: Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 16, 2012 11:34 pm
by evanrobinson1985
Thank you Scott, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you anyway GroundquestMSA and snoboy. I really appreciate it.

Re: Survey protractor....?????

PostPosted: Nov 17, 2012 3:03 am
by Chads93GT
Cave compass for three years now. It's by far the easiest to use and the best as a result.