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    Using A Suunto Compass

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    The document provides instructions for using a Suunto bearing compass to measure the bearing angle of distant objects relative to magnetic North. It outlines the basic steps which include: 1) sighting the distant object through the compass, 2) taking a reading of the bearing angle measured in degrees clockwise from North, and 3) accounting for any difference between true North and magnetic North due to magnetic declination which varies by location. It also notes that nearby metal objects can impact compass accuracy.

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    The document provides instructions for using a Suunto bearing compass to measure the bearing angle of distant objects relative to magnetic North. It outlines the basic steps which include: 1) sighting the distant object through the compass, 2) taking a reading of the bearing angle measured in degrees clockwise from North, and 3) accounting for any difference between true North and magnetic North due to magnetic declination which varies by location. It also notes that nearby metal objects can impact compass accuracy.

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    The document provides instructions for using a Suunto bearing compass to measure the bearing angle of distant objects relative to magnetic North. It outlines the basic steps which include: 1) sighting the distant object through the compass, 2) taking a reading of the bearing angle measured in degrees clockwise from North, and 3) accounting for any difference between true North and magnetic North due to magnetic declination which varies by location. It also notes that nearby metal objects can impact compass accuracy.

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    Using A Suunto Compass

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    The document provides instructions for using a Suunto bearing compass to measure the bearing angle of distant objects relative to magnetic North. It outlines the basic steps which include: 1) sighting the distant object through the compass, 2) taking a reading of the bearing angle measured in degrees clockwise from North, and 3) accounting for any difference between true North and magnetic North due to magnetic declination which varies by location. It also notes that nearby metal objects can impact compass accuracy.

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    R Application Note

    Using the Suunto


    Hand Bearing Compass

    Overview
    The Suunto bearing compass is used to measure an object’s bearing angle
    relative to magnetic North. The compass has a second scale for reading
    bearing angle from South. It is designed for viewing an object and its bearing
    angle simultaneously. This application note outlines the basic steps for
    using the Suunto bearing compass.

    Taking a Bearing
    Figure 1: A Suunto Bearing
    1. Site distant object. Use one eye to view distant object and the other to
    Compass look into compass. With both eyes open, visually align vertical marker
    inside compass to distant object.

    Figure 2: Sighting an object Figure 3: Aligning compass sight and distant


    object

    2. Take a reading. Every ten-degree marker is labeled with two numbers.


    The bottom number indicates degrees from magnetic North in a
    clockwise direction. The top number indicates degrees from magnetic
    South in a clockwise direction.

    Figure 4: Composite view through compass sight.


    The building edge is 275° from magnetic North.
    3. Account for difference between true North and magnetic North. The
    compass points to magnetic North. The orientation of an object is
    measured in degrees East from North. The orientation of an object in
    San Francisco (and in the Bay Area) to true North is the compass reading
    from magnetic north plus 15°. The building edge in Figure 4 is 275° from
    Magnetic North. Therefore, the building edge in Figure 4 is 290° (275° +
    15°) from true North. Visit one of the websites below for the magnetic
    declination for other locations.
    • http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/jsp/Declination.jsp
    - Easy form with detailed calculation.
    • http://www.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/field/mdcalc_e.php
    - Simple calculator.
    4. Nearby iron and metal objects may affect compass accuracy. If
    possible, remove such objects or take compass readings from another
    location. Re-bars inside concrete can also affect compass accuracy.

    “PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2010 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.
    These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

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