Orientation by compass on the ground, in the forest, apartment: Instruction. How to use a compass correctly? Where does the red and blue arrow of the compass show? What are the cardinal cardinal cardinal cardes in English with translation?

Features of the use of the compass to determine the cardinal points on the ground, on the map, in the apartment. Instructions for installing and correct work with a compass on Android and iPhone.

Our attention is attracted by devices and benefits of civilization. And only 2-3 centuries ago, people knew more about nature and knew how to navigate the terrain, relying on observations and signs.

Now it’s hard to imagine a traveler or a geologist without a compass in his hands. This device helps where the satellite signals are not caught and there is no Internet.

However, the compass should be treated correctly, and also be able to interpret its measurements.

How to do this - let's talk in more detail.

Designation of the parties to the world in English on a compass with a translation

Since the compass is different, their scales have a different amount of the indicated cardinal points.

However, a mandatory set is 4 main ones:

• N (north) - north
• S (South) - South
• E (east) - East
• W (West) - West

Or on the scale the cardinal sides are displayed with the letters of the Russian alphabet, namely the first of the words.

Where does the red and blue arrow of the compass show?

We are used to the fact that on the globe at the top there is a North Pole, which is indicated by the blue arrow of the compass, and below - the south. And the red strive for him.

However, based on the laws of physics, it turns out the other way around. In fact, the blue arrow indicates the location of the south pole, and the red - north. Since bodies with the same charges are repelled, not attracted.

Keep in mind that the usual North Pole drifts and changes its location not symmetrically southern. Therefore, the red compass needle really slightly distorts the direction of this part of the world.

What is azimuth in the compass and how to determine it?

The angle formed between the direction to the north and the object is called azimuth.

The countdown is closed clockwise.

There are 2 ways to determine the azimuth:

• approximate, or by eye
• accurate - using the transporter

In the second case, the arrow pointing to the north is a mark of "0" on the transporter.

How to use a compass in the forest, on the ground?

First, check the compass serviceability:

• put it on a flat horizontal surface and wait for the arrow stop
• fix its position
• bring any metal item and release the latch
• the arrow should react oscillations
• remember the subject sharply
• if the arrow returned to the original value before the removal of the latch, the compass is working

Before entering the forest, determine your direction of movement. Consider its opposite value when turning in the opposite direction.

• Bind a large object on the ground. For example, a river, power lines, a wide clearing, roads and paths. Remember that any magnetic sources should be outside the compass, otherwise its readings will be incorrect.
• Determine the azimuth of this object.
• Consider it when moving in the direction you need.
• Ideally, if you have a notebook under your hands. Enjoy the number of steps after each turn.

How to use a compass in the apartment correctly?

Act in steps:

• study your compass, features of its work, check it for serviceability
• select the reference point, for example, this is a door or window
• determine its location while in the middle of the room
• in this case, keep the compass strictly horizontally, for example, on the book
• rely on her on the wall so that a right angle forms between them
• the height of the compass location in this case is at your waist level
• double -check your measurements three times and select the average value
• keep in mind that household appliances, furniture, metal objects in the apartment create a background for the correct operation of the compass
• permissible deviations for verification measurements are 10-15%

Sometimes, in order to reduce the influence of power and home equipment, the GA compass is measured the cardinal points at a distance from the house/apartment.

How to determine your location by compass and map?

• If both of these items are in your hands, then first open the card and consider it carefully.
• Find the objects marked on it on the ground around you.
• Expand the card so that they coincide by the location relative to you.

There are several ways to determine your location by map:

• on nearby objects
• distant
• direction of movement along the road, trail, clearing

When you coped with this stage, put the card on the ground.

• Place the compass on top.
• Remove it from the latch.
• Turn face to the north, the blue arrow of the device will point to it.
• Further, roll with the map and the point that you have chosen as a guideline or your current location.
• Fix the direction of your movement.

How to lay a route on a compass map?

How to download and use a compass on an iPhone correctly?

Often the compass has already been installed on an iPhone among special applications. If it was not, look at the AppStore and write in the search bar "KOMPAS".

Select from the rising list the application that you like. Or focus on the number of downloads, that is, the level of popularity of the utility.

After installing the compass on your iPhone, act as follows: act like this:

• slib it. Run the application and upset in the air with one hand, as if drawing an infinity sign. This function is available for iOS7. In other cases, setting is different.
• A compass and an arrow scale will appear on the screen indicating a magnetic north pole.
• If information about the geographical pole is important to you, go to Settings - compass And put a checkmark Apply the true North.
• The white arrow outside the compass dial shows you the direction of your gaze at the current time. Choose your position so that both arrows looked north.
• Touch the screen once.
• Now, when moving, you will see a red movable zone. It shows your deviation from the fixed route. To remove it, touch the screen again.
• Combine compass data with cards. Run them. In the compass application you will find numbers with the coordinates of your current location at the bottom of the screen. Touch them twice to obtain an extended certificate of your location.

How to download and correctly use a compass on android?

To download the compass application, go to Play Market.

• In the search bar, enter the “compass” and select the application that you are looking for for installation. Or anyone that has a greater percentage of popularity and downloads.
• After downloading the application, open it and calibrate the compass. You will see a hint on the phone how to do it.
• Next, study the menu and application capabilities and use it as necessary. Consider all the nuances that were discussed in previous sections.

So, we examined the features of proper operation with the compass of both a separate device and an application for a smartphone. We learned to navigate the terrain and determine the cardinal points in the forest, apartment.

Although our age of technology makes it possible to use GPS navigators almost everywhere, however, the Internet coating has a limited spectrum of action.

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