inclinometer

• Instrument technique utilisé pour mesurer l'angle d'inclinaison, la pente ou l'écart par rapport à la force de gravité, couramment employé en aviation, en topographie et en ingénierie.

A technical instrument used to measure angles of slope, tilt, or inclination relative to gravity, commonly utilized in aviation, surveying, and engineering.

1. Aircraft instrumentC1formaltechnical

   A device that indicates the angle an aircraft makes relative to the horizon.

   indicateur d'inclinaison transversale

   • The pilot checked the inclinometer to ensure the plane was level.
   • Modern inclinometers provide precise data for flight stability.
   • The inclinometer showed a slight tilt during the turn.

   Synonymesartificial horizon

2. Magnetic dip measurementC1formalscientific

   An instrument used to measure the angle of magnetic dip, often from an aircraft.

   Inclinomètre de déclinaison magnétique

   • Geologists used an inclinometer to measure the magnetic field's dip angle.
   • The inclinometer recorded a significant dip near the magnetic pole.
   • Data from the inclinometer helped map the Earth's magnetic variations.

   Synonymesdip circle

3. Surveying toolB2formaltechnical

   An instrument used by surveyors to measure angles of inclination or elevation.

   Inclinomètre (topographie)

   • The surveyor used an inclinometer to measure the slope of the hill.
   • An inclinometer is essential for calculating elevation changes in terrain.
   • They recorded the angle with a handheld inclinometer.

   Synonymesclinometer