Orientation on the compass on the ground, in the woods, apartment: instruction. How to use the compass correctly? Where shows the red and blue compass arrow? What are the names of the light on the compass in English with the translation?

Features of using a compass to determine the parties of the light on the ground, on the map, in the apartment. Installation instructions and correct operation with a compass on Android and iPhone.

Our attention is attracted to the instruments 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.

It is now difficult 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 it - talk more.

Designation of the parties in English on the compass with the translation

The traveler holds a compass in his hand to determine the direction of its movement

Since the compass is different, their scales have a different number of indicated parties to the light.

However, the mandatory set is 4 main:

N (North) - North
S (South) - South
E (East) - East
W (West) - West

Either the scale of the lights of the Russian alphabet are displayed on the scale, namely the first of the words.

Where shows the red and blue compass arrow?

Red Compass Arrow Shows North

We are accustomed that the North Pole is located on the globe at the top, which indicates the blue arrow of the compass, and below the South. And to him to strive red.

However, based on the laws of physics, it turns out on the contrary. In fact, the blue arrow indicates the location of the southern pole, and the Red - North. Since the bodies with the same charges are repelled, and not attract.

Consider also the usual north pole drifts and changes its location not symmetrically southern. Because the red arrow of the compass really slightly distorts the direction of this part of the world.

What is azimuth in compass and how to determine it?

Compass is configured before determining azimuth

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

The corner is held clockwise.

There are 2 ways to define azimuth:

approximate
accurate - with the help of transport

In the second case, the arrow showing north is the mark "0" on the transport.

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

The compass lies on the grass before determining the parties of the light and orientation on the ground

First, check the compass service:

put it on a flat horizontal surface and wait for the arrows stop
fix her position
bring any metal object and release the latch
the arrow must respond with fluctuations
remove the subject
if the arrow returned to the initial value before removing the lock, the compass is good

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

Bind the major object on the terrain. For example, river, power transmission, broad cross, roads and paths. Remember that any magnetic sources must be out of the work of the compass, otherwise its testimony will be incorrect.
Determine the azimuth of this object.
Consider it when driving in the direction you need.
Ideal if you have a notepad at your hands. Enter the number of steps after each turn.

How to use the compass in the apartment?

One of the compass models - to distribute house space / apartments

Act steps:

examine your compass, the features of his work, check it in good condition
select a point of reference, for example, it's a door or window
determine its location while in the middle of the room
at the same time, keep the compass strictly horizontally, for example, on the book
rely on the wall so that there is a straight angle between them
the height of the compass in this case is at the level of your waist
check your measurements three times and select the average value.
note that household appliances, furniture, metal objects in the apartment create a background for the correct operation of the compass
permissible deviations for test measurements are 10-15%

Sometimes in order to reduce the influence of power and home equipment, the Compass are measured by the parties of the light at a distance from the house / apartment.

How to determine your location by compass and the map?

The map is the compass and pencil

If both of these subjects are in your hands, you first open the map and consider it carefully.
Find objects marked on it on the ground around yourself.
Expand the map so that they coincide with the location relative to you.

There are several ways to determine their location on the map:

by nearby objects
far
direction of movement on the road, trail, pros

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

Place the compass from above.
Remove it from the retainer.
Turn the face to the north, the blue arrow of the device will indicate.
Further check with the card and the point you have chosen as a guideline or current location.
Fix the direction of your movement.

How to put the route on the map by compass?

Compass and ruler lie on the map to determine the location

How to download and properly use the compass on iPhone?

The iPhone lies on the railing with the compass open program near the usual compass

Often the compass is already installed on the iPhone among special applications. If it did not turn out, look at the AppStore and write in the search box "Compass".

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

After installing the compass on your iPhone to check its work, act so:

calibrate it. Run the application and brighten in the air with one hand, as if drawing an infinity sign. This feature is available for iOS7. In other cases, the setting is done otherwise.
A compass scale and an arrow point will appear on the screen, indicating the magnetic northern pole.
If information about the geographical pole is important for you, go to Settings - compass And check the tick Apply true north.
White arrow outside the compass dial shows you the direction of your view at the current time. Pick your position so that both arrows looked north.
Touch the screen once.
Now when moving, you will see a red moving area. It shows your deviation from the fixed route. To remove it, tap 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 the compass on android?

Multiple Android smartphones with installed and working compass

To download the compass application, go Play Market.

In the search bar, enter the "compass" and select the application you are looking for installation. Either any, which has a greater percentage of popularity and downloads.
By downloading the application, open it and make a compass calibration. You will see a hint on the phone how to do it.
Continue learn the menu and application capabilities and use it as needed. Consider all the nuances that were discussed in the previous sections.

So, we reviewed the features of the propset to work with the compass as a separate device and the application for the smartphone. We learned to navigate the terrain and determine the parties to light in the forest, the apartment.

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