terms:poteclinometer
A device for making a continuous measurement of the angle and direction of borehole deviation during a survey. A pendulum moves the wiper arm of a potentiometer so that a simple resistance measurement corresponds with the position of the pendulum and therefore the angle between the tool axis and verticle. A compass moves the wiper arm of another potentiometer so that another resistance measurement corresponds to a measure of azimuth. Another pendulum moves the wiper of a third potentiometer to make a measurement of relative bearing. See deviation, azimuth, and relative bearing. Used in dipmeter surveys. Compare photoclinometer.
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