how do i navigate/use a compass?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - how do i navigate/use a compass?

Posted: 11/5/2001 6:37:02 PM EDT

ok, i have to know how to take a bearing and navigate using a compass, it's for a project for school. the thing is due tommorow but keep on posting, cause i'll be here.

is there a website you could put a link to? anything would help. i alredy know the parts of a compass.

you only allowed to laugh at me for asking you guys for help when the thing is due tommorow and it's 2329 now if you give help.

if i'm stupid for not knowing, then wahtever.

Posted: 11/5/2001 6:43:05 PM EDT

[#1]

i'm not sure thats something you can learn in an hour on a message board. i'll look and see if i can find any websites.

mike

Posted: 11/5/2001 6:46:47 PM EDT

[#2]

[url]http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/navigation_map_compass.html[/url]

hope that helps

Posted: 11/5/2001 7:14:15 PM EDT

[#3]

To find your bearing
orient your map
with the compass,
then find two visible reference points
on the map.

Perform a resection
using two visible points
that are on your map.

Use the back azimuth
(subtract 180)
to the first object.

Use the forward azimuth to the second(add 180)

If you have your compass set over the map correctly (0 over the object then pivot the compass until the desired azimuth is under under index line)
these two azimuths can be drawn as lines.
The point where they intersect will be your location.

Posted: 11/5/2001 7:17:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Navigation is easy once you have determined where you are.
If you are on foot
it helps to take a pace count and know
your map scale
before starting out though.

Posted: 11/5/2001 7:31:23 PM EDT

[#5]

I suppose it helps to know your azimuth from a hole in the ground.

Are you looking for something more basic? The needle points north when the compass is held level. Turn the compass body so the N is under the end of the needle with the color or luminescent material on it. Now you know your directions from your position. Orient your map so north is facing the north indicated by the compass. Most compasses have numbers around the outside. North is 0 degrees. East is 90, South 180, West 270. These are used to "take a bearing." Significant landmarks indicated on the map will aid you. Pay attention to the scale of the map. The more detailed it is the larger it will be for a given area.

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