Designed for the specific tasks required of geologists, surveyors, mining engineers, civil engineers, environmental engineers and foresters, this transit compass provides reliable field performance. Key benefits - Accurate, easy to read bearings: direct-read compass capsule offers 1 degree resolution and 1/2 degree accuracy for precise direction measurements. - Robust protection in transit: a dry compass capsule with a quick dampening needle includes a needle-lock to protect the compass assembly during transport. - Simple compensated bearings: gear driven adjustable declination allows for easy compensated bearings. - Versatile vertical angle measurement: the vertical angle clinometer scales provide 1 degree increments with a 90 degree range and an accuracy of 1/2 degree. - Grade and slope readings: a percent grade scale offers increments of 5% for quick slope assessment. - Lightweight and durable design: made from plastic, the instrument is lightweight, durable, compact, and easy to carry. Features and specifications - Direct-read compass capsule: 1 degree resolution, 1/2 degree accuracy. - Dry compass capsule with quick dampening needle: needle-lock to protect the compass during transit; gear driven adjustable declination for simple compensated bearings. - Vertical angle clinometer: 1 degree increment scale with 90 degree range; accuracy 1/2 degree. - Percent grade scale: increments of 5%. - Construction: plastic material, lightweight, durable, compact and portable. Practical applications - Geological field mapping and prospecting: measure bearing and vertical angle to locate structures, ore veins or stratigraphic contacts. - Surveying and civil engineering fieldwork: determine bearings and slope angles for site layout, alignment, and stake-out. - Forestry and environmental assessments: assess slope and drainage characteristics for erosion risk, habitat surveys, and planning. This instrument combines precise angular measurements with a compact, durable build in a plastic, lightweight package, making it suitable for use in rugged field conditions across the listed professions.