- vernier accuracy
- точность верньера
English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
vernier caliper — a caliper formed of two pieces sliding across one another, one having a graduated scale and the other a vernier. Also called vernier micrometer. [1875 80] * * * ▪ measurement instrument instrument for making very accurate linear… … Universalium
vernier — /verr nee euhr/, n. 1. Also, vernier scale. a small, movable, graduated scale running parallel to the fixed graduated scale of a sextant, theodolite, barometer, etc., and used for measuring a fractional part of one of the divisions of the fixed… … Universalium
Vernier height gauge — A vernier height gauge is a height gauge with the additional refinement of a vernier scale for greater accuracy in reading or setting the tool.The first image shows two height gauges, the left height gauge has the vernier scale, the right one has … Wikipedia
vernier — ver•ni•er [[t]ˈvɜr ni ər[/t]] n. 1) sur wam Also, ver′nier scale . a small, movable, graduated scale running parallel to the fixed graduated scale of a sextant, theodolite, etc., and used for measuring a fractional part of one of the divisions of … From formal English to slang
vernier — ver·ni·er || vÉœrnɪə(r) / vÉœË n. Vernier scale, short graduated scale that measures fractions of divisions on fixed scale; device that provides a tool with a higher level of accuracy (Machinery) … English contemporary dictionary
Caliper — For other uses, see Caliper (disambiguation). A vernier caliper … Wikipedia
Micrometer — This article is about the measuring device. For the unit of length, see Micrometre. Outside, inside, and depth micrometers A micrometer ( … Wikipedia
surveying — /seuhr vay ing/, n. 1. the science or scientific method of making surveys of land. 2. the occupation of one who makes land surveys. 3. the act of one who surveys: The surveying required nearly two days. [1425 75; late ME: act of examining… … Universalium
Dividing engine — at the Michigan Museum of Surveying A dividing engine is a device specifically employed to mark graduations on measuring instruments. History There has always been a need for accurate measuring instruments. Whether it is a linear device such as a … Wikipedia
Reflecting instrument — Reflecting instruments are those that use mirrors to enhance their ability to make measurements. In particular, the use of mirrors permits one to observe two objects simultaneously while measuring the angular distance between the objects. While… … Wikipedia
Octant (instrument) — Octant. This instrument, labelled Crichton London, Sold by J Berry, Aberdeen, appears to have an ebony frame with ivory scale, vernier and signature plate. The index arm and mirror supports are brass. Rather than use a sighting telescope, this… … Wikipedia