A tool used to while teaching a group of students how to use a compass. This is not a functioning compass. The bezel and the non-magnetic compass needle needle can be rotated by hand with regards to each other and to the base plate to show how to work with the compass and a map. This teaching tool is large enough to use in front of a group.
Suunto Instruction Compass
Suunto item: SS004955000
NSN: 6910-58-000-6466
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Physical specifications
Produet dimenslons:
360x190x3 mm
Net welght:
113 g
Package dimensions:
360x190x3 mm
Gross weight:
113g
Operational temperature range:
-20° C to +60° C.
Water proofness:
Waterproof to all practical water depths as there is no cavity that can leak water in.
Storage temperature range:
-30° C to +60° C
Compass baseplate specification
Baseplate:
Transparent
Rulers and scales:
For teaching purposes only.
Compass needle/card and protractor specifications
Primary direction scale:
On top of rotating protractor alligned with outer edge, DEGREES scale 0-360° clockwise with 2° resolution and a number every 20°. Diameter: 45 mm.
Cardinal markings:
N, E, S, W on protractor
Magnetic balancing:
N/A
Needle design:
Plastic non-magnetic compass needle that can be rotated by hand. For teaching purposes only.
Needle friction:
Hig enough to keep needle in place after moving it by hand.
Orienting arrow:
Red and black colored, located at the bottom of the rotating capsule.
Declination corection:
Fixed scale at the bottom of the rotating capsule going from 0 at the orienting arrow and extending 90° E and W. The declination correction has a two degrees resolution and is marked with a number every 20°.
Protractor index:
Line under protractor
Luminescent features
Compass Needle:
Not luminescent
Orienting arrow:
Not luminescent
Protractor:
Not luminescent
Protractor index:
Not luminescent
Direction of travel:
Not luminescent
User guide
Paper with product:
No
On line:
No