Clinometers
Clinometers are simple devices that measure the angle of a slope, but can also be used to estimate the height of tall objects (such as trees or buildings) with only some rudimentary geometry. Clinometers are utilized in our Soil Site Selection, Tree Height vs Diameter, and Population Density Effects protocols.
Our Clinometer Construction and Use protocol explains step-by-step how to construct the two types of clinometers seen in the image left. It also walks through the use and application of your clinometer, including both height and slope calculations.
Our Clinometer Use Worksheet (W-E-01) walks students through an activity to measure the height of a tall object. We suggest using this brief exercise to teach the basics of clinometer use before embarking on data collection.
Our Clinometer Construction and Use protocol explains step-by-step how to construct the two types of clinometers seen in the image left. It also walks through the use and application of your clinometer, including both height and slope calculations.
Our Clinometer Use Worksheet (W-E-01) walks students through an activity to measure the height of a tall object. We suggest using this brief exercise to teach the basics of clinometer use before embarking on data collection.
