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Date: 07 Jun 2019 03:16:15 +0000
Subject: Compass Web Site.Warning Messages
From: [email protected]

A few months back I received some emails from people complaining that they were having problems accessing the Compass web site. When they went to the Compass web site, they would get a message saying the web site was unsafe and warning them not to enter.

When I tested the web site, I didn't get the message. I tested it in several browsers and didn't see a problem, so I assumed it was an erroneous message.

A few days ago I received notification from Google that they want all web sites to use SSL encryption so people can connect to web sites using HTTPS. They warned that web sites not using SSL/HTTPS might be blocked. 

That made me realize that Google had probably rolled out the feature early in some parts of the country and that was causing the warning.

The Compass web site uses CloudFlare https://www.cloudflare.com/, which makes it easy to switch on SLL and allow HTTPS encryption. The Compass web site has been switched over so traffic can now use SSL encryption. I've also configured it to force SSL encryption even when the browser doesn't request it.

The Compass web site was never really unsafe and now it is even safer. If you have been avoiding the Compass web site because of the warning messages, they should now be gone now. 

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you notice any problems with the change to SSL, please let me know.

 Larry Fish

A few months back I received some emails from people complaining that they were having problems accessing the Compass web site. When they went to the Compass web site, they would get a message saying the web site was unsafe and warning them not to enter.When I tested the web site, I didn't get the message. I tested it in several browsers and didn't see a problem, so I assumed it was an erroneous message.A few days ago I received notification from Google that they want all web sites to use SSL encryption so people can connect to web sites using HTTPS. They warned that web sites not using SSL/HTTPS might be blocked. That made me realize that Google had probably rolled out the feature early in some parts of the country and that was causing the warning.The Compass web site uses CloudFlare, which makes it easy to switch on SLL and allow HTTPS encryption. The Compass web site has been switched over so traffic can now use SSL encryption. I've also configured it to force SSL encryption even when the browser doesn't request it.The Compass web site was never really unsafe and now it is even safer. If you have been avoiding the Compass web site because of the warning messages, they should now be gone now. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you notice any problems with the change to SSL, please let me know.Larry Fish


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Subject: RE: [compass-users] Compass Web Site.Warning Messages
From: "Paul De Bie" 

Thanks for the information Larry.

Personally, I feel that it is stupid of Google trying to push everything and everyone to using https. 

It gives people a false feeling of security. They think nothing can happen to them because it is an encrypted site. But there is nothing safe about a https site�?� apart from the connection itself. 

Any https site can be just as infected with malware as a regular http site.
  https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/https-does-not-mean-safe/20725/

Paul De Bie
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Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 5:16 AM
Subject: [compass-users] Compass Web Site.Warning Messages

A few months back I received some emails from people complaining that they were having problems accessing the Compass web site. When they went to the Compass web site, they would get a message saying the web site was unsafe and warning them not to enter.

When I tested the web site, I didn't get the message. I tested it in several browsers and didn't see a problem, so I assumed it was an erroneous message.

A few days ago I received notification from Google that they want all web sites to use SSL encryption so people can connect to web sites using HTTPS. They warned that web sites not using SSL/HTTPS might be blocked. 

That made me realize that Google had probably rolled out the feature early in some parts of the country and that was causing the warning.

The Compass web site uses   CloudFlare, which makes it easy to switch on SLL and allow HTTPS encryption. The Compass web site has been switched over so traffic can now use SSL encryption. I've also configured it to force SSL encryption even when the browser doesn't request it.

The Compass web site was never really unsafe and now it is even safer. If you have been avoiding the Compass web site because of the warning messages, they should now be gone now. 

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you notice any problems with the change to SSL, please let me know.

Larry Fish

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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:09:57 -0600
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Compass Web Site.Warning Messages
From: "Larry" 

Paul,

I agree. I only did it because Google Chrome can give a warning message
saying the site is unsafe. Judging from the emails I've received, people get
pretty upset when they see it and it is hard to convince them the site
really is safe.

I've also noticed that since I did it, the number of people reaching the
site has dropped by about 20%. I'm not sure why. I haven't seen issues
getting to the site so hopefully it is just an anomaly. Maybe cavers are
just doing more caving as the weather has gotten warmer. (Or maybe if you
are in hot parts of the Southern Hemisphere, the weather getting cooler.)

Larry

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 9:14 AM
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Compass Web Site.Warning Messages

Thanks for the information Larry.

Personally, I feel that it is stupid of Google trying to push everything and
everyone to using https. 

It gives people a false feeling of security. They think nothing can happen
to them because it is an encrypted site. But there is nothing safe about a
https site. apart from the connection itself. 

Any https site can be just as infected with malware as a regular http site. 
 
https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/https-does-not-mean-safe/20725/

Paul De Bie
  http://www.scavalon.be
  http://scavalon.blogspot.com

From: [email protected]  
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 5:16 AM
Subject: [compass-users] Compass Web Site.Warning Messages

A few months back I received some emails from people complaining that they
were having problems accessing the Compass web site. When they went to the
Compass web site, they would get a message saying the web site was unsafe
and warning them not to enter.

When I tested the web site, I didn't get the message. I tested it in several
browsers and didn't see a problem, so I assumed it was an erroneous message.

A few days ago I received notification from Google that they want all web
sites to use SSL encryption so people can connect to web sites using HTTPS.
They warned that web sites not using SSL/HTTPS might be blocked. 

That made me realize that Google had probably rolled out the feature early
in some parts of the country and that was causing the warning.

The Compass web site uses   CloudFlare, which
makes it easy to switch on SLL and allow HTTPS encryption. The Compass web
site has been switched over so traffic can now use SSL encryption.. I've
also configured it to force SSL encryption even when the browser doesn't
request it.

The Compass web site was never really unsafe and now it is even safer. If
you have been avoiding the Compass web site because of the warning messages,
they should now be gone now. 

I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you notice any
problems with the change to SSL, please let me know.

Larry Fish

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Date: 12 Jun 2019 02:29:29 +0000
Subject: Compass/Inkscape workshop at Convention
From: [email protected]

I just got this message today. There is going to a half-day workshop at the NSS Convention this summer focusing on using Inkscape and Compass to draw maps. The convention will be held June 17th through the 21st at Cookeville, Tennessee. Here is the convention web page:

 http://nss2019.subworks.com/ http://nss2019.subworks.com/

 Here is the email I received:

 Hello,

 Ray Keeler sent the message below to the Survey and Cartography Section???s Facebook page and I'm forwarding it to the SCAS email list in case you didn't see it on Facebook.

 Bob Hoke
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 There is an Inkscape workshop drawing cave maps at the 2019 NSS Convention on Monday morning.  The workshop will be 9 am to 12 noon. 
 Room 31.  I just looked at the 2019 schedule and the workshop description is not in the schedule.

 Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor and is excellent for making cave maps.  There are similarities to Adobe Illustrator tools.  Compass (Larry Fish, $25 lifetime subscription, very popular) processes cave survey data that can be exported into Inkscape format.  This is a hands on workshop on how get survey data into a finished map form.  Participants are encouraged to bring laptops.  We will go from Exporting the Compass data to Inkscape and drawing a sample cave map to creating the printable map.  I will have a flash drive for downloading files with a sample cave, survey data and survey sketches.  Bring writing materials for notes.  This will be fun.

 Inkscape has become so popular that Illustrator now has the capability to import the Inkscape formats.

 My apologies for not getting the Inkscape workshop description in to the schedule in time (submitted April 22nd) but if you are at the Convention please feel welcome.  Our goal is to get maps out ... the results of the surveyors' efforts.

 thanks,

 Ray Keeler
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I just got this message today. There is going to a half-day workshop at the NSS Convention this summer focusing on using Inkscape and Compass to draw maps. The convention will be held June 17th through the 21st at Cookeville, Tennessee. Here is the convention web page:http://nss2019.subworks.com/Here is the email I received:Hello,Ray Keeler sent the message below to the Survey and Cartography Section???s Facebook page and I'm forwarding it to the SCAS email list in case you didn't see it on Facebook.Bob Hoke--------------------------------------------------------------There is an Inkscape workshop drawing cave maps at the 2019 NSS Convention on Monday morning.  The workshop will be 9 am to 12 noon. Room 31.  I just looked at the 2019 schedule and the workshop description is not in the schedule.Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor and is excellent for making cave maps.  There are similarities to Adobe Illustrator tools.  Compass (Larry Fish, $25 lifetime subscription, very popular) processes cave survey data that can be exported into Inkscape format.  This is a hands on workshop on how get survey data into a finished map form.  Participants are encouraged to bring laptops.  We will go from Exporting the Compass data to Inkscape and drawing a sample cave map to creating the printable map.  I will have a flash drive for downloading files with a sample cave, survey data and survey sketches.  Bring writing materials for notes.  This will be fun.Inkscape has become so popular that Illustrator now has the capability to import the Inkscape formats.My apologies for not getting the Inkscape workshop description in to the schedule in time (submitted April 22nd) but if you are at the Convention please feel welcome.  Our goal is to get maps out ... the results of the surveyors' efforts.thanks,Ray [email protected]


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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:38:26 -0500
Subject: plot color by excluded for length
From: Dwight Livingston 

Larry & everyone

I'd like to see which shots are included and excluded for length in a 
plot, say by color coding. Any way to do that?

Thanks

Dwight


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Subject: RE: [compass-users] plot color by excluded for length
From: "Paul De Bie" 

Hi,

In the menu: Display, Show, Show length excluded shots

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 Larry & everyone
 
 I'd like to see which shots are included and excluded for length in a plot, say by color coding. Any way
 to do that?
 
 Thanks
 
 Dwight
 
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Subject: Re: [compass-users] plot color by excluded for length
From: Dwight Livingston 

Thanks, Larry.

On 7/19/2019 2:02 AM, 'Paul De Bie' [email protected] 
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 In the menu: Display, Show, Show length excluded shots

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:13:42 -0500
Subject: Magnetic Anomalies
From: David Gerboth 

Larry,

I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in 
caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a 
major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

- Dave


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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:55:41 -0600
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: "Larry" 

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your email. I'm not sure whether it would work or not. It would
depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was consistent.
Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That would
mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. In other
words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 1/120 of a
second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second. 

A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to average out
the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see from the power
lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the inertia of the
needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field would be
zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should cancel
out the magnetic field. 

However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be some
residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren't easy to
quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects
or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a
second. 

The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the fields
don't change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts from the
article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they fluctuate over
time, then the technique wouldn't be useful. 

I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To do
this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a
maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would
watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it
changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes slowly
or not at all, then you can use the technique.

Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the key
question would be "can you survey a front and back sight before the readings
change?" If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should be able to
take a fore and back sight before it changes. 

For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it is
probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing at one degree per hour,
you shouldn't have any problem at all.

Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you
have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get
identical readings. Otherwise, you won't be able to tell if you are
cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error
between the two compasses.

Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes transmit
power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the magnetic
field should be consistent in direction and would only vary intensity based
on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that case, the anomaly
should be fairly consistent, although you'd still want to do the test in the
cave to see how much it changes over time.

Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Larry Fish

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
Subject: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry,

I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in 
caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a 
major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

- Dave

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:11:49 -0500
Subject: Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: David Gerboth 

Larry,
Thanks for the tips. I ran into the same problem in a sandstone mine 
years ago, which I suspect had a small power line overhead and I was 
getting up to 10 degree errors on the compass. After reading the 
Anomalies report I remember the back sights did not agree with the front 
sights. Not knowing the tips I just got, I gave up on that survey. I 
will see how it works with this cave.
- Dave
On 9/23/2019 5:55 PM, 'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users] wrote:

 Hi Dave,

 Thanks for your email. I'm not sure whether it would work or not. It 
 would depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was 
 consistent. Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

 The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That 
 would mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. 
 In other words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 
 1/120 of a second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second.

 A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to 
 average out the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see 
 from the power lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in 
 theory, the inertia of the needle should average out the reading and 
 the net magnetic field would be zero. In other words, the flip between 
 north and south poles should cancel out the magnetic field.

 However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be 
 some residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current 
 electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren't easy 
 to quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby 
 objects or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer 
 than 1/60 of a second.

 The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the 
 fields don't change over time, then you should be able to use the 
 concepts from the article to correct the compass reading in the cave. 
 If they fluctuate over time, then the technique wouldn't be useful.

 I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To 
 do this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at 
 a maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then 
 you would watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading 
 changes. If it changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. 
 If it changes slowly or not at all, then you can use the technique.

 Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the 
 key question would be "can you survey a front and back sight before 
 the readings change?" If the readings are changing slowly enough, you 
 should be able to take a fore and back sight before it changes.

 For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it 
 is probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is 
 changing at one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the 
 readings needed to cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing 
 at one degree per hour, you shouldn't have any problem at all.

 Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two 
 compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, 
 you have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they 
 both get identical readings. Otherwise, you won't be able to tell if 
 you are cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the 
 relative error between the two compasses.

 Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes 
 transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, 
 the magnetic field should be consistent in direction and would only 
 vary intensity based on the amount of current the lines are carrying. 
 In that case, the anomaly should be fairly consistent, although you'd 
 still want to do the test in the cave to see how much it changes over 
 time.

 Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

 Larry Fish

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 *From:*[email protected] 
 [mailto:[email protected]]
 *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
 *To:* Compass-Users
 *Subject:* [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

 Larry,

 I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in
 caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a
 major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

 - Dave
  
    Larry,
    Thanks for the tips. I ran into the
      same problem in a sandstone mine years ago, which I suspect had a
      small power line overhead and I was getting up to 10 degree errors
      on the compass. After reading the Anomalies report I remember the
      back sights did not agree with the front sights. Not knowing the
      tips I just got, I gave up on that survey. I will see how it works
      with this cave.
    
    - Dave
    
    On 9/23/2019 5:55 PM, 'Larry'
      [email protected] [compass-users] wrote:
      
      �
            
              Hi Dave,
              Thanks
                    for your email. I'm not sure whether it would
                    work or not. It would depend on whether the magnetic
                    field from the power-lines
                    was consistent. Here are some thoughts off the top
                    of my head on the subject:
              The
                    power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per
                    second. That would mean the magnetic field would be
                    reversing 60 times per
                    second. In other words, the magnetic field will
                    oriented to magnetic-north for
                    1/120 of a second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a
                    second. 
              A
                    compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it
                    would
                    tend to average out the magnetic field. I would
                    think the most you would see
                    from the power lines is a slight vibration of the
                    needle. So, in theory, the
                    inertia of the needle should average out the reading
                    and the net magnetic field
                    would be zero. In other words, the flip between
                    north and south poles should cancel
                    out the magnetic field. 
              However,
                    since you are seeing distortions, there obviously
                    must be some residual magnetic field from the power
                    lines. Alternating current
                    electricity produces all kinds of complicated
                    effects that aren't easy to
                    quantify. For example, the power lines can induce
                    fields in nearby objects or
                    even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last
                    longer than 1/60 of a second.
                    
              The main thing is whether the magnetic
                    fields are consistent. If the fields
                    don't change over time, then you should be able to
                    use the concepts from
                    the article to correct the compass reading in the
                    cave. If they fluctuate over
                    time, then the technique wouldn't be useful. 
              I would suggest testing the consistency of
                    the anomaly in the cave. To
                    do this, you would go to a spot in the cave where
                    the distortion is at a maximum
                    and set the compass in a place where it cannot move.
                    Then you would watch the
                    needle over time and see if the compass reading
                    changes. If it changes rapidly,
                    it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes
                    slowly or not at all, then
                    you can use the technique.
              Since the magnetic correct relies on taking
                    fore and back sights, the
                    key question would be "can you survey a front and
                    back sight before the
                    readings change?" If the readings are changing
                    slowly enough, you should
                    be able to take a fore and back sight before it
                    changes. 
              For example, if the readings are changing
                    by one degree per minute, it
                    is probably too fast to do front and back sites.
                    However, if it is changing at
                    one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get
                    the readings needed to
                    cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing
                    at one degree per hour, you
                    shouldn't have any problem at all.
              Even if it was changing at one degree per
                    minute, you could use two
                    compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the
                    back sight. However, you have
                    to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so
                    you they both get identical
                    readings. Otherwise, you won't be able to tell if
                    you are cancelling out
                    magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative
                    error between the two compasses.
              Another thought that just occurred to me is
                    that they now sometimes
                    transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If
                    this is the case, the
                    magnetic field should be consistent in direction and
                    would only vary intensity
                    based on the amount of current the lines are
                    carrying. In that case, the
                    anomaly should be fairly consistent, although you'd
                    still want to do the
                    test in the cave to see how much it changes over
                    time.
              Let me know if you have any thoughts or
                    questions.
              Larry Fish
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                    Larry,
                          
                          I read the information given about Magnetic
                          Anomalies when surveying in 
                          caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave
                          that lies directly under a 
                          major power line? We get wild readings when we
                          try to use a compass.
                          
                          - Dave


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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:19:51 -0400
Subject: Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: Luc Le Blanc 

Larry,

If the magnetic anomaly is due to a DC current, wouldn't you need a
deviation table (like on ships) that determines the correction needed at
each azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table yields a sine curve that
goes through zero at the azimuth of the magnetic source.

Regards,

Luc Le Blanc
speleo.qc.ca/Auriga

Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56, 'Larry' [email protected]
[compass-users]  a Accrit :

 Hi Dave,

 Thanks for your email. I�?Tm not sure whether it would work or not. It would
 depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was consistent.
 Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

 The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That would
 mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. In other
 words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 1/120 of a
 second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second.

 A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to average
 out the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see from the power
 lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the inertia of
 the needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field would
 be zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should
 cancel out the magnetic field.

 However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be some
 residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
 electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren�?Tt easy to
 quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects
 or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a
 second.

 The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the
 fields don�?Tt change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts
 from the article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they
 fluctuate over time, then the technique wouldn�?Tt be useful.

 I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To do
 this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a
 maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would
 watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it
 changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes
 slowly or not at all, then you can use the technique.

 Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the key
 question would be �?ocan you survey a front and back sight before the
 readings change?�?? If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should be
 able to take a fore and back sight before it changes.

 For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it is
 probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
 one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
 cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing at one degree per hour,
 you shouldn�?Tt have any problem at all.

 Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
 compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you
 have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get
 identical readings. Otherwise, you won�?Tt be able to tell if you are
 cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error
 between the two compasses.

 Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes
 transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the
 magnetic field should be consistent in direction and would only vary
 intensity based on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that
 case, the anomaly should be fairly consistent, although you�?Td still want to
 do the test in the cave to see how much it changes over time.

 Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

 Larry Fish

 ------------------------------

 *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
 [email protected]]
 *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
 *To:* Compass-Users
 *Subject:* [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

 Larry,

 I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in
 caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a
 major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

 - Dave

Larry,If the magnetic anomaly is due to a DC current, wouldn't you need a deviation table (like on ships) that determines the correction needed at each azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table yields a sine curve that goes through zero at the azimuth of the magnetic source.Regards,-- Luc Le Blancspeleo.qc.ca/AurigaLe lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56, 'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users] <[email protected]> a AccritA�:

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your email. I�?Tm not sure whether it would
work or not. It would depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines
was consistent. Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per
second. That would mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per
second. In other words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for
1/120 of a second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second. 

A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would
tend to average out the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see
from the power lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the
inertia of the needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field
would be zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should cancel
out the magnetic field. 

However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously
must be some residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren�?Tt easy to
quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects or
even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a second.

The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the fields
don�?Tt change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts from
the article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they fluctuate over
time, then the technique wouldn�?Tt be useful. 

I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To
do this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a maximum
and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would watch the
needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it changes rapidly,
it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes slowly or not at all, then
you can use the technique.

Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the
key question would be �?ocan you survey a front and back sight before the
readings change?�?? If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should
be able to take a fore and back sight before it changes. 

For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it
is probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing at one degree per hour, you
shouldn�?Tt have any problem at all.

Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you have
to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get identical
readings. Otherwise, you won�?Tt be able to tell if you are cancelling out
magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error between the two compasses.

Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes
transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the
magnetic field should be consistent in direction and would only vary intensity
based on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that case, the
anomaly should be fairly consistent, although you�?Td still want to do the
test in the cave to see how much it changes over time.
Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Larry Fish

A�

A�

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019
11:14 AM
To: Compass-Users
Subject: [compass-users] Magnetic
Anomalies

A�

A� 

Larry,

I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in 
caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a 
major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

- Dave


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Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: "Larry" 

Luc,

A deviation table would be nice, but I'm not sure how you'd make one. I
suppose you could map anomalies on the surface, but the magnetic distortion
probably changes with depth. 

However, there is a way to figure out the distortion in the cave. Many years
ago, John Halleck wrote an article that shows how to use a compass to figure
out the magnetic anomaly at each survey station. His web site is no longer
on line, so you have to use the Wayback Machine to see it:

https://web.archive.org/web/20150718025752/http://www.cc.utah.edu/~nahaj/cav
e/survey/fore-back-example.html

John's article is a bit complicated, so I wrote a tutorial that walks
through the technique step by step. Here is a link to the article:

https://www.fountainware.com/compass/Tutorials/MagneticAnomalies/Anomalies.h
tm

Basically, John's idea works like this: 

1. At the entrance to the cave, you use something like GPS to setup a line
on the surface that is calibrated to a precise azimuth. You then measure
this surface line with a compass. The difference between the calibrated line
and the compass reading is the magnet anomaly for the entrance station's
location.

2. You now take the first shot into the cave. Since you now know the anomaly
at the entrance station, you can correct for the magnetic anomaly on the
first shot. This removes any magnetic distortion from the first shot. 

3. Next, you take a back sight from the "to" station back to the
entrance-station. Because the "to" station is in a different location, it
will have difference magnetic distortion. Since we've already corrected the
entrance shot, we know what the correct azimuth should be. As a result, the
difference between the correct azimuth and the back sight will be the
anomaly at the "to" station.

4. The process is repeated all through the cave, calculating the magnetic
distortion at each station.

Larry

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry,

If the magnetic anomaly is due to a DC current, wouldn't you need a
deviation table (like on ships) that determines the correction needed at
each azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table yields a sine curve that goes
through zero at the azimuth of the magnetic source.

Regards,

Luc Le Blanc
speleo.qc.ca/Auriga

Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56, 'Larry' [email protected]
[compass-users]  a �crit :

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your email. I'm not sure whether it would work or not. It would
depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was consistent.
Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That would
mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. In other
words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 1/120 of a
second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second. 

A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to average out
the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see from the power
lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the inertia of the
needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field would be
zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should cancel
out the magnetic field. 

However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be some
residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren't easy to
quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects
or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a
second. 

The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the fields
don't change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts from the
article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they fluctuate over
time, then the technique wouldn't be useful. 

I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To do
this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a
maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would
watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it
changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes slowly
or not at all, then you can use the technique.

Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the key
question would be "can you survey a front and back sight before the readings
change?" If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should be able to
take a fore and back sight before it changes. 

For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it is
probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing at one degree per hour,
you shouldn't have any problem at all.

Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you
have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get
identical readings. Otherwise, you won't be able to tell if you are
cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error
between the two compasses.

Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes transmit
power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the magnetic
field should be consistent in direction and would only vary intensity based
on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that case, the anomaly
should be fairly consistent, although you'd still want to do the test in the
cave to see how much it changes over time.

Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Larry Fish

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
Subject: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry,

I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in 
caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a 
major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

- Dave

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:11:00 -0500
Subject: Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: David Gerboth 

Luc,
This sounds as complicated as a transit survey that we started to do in 
the cave. A transit survey does not involve a compass.
- Dave
On 9/23/2019 7:25 PM, 'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users] wrote:

 Luc,

 A deviation table would be nice, but I'm not sure how you'd make one. 
 I suppose you could map anomalies on the surface, but the magnetic 
 distortion probably changes with depth.

 However, there is a way to figure out the distortion in the cave. Many 
 years ago, John Halleck wrote an article that shows how to use a 
 compass to figure out the magnetic anomaly at each survey station. His 
 web site is no longer on line, so you have to use the Wayback Machine 
 to see it:

 https://web.archive.org/web/20150718025752/http://www.cc.utah.edu/~nahaj/cave/survey/fore-back-example.html 

 John's article is a bit complicated, so I wrote a tutorial that walks 
 through the technique step by step. Here is a link to the article:

 https://www.fountainware.com/compass/Tutorials/MagneticAnomalies/Anomalies.htm

 Basically, John's idea works like this:

 1. At the entrance to the cave, you use something like GPS to setup a 
 line on the surface that is calibrated to a precise azimuth. You then 
 measure this surface line with a compass. The difference between the 
 calibrated line and the compass reading is the magnet anomaly for the 
 entrance station's location.

 2. You now take the first shot into the cave. Since you now know the 
 anomaly at the entrance station, you can correct for the magnetic 
 anomaly on the first shot. This removes any magnetic distortion from 
 the first shot.

 3. Next, you take a back sight from the "to" station back to the 
 entrance-station. Because the "to" station is in a different location, 
 it will have difference magnetic distortion. Since we've already 
 corrected the entrance shot, we know what the correct azimuth should 
 be. As a result, the difference between the correct azimuth and the 
 back sight will be the anomaly at the "to" station.

 4. The process is repeated all through the cave, calculating the 
 magnetic distortion at each station.

 Larry

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

 *From:*[email protected] 
 [mailto:[email protected]]
 *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 5:20 PM
 *To:* [email protected]
 *Subject:* Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

 Larry,

 If the magnetic anomaly is due to a DC current, wouldn't you need a 
 deviation table (like on ships) that determines the correction needed 
 at each azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table yields a sine curve 
 that goes through zero at the azimuth of the magnetic source.

 Regards,

 -- 
 Luc Le Blanc
 speleo.qc.ca/Auriga 

 Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56, 'Larry' [email protected] 
  [compass-users] 
  
 a �crit�:

     Hi Dave,

     Thanks for your email. I'm not sure whether it would work or not.
     It would depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines
     was consistent. Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on
     the subject:

     The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That
     would mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per
     second. In other words, the magnetic field will oriented to
     magnetic-north for 1/120 of a second and magnetic-south for 1/120
     of a second.

     A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to
     average out the magnetic field. I would think the most you would
     see from the power lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So,
     in theory, the inertia of the needle should average out the
     reading and the net magnetic field would be zero. In other words,
     the flip between north and south poles should cancel out the
     magnetic field.

     However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be
     some residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating
     current electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that
     aren't easy to quantify. For example, the power lines can induce
     fields in nearby objects or even magnetic rocks in the ground that
     could last longer than 1/60 of a second.

     The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If
     the fields don't change over time, then you should be able to use
     the concepts from the article to correct the compass reading in
     the cave. If they fluctuate over time, then the technique wouldn't
     be useful.

     I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the
     cave. To do this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the
     distortion is at a maximum and set the compass in a place where it
     cannot move. Then you would watch the needle over time and see if
     the compass reading changes. If it changes rapidly, it would be
     hard to use the technique. If it changes slowly or not at all,
     then you can use the technique.

     Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights,
     the key question would be "can you survey a front and back sight
     before the readings change?" If the readings are changing slowly
     enough, you should be able to take a fore and back sight before it
     changes.

     For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per
     minute, it is probably too fast to do front and back sites.
     However, if it is changing at one degree every ten minutes, you
     could probably get the readings needed to cancel out magnetic
     anomalies.. If they are changing at one degree per hour, you
     shouldn't have any problem at all.

     Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use
     two compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight.
     However, you have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated
     so you they both get identical readings. Otherwise, you won't be
     able to tell if you are cancelling out magnetic distortion or just
     adding in the relative error between the two compasses.

     Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now
     sometimes transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If this
     is the case, the magnetic field should be consistent in direction
     and would only vary intensity based on the amount of current the
     lines are carrying. In that case, the anomaly should be fairly
     consistent, although you'd still want to do the test in the cave
     to see how much it changes over time.

     Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

     Larry Fish

     ------------------------------------------------------------------------

     *From:*[email protected]
     
     [mailto:[email protected]
     ]
     *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
     *To:* Compass-Users
     *Subject:* [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

     Larry,

     I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when
     surveying in
     caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly
     under a
     major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

     - Dave
  
    Luc,
    This sounds as complicated as a transit
      survey that we started to do in the cave. A transit survey does
      not involve a compass.
    
    - Dave
    
    On 9/23/2019 7:25 PM, 'Larry'
      [email protected] [compass-users] wrote:
      
      �
            
              Luc,
              A
                    deviation table would be nice, but I'm not sure how
                    you'd make one. I suppose you could map anomalies on
                    the surface, but the
                    magnetic distortion probably changes with depth. 
              However,
                    there is a way to figure out the distortion in the
                    cave. Many years ago, John Halleck wrote an article
                    that shows how to use a
                    compass to figure out the magnetic anomaly at each
                    survey station. His web site
                    is no longer on line, so you have to use the Wayback
                    Machine to see it:
              https://web.archive.org/web/20150718025752/http://www.cc.utah.edu/~nahaj/cave/survey/fore-back-example.html
              John's article is a bit complicated, so I
                    wrote a tutorial that
                    walks through the technique step by step. Here is a
                    link to the article:
              https://www.fountainware.com/compass/Tutorials/MagneticAnomalies/Anomalies.htm
              Basically, John's idea works like this: 
              1. At the entrance to the cave, you use
                    something like GPS to setup a
                    line on the surface that is calibrated to a precise
                    azimuth. You then measure
                    this surface line with a compass. The difference
                    between the calibrated line
                    and the compass reading is the magnet anomaly for
                    the entrance station's
                    location.
              2. You now take the first shot into the
                    cave. Since you now know the
                    anomaly at the entrance station, you can correct for
                    the magnetic anomaly on
                    the first shot. This removes any magnetic distortion
                    from the first shot. 
              3. Next, you take a back sight from the
                    "to" station back
                    to the entrance-station. Because the "to" station is
                    in a different
                    location, it will have difference magnetic
                    distortion. Since we've
                    already corrected the entrance shot, we know what
                    the correct azimuth should be.
                    As a result, the difference between the correct
                    azimuth and the back sight will
                    be the anomaly at the "to" station.
              4. The process is repeated all through the
                    cave, calculating the
                    magnetic distortion at each station.
              Larry
              �
              �
                    
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                      Larry,
                      
                        �
                      
                        If the magnetic anomaly is due to
                              a DC current, wouldn't you need a
                              deviation table (like on ships) that
                              determines the correction needed at each
                              azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table
                              yields a sine curve that goes through
                              zero at the azimuth of the magnetic
                              source.
                      
                        �
                      
                        Regards,
                      
                        �
                        
                          -- 
                                Luc Le Blanc
                                speleo.qc.ca/Auriga
                    
                    �
                      
                        Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56,
                              'Larry' [email protected]
                              [compass-users]
                              <[email protected]>
                              a �crit�:
                        
                          �
                          
                            Hi
                                  Dave,
                            Thanks
                                  for
                                  your email. I'm not sure whether it
                                  would work or not. It would depend on
                                  whether the magnetic field from the
                                  power-lines was consistent. Here are
                                  some
                                  thoughts off the top of my head on the
                                  subject:
                            The
                                  power-line voltage is alternating at
                                  60 times per second. That would mean
                                  the
                                  magnetic field would be reversing 60
                                  times per second. In other words, the
                                  magnetic field will oriented to
                                  magnetic-north for 1/120 of a second
                                  and
                                  magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second.
                                
                            A
                                  compass
                                  cannot respond 60 times per second so
                                  it would tend to average out the
                                  magnetic
                                  field. I would think the most you
                                  would see from the power lines is a
                                  slight
                                  vibration of the needle. So, in
                                  theory, the inertia of the needle
                                  should
                                  average out the reading and the net
                                  magnetic field would be zero. In other
                                  words, the flip between north and
                                  south poles should cancel out the
                                  magnetic
                                  field. 
                            However,
                                  since you are seeing distortions,
                                  there obviously must be some residual
                                  magnetic field from the power lines.
                                  Alternating current electricity
                                  produces
                                  all kinds of complicated effects that
                                  aren't easy to quantify. For example,
                                  the power lines can induce fields in
                                  nearby objects or even magnetic rocks
                                  in
                                  the ground that could last longer than
                                  1/60 of a second. 
                            The main
                                  thing is
                                  whether the magnetic fields are
                                  consistent. If the fields don't change
                                  over time, then you should be able to
                                  use the concepts from the article to
                                  correct the compass reading in the
                                  cave. If they fluctuate over time,
                                  then the
                                  technique wouldn't be useful. 
                            I would
                                  suggest
                                  testing the consistency of the anomaly
                                  in the cave. To do this, you would go
                                  to
                                  a spot in the cave where the
                                  distortion is at a maximum and set the
                                  compass in
                                  a place where it cannot move. Then you
                                  would watch the needle over time and
                                  see
                                  if the compass reading changes. If it
                                  changes rapidly, it would be hard to
                                  use
                                  the technique. If it changes slowly or
                                  not at all, then you can use the
                                  technique.
                            Since the
                                  magnetic
                                  correct relies on taking fore and back
                                  sights, the key question would be
                                  "can you survey a front and back sight
                                  before the readings change?"
                                  If the readings are changing slowly
                                  enough, you should be able to take a
                                  fore
                                  and back sight before it changes. 
                            For example,
                                  if
                                  the readings are changing by one
                                  degree per minute, it is probably too
                                  fast to
                                  do front and back sites. However, if
                                  it is changing at one degree every ten
                                  minutes,
                                  you could probably get the readings
                                  needed to cancel out magnetic
                                  anomalies.. If
                                  they are changing at one degree per
                                  hour, you shouldn't have any problem
                                  at all.
                            Even if it
                                  was
                                  changing at one degree per minute, you
                                  could use two compasses, one for the
                                  fore sight and one for the back sight.
                                  However, you have to make sure that
                                  both
                                  compasses are calibrated so you they
                                  both get identical readings.
                                  Otherwise,
                                  you won't be able to tell if you are
                                  cancelling out magnetic distortion
                                  or just adding in the relative error
                                  between the two compasses.
                            Another
                                  thought
                                  that just occurred to me is that they
                                  now sometimes transmit power using DC
                                  current instead of AC. If this is the
                                  case, the magnetic field should be
                                  consistent in direction and would only
                                  vary intensity based on the amount of
                                  current the lines are carrying. In
                                  that case, the anomaly should be
                                  fairly
                                  consistent, although you'd still want
                                  to do the test in the cave to see
                                  how much it changes over time.
                            Let me know
                                  if you
                                  have any thoughts or questions.
                            Larry Fish
                            �
                            �
                                  
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                                    Sent:
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                                    11:14 AM
                                    To:
                                    Compass-Users
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                                    Anomalies
                            
                            �
                            � 
                                
                                  Larry,
                                        
                                        I read the information given
                                        about Magnetic Anomalies when
                                        surveying in 
                                        caves. Would the techniques
                                        apply to a cave that lies
                                        directly under a 
                                        major power line? We get wild
                                        readings when we try to use a
                                        compass.
                                        
                                        - Dave
                                
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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:39:12 -0400
Subject: Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: Luc Le Blanc 

Hi,

If I were you, I'd first try to establish a deviation table at the cave
entrance and apply it to the existing survey shots to see whether it helps.
If you're lucky enough to have a loop in your survey, it'll be easier to
determine the improvement. From there, you can decide if you need to use a
more complex solution. My 2A�.

Luc Le Blanc
http://www.speleo.qc.ca/Auriga

Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 23:11, David Gerboth [email protected]
[compass-users]  a Accrit :

 Luc,
 This sounds as complicated as a transit survey that we started to do in
 the cave. A transit survey does not involve a compass.
 - Dave
 On 9/23/2019 7:25 PM, 'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users]
 wrote:

 Luc,

 A deviation table would be nice, but I�?Tm not sure how you�?Td make one. I
 suppose you could map anomalies on the surface, but the magnetic distortion
 probably changes with depth.

 However, there is a way to figure out the distortion in the cave. Many
 years ago, John Halleck wrote an article that shows how to use a compass to
 figure out the magnetic anomaly at each survey station. His web site is no
 longer on line, so you have to use the Wayback Machine to see it:

 https://web.archive.org/web/20150718025752/http://www.cc.utah.edu/~nahaj/cave/survey/fore-back-example.html

 John�?Ts article is a bit complicated, so I wrote a tutorial that walks
 through the technique step by step. Here is a link to the article:

 https://www.fountainware.com/compass/Tutorials/MagneticAnomalies/Anomalies.htm

 Basically, John�?Ts idea works like this:

 1. At the entrance to the cave, you use something like GPS to setup a line
 on the surface that is calibrated to a precise azimuth. You then measure
 this surface line with a compass. The difference between the calibrated
 line and the compass reading is the magnet anomaly for the entrance
 station�?Ts location.

 2. You now take the first shot into the cave. Since you now know the
 anomaly at the entrance station, you can correct for the magnetic anomaly
 on the first shot. This removes any magnetic distortion from the first
 shot.

 3. Next, you take a back sight from the �?oto�?? station back to the
 entrance-station. Because the �?oto�?? station is in a different location, it
 will have difference magnetic distortion. Since we�?Tve already corrected the
 entrance shot, we know what the correct azimuth should be. As a result, the
 difference between the correct azimuth and the back sight will be the
 anomaly at the �?oto�?? station.

 4. The process is repeated all through the cave, calculating the magnetic
 distortion at each station.

 Larry

 ------------------------------

 *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
 [email protected]]
 *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 5:20 PM
 *To:* [email protected]
 *Subject:* Re: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

 Larry,

 If the magnetic anomaly is due to a DC current, wouldn't you need a
 deviation table (like on ships) that determines the correction needed at
 each azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table yields a sine curve that
 goes through zero at the azimuth of the magnetic source.

 Regards,

 --
 Luc Le Blanc
 speleo.qc.ca/Auriga

 Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56, 'Larry' [email protected]
 [compass-users]  a Accrit :

 Hi Dave,

 Thanks for your email. I�?Tm not sure whether it would work or not. It would
 depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was consistent.
 Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

 The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That would
 mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. In other
 words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 1/120 of a
 second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second.

 A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to average
 out the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see from the power
 lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the inertia of
 the needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field would
 be zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should
 cancel out the magnetic field.

 However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be some
 residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
 electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren�?Tt easy to
 quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects
 or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a
 second.

 The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the
 fields don�?Tt change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts
 from the article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they
 fluctuate over time, then the technique wouldn�?Tt be useful.

 I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To do
 this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a
 maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would
 watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it
 changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes
 slowly or not at all, then you can use the technique.

 Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the key
 question would be �?ocan you survey a front and back sight before the
 readings change?�?? If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should be
 able to take a fore and back sight before it changes.

 For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it is
 probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
 one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
 cancel out magnetic anomalies.. If they are changing at one degree per
 hour, you shouldn�?Tt have any problem at all.

 Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
 compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you
 have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get
 identical readings. Otherwise, you won�?Tt be able to tell if you are
 cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error
 between the two compasses.

 Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes
 transmit power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the
 magnetic field should be consistent in direction and would only vary
 intensity based on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that
 case, the anomaly should be fairly consistent, although you�?Td still want to
 do the test in the cave to see how much it changes over time.

 Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

 Larry Fish

 ------------------------------

 *From:* [email protected] [mailto:
 [email protected]]
 *Sent:* Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
 *To:* Compass-Users
 *Subject:* [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

 Larry,

 I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in
 caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a
 major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

 - Dave

Hi,If I were you, I'd first try to establish a deviation table at the cave entrance and apply it to the existing survey shots to see whether it helps. If you're lucky enough to have a loop in your survey, it'll be easier to determine the improvement. From there, you can decide if you need to use a more complex solution. My 2A�.-- Luc Le Blanchttp://www.speleo.qc.ca/AurigaLe lun. 23 sept. 2019 23:11, David Gerboth [email protected] [compass-users] <[email protected]> a AccritA�:

    Luc,
    This sounds as complicated as a transit
      survey that we started to do in the cave. A transit survey does
      not involve a compass.
    
    - Dave
    
    On 9/23/2019 7:25 PM, 'Larry'
      [email protected] [compass-users] wrote:
      
      A�
            
              Luc,
              A
                    deviation table would be nice, but I�?Tm not sure how
                    you�?Td make one. I suppose you could map anomalies on
                    the surface, but the
                    magnetic distortion probably changes with depth. 
              However,
                    there is a way to figure out the distortion in the
                    cave. Many years ago, John Halleck wrote an article
                    that shows how to use a
                    compass to figure out the magnetic anomaly at each
                    survey station. His web site
                    is no longer on line, so you have to use the Wayback
                    Machine to see it:
              https://web.archive.org/web/20150718025752/http://www.cc.utah.edu/~nahaj/cave/survey/fore-back-example.html
              John�?Ts article is a bit complicated, so I
                    wrote a tutorial that
                    walks through the technique step by step. Here is a
                    link to the article:
              https://www.fountainware.com/compass/Tutorials/MagneticAnomalies/Anomalies.htm
              Basically, John�?Ts idea works like this: 
              1. At the entrance to the cave, you use
                    something like GPS to setup a
                    line on the surface that is calibrated to a precise
                    azimuth. You then measure
                    this surface line with a compass. The difference
                    between the calibrated line
                    and the compass reading is the magnet anomaly for
                    the entrance station�?Ts
                    location.
              2. You now take the first shot into the
                    cave. Since you now know the
                    anomaly at the entrance station, you can correct for
                    the magnetic anomaly on
                    the first shot. This removes any magnetic distortion
                    from the first shot. 
              3. Next, you take a back sight from the
                    �?oto�?? station back
                    to the entrance-station. Because the �?oto�?? station is
                    in a different
                    location, it will have difference magnetic
                    distortion. Since we�?Tve
                    already corrected the entrance shot, we know what
                    the correct azimuth should be.
                    As a result, the difference between the correct
                    azimuth and the back sight will
                    be the anomaly at the �?oto�?? station.
              4. The process is repeated all through the
                    cave, calculating the
                    magnetic distortion at each station.
              Larry
              A�
              A�
                    
                From: [email protected]
                      [mailto:[email protected]]
                      
                      Sent:
                      Monday, September 23, 2019
                      5:20 PM
                      To:
                      [email protected]
                      Subject:
                      Re: [compass-users]
                      Magnetic Anomalies
              
              A�
              A� 
                    
                      Larry,
                      
                        A�
                      
                        If the magnetic anomaly is due to
                              a DC current, wouldn't you need a
                              deviation table (like on ships) that
                              determines the correction needed at each
                              azimuth? When plotted, this kind of table
                              yields a sine curve that goes through
                              zero at the azimuth of the magnetic
                              source.
                      
                        A�
                      
                        Regards,
                      
                        A�
                        
                          -- 
                                Luc Le Blanc
                                speleo.qc.ca/Auriga
                    
                    A�
                      
                        Le lun. 23 sept. 2019 18 h 56,
                              'Larry' [email protected]
                              [compass-users]
                              <[email protected]>
                              a AccritA�:
                        
                          A�
                          
                            Hi
                                  Dave,
                            Thanks
                                  for
                                  your email. I�?Tm not sure whether it
                                  would work or not. It would depend on
                                  whether the magnetic field from the
                                  power-lines was consistent. Here are
                                  some
                                  thoughts off the top of my head on the
                                  subject:
                            The
                                  power-line voltage is alternating at
                                  60 times per second. That would mean
                                  the
                                  magnetic field would be reversing 60
                                  times per second. In other words, the
                                  magnetic field will oriented to
                                  magnetic-north for 1/120 of a second
                                  and
                                  magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second.
                                
                            A
                                  compass
                                  cannot respond 60 times per second so
                                  it would tend to average out the
                                  magnetic
                                  field. I would think the most you
                                  would see from the power lines is a
                                  slight
                                  vibration of the needle. So, in
                                  theory, the inertia of the needle
                                  should
                                  average out the reading and the net
                                  magnetic field would be zero. In other
                                  words, the flip between north and
                                  south poles should cancel out the
                                  magnetic
                                  field. 
                            However,
                                  since you are seeing distortions,
                                  there obviously must be some residual
                                  magnetic field from the power lines.
                                  Alternating current electricity
                                  produces
                                  all kinds of complicated effects that
                                  aren�?Tt easy to quantify. For example,
                                  the power lines can induce fields in
                                  nearby objects or even magnetic rocks
                                  in
                                  the ground that could last longer than
                                  1/60 of a second. 
                            The main
                                  thing is
                                  whether the magnetic fields are
                                  consistent. If the fields don�?Tt change
                                  over time, then you should be able to
                                  use the concepts from the article to
                                  correct the compass reading in the
                                  cave. If they fluctuate over time,
                                  then the
                                  technique wouldn�?Tt be useful. 
                            I would
                                  suggest
                                  testing the consistency of the anomaly
                                  in the cave. To do this, you would go
                                  to
                                  a spot in the cave where the
                                  distortion is at a maximum and set the
                                  compass in
                                  a place where it cannot move. Then you
                                  would watch the needle over time and
                                  see
                                  if the compass reading changes. If it
                                  changes rapidly, it would be hard to
                                  use
                                  the technique. If it changes slowly or
                                  not at all, then you can use the
                                  technique.
                            Since the
                                  magnetic
                                  correct relies on taking fore and back
                                  sights, the key question would be
                                  �?ocan you survey a front and back sight
                                  before the readings change?�??
                                  If the readings are changing slowly
                                  enough, you should be able to take a
                                  fore
                                  and back sight before it changes. 
                            For example,
                                  if
                                  the readings are changing by one
                                  degree per minute, it is probably too
                                  fast to
                                  do front and back sites. However, if
                                  it is changing at one degree every ten
                                  minutes,
                                  you could probably get the readings
                                  needed to cancel out magnetic
                                  anomalies.. If
                                  they are changing at one degree per
                                  hour, you shouldn�?Tt have any problem
                                  at all.
                            Even if it
                                  was
                                  changing at one degree per minute, you
                                  could use two compasses, one for the
                                  fore sight and one for the back sight.
                                  However, you have to make sure that
                                  both
                                  compasses are calibrated so you they
                                  both get identical readings.
                                  Otherwise,
                                  you won�?Tt be able to tell if you are
                                  cancelling out magnetic distortion
                                  or just adding in the relative error
                                  between the two compasses.
                            Another
                                  thought
                                  that just occurred to me is that they
                                  now sometimes transmit power using DC
                                  current instead of AC. If this is the
                                  case, the magnetic field should be
                                  consistent in direction and would only
                                  vary intensity based on the amount of
                                  current the lines are carrying. In
                                  that case, the anomaly should be
                                  fairly
                                  consistent, although you�?Td still want
                                  to do the test in the cave to see
                                  how much it changes over time.
                            Let me know
                                  if you
                                  have any thoughts or questions.
                            Larry Fish
                            A�
                            A�
                                  
                              From: [email protected]
                                    [mailto:[email protected]]
                                    
                                    Sent:
                                    Monday, September 23, 2019
                                    11:14 AM
                                    To:
                                    Compass-Users
                                    Subject:
                                    [compass-users] Magnetic
                                    Anomalies
                            
                            A�
                            A� 
                                
                                  Larry,
                                        
                                        I read the information given
                                        about Magnetic Anomalies when
                                        surveying in 
                                        caves. Would the techniques
                                        apply to a cave that lies
                                        directly under a 
                                        major power line? We get wild
                                        readings when we try to use a
                                        compass.
                                        
                                        - Dave
                                
                                  A�


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From: "Anthony J. Kroes" 

Larry,

Wouldn't the orientation of the power lines also be a factor?  It the Power
lines are oriented NE/SW (or whatever you choose) wouldn't the magnetic
field align with that instead of N/S since it would be so much more powerful
(locally) than the Earth's magnetic field?  

Either way, your info about the field fluctuating back and forth and
therefore not much movement in the needle would still be true - it just
wouldn't point N, but it would be consistently off at any one particular
spot.  Moving through the cave would give readings that are off differently
at different locations, but each location would give consistent readings
with itself.

N%�

From: [email protected]  
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 5:56 PM
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your email. I'm not sure whether it would work or not. It would
depend on whether the magnetic field from the power-lines was consistent.
Here are some thoughts off the top of my head on the subject:

The power-line voltage is alternating at 60 times per second. That would
mean the magnetic field would be reversing 60 times per second. In other
words, the magnetic field will oriented to magnetic-north for 1/120 of a
second and magnetic-south for 1/120 of a second. 

A compass cannot respond 60 times per second so it would tend to average out
the magnetic field. I would think the most you would see from the power
lines is a slight vibration of the needle. So, in theory, the inertia of the
needle should average out the reading and the net magnetic field would be
zero. In other words, the flip between north and south poles should cancel
out the magnetic field. 

However, since you are seeing distortions, there obviously must be some
residual magnetic field from the power lines. Alternating current
electricity produces all kinds of complicated effects that aren't easy to
quantify. For example, the power lines can induce fields in nearby objects
or even magnetic rocks in the ground that could last longer than 1/60 of a
second. 

The main thing is whether the magnetic fields are consistent. If the fields
don't change over time, then you should be able to use the concepts from the
article to correct the compass reading in the cave. If they fluctuate over
time, then the technique wouldn't be useful. 

I would suggest testing the consistency of the anomaly in the cave. To do
this, you would go to a spot in the cave where the distortion is at a
maximum and set the compass in a place where it cannot move. Then you would
watch the needle over time and see if the compass reading changes. If it
changes rapidly, it would be hard to use the technique. If it changes slowly
or not at all, then you can use the technique.

Since the magnetic correct relies on taking fore and back sights, the key
question would be "can you survey a front and back sight before the readings
change?" If the readings are changing slowly enough, you should be able to
take a fore and back sight before it changes. 

For example, if the readings are changing by one degree per minute, it is
probably too fast to do front and back sites. However, if it is changing at
one degree every ten minutes, you could probably get the readings needed to
cancel out magnetic anomalies. If they are changing at one degree per hour,
you shouldn't have any problem at all.

Even if it was changing at one degree per minute, you could use two
compasses, one for the fore sight and one for the back sight. However, you
have to make sure that both compasses are calibrated so you they both get
identical readings. Otherwise, you won't be able to tell if you are
cancelling out magnetic distortion or just adding in the relative error
between the two compasses.

Another thought that just occurred to me is that they now sometimes transmit
power using DC current instead of AC. If this is the case, the magnetic
field should be consistent in direction and would only vary intensity based
on the amount of current the lines are carrying. In that case, the anomaly
should be fairly consistent, although you'd still want to do the test in the
cave to see how much it changes over time.

Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Larry Fish

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 11:14 AM
Subject: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry,

I read the information given about Magnetic Anomalies when surveying in 
caves. Would the techniques apply to a cave that lies directly under a 
major power line? We get wild readings when we try to use a compass.

- Dave

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hi
If it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following two methods before:

1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projectiona?,

2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.
By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.

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      hiIf it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following two methods before:1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projectiona?,2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.


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From: "Larry" 

Li Meng,

Your English is fine. As a long-time learner of Spanish, I know how easy it
is to get the subtle differences between different words right when you are
working in a foreign language.

When I read your post, I assumed you meant ��line�� or ��shot�� when you
said ��wire.��

In English, ��wire�� tends to refer to the long, round, thin metal things
that are used to carry electricity. ��Line�� is a better choice. When
referring to surveying, the word ��shot�� is often be used. Some people use
the word ��leg.��

I understood your equations, so there was no problem there.

I wasn�_t quite sure what you meant by ��fast moving magnetic interference��
and how you actually applied it in the field. I�_d be very interesting in
more information about how your technique works.

Larry 

  _____  

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Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

......

Please forgive me for not good English.

I seem to confuse the two words ��wiress�� and ��line��.

Li Meng

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hi

If it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following
two methods before:

1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projection��

2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.

By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length
of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.

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Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: "Larry" 

Tony,

Good question. I think the orientation of the compass will be the sum of the
two field vectors. If the power-line field is very strong, it will overwhelm
the Earth's magnetic field and dominate. However, as long as it is not too
strong, you still should be able to work out the magnetic anomaly and remove
it. For example, let's say you take the calibrating shot at the entrance to
the cave. If the calibrating shot was to the North and you normalized the
Earth's magnetic field-strength to one, you'd have this field vector:

[1,0]

Likewise, if you have power-line field oriented due East that was 10 times
stronger than the Earth's field, you would have a vector of:

[0,10]

The sum of those vectors would be:

[1,10]

So the compass-angle would be:

84.2 degrees

When you read the compass at this point, it will read 84.2 degrees but
because you know the actual direction of the calibrated shot is due north,
the magnetic anomaly will be 84.2 degrees and will be the same for any other
shot taken from the position.

In this case, the Earth magnetic field is still producing 5.8 degrees of
deflection on the compass. That is getting close to the accuracy limit of
the compass. If the field were much stronger, the Earth's magnetic field
will be buried by random error.

However, the power line field intensity decreases rapidly with distance.
Normally, it would be with the square of the distance, but in some instances
it decreases faster:

http://www.emfs.info/sources/overhead/physics/power-law/

Typically, high-voltage power lines are many feet off the ground. Also, the
further underground the cave is, the less influence the power lines will
have on the survey. 

If the power lines are carrying AC current, there will be some canceling
effect of the magnetic field. Like wise, if you have two conductors that are
180 degrees out of phase with each other, they will tend to cancel the
magnetic field.

It would be interesting to know just how strong the residual magnetic field
is and how quickly it decreases with distance. It would be easy to do the
experiment described above and figure it out.

Larry

  _____  

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Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 9:40 AM
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry,

Wouldn't the orientation of the power lines also be a factor?  It the Power
lines are oriented NE/SW (or whatever you choose) wouldn't the magnetic
field align with that instead of N/S since it would be so much more powerful
(locally) than the Earth's magnetic field?  

Either way, your info about the field fluctuating back and forth and
therefore not much movement in the needle would still be true - it just
wouldn't point N, but it would be consistently off at any one particular
spot.  Moving through the cave would give readings that are off differently
at different locations, but each location would give consistent readings
with itself.

N%�n


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Larry��
  I used the wrong word  ��fast moving��......Rapid change, instability, periodic oscillation��

In guiyang, China, there is a cave with a hydroelectric power station

My specific implementation plan is:
For the distox2 scheme of triangulation.
Three people,One person as �� instrument person��    (A station), two people as�� front person ��    (B, C station)The hole uses two gps to correct the magnetic field anomaly.
Start station A, measure A-B and A-C, 
then move   �� instrument person�� to B, 
measure B-C, 
repeat the process and advance. (A-B, A-C, B-C, B-D, C-D, C-E, D-E........)

 (difficulty in Pit)

Need to pay attention to the left and right sides of the triangle.
After returning home, use the programmed program to calculate the azimuth uniformly.
The topodroid software also has a triangle loop closure, and the screenshot is a description of the topodroid.

Li Meng

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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:22:55 -0600
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
From: "Larry" 

Li Meng,

This is a very interesting idea. If I understand what you are doing
correctly, if you establish one shot with an accurate azimuth, you can then
simply measure the distance between each end of the shot to a new station.
This forms a triangle. Knowing the lengths of the sides of the triangle,
allows you to calculate the azimuth angles in a way that completely avoids
any magnetic anomalies. 

This is similar to what land-surveyors with ��triangulation networks,��
except that they are measuring angles instead of lengths. 

https://www.e-education.psu.edu/natureofgeoinfo/c5_p11.html

One issue with this method is the accumulation of errors. With the standard
compass-tape-inclinometer method used by cave surveyors, the compass angle
is re-referenced to magnetic north each time you take an azimuth reading. In
other words, every time you take a compass reading, it is always relative
the magnetic north. That means that the azimuth errors don�_t add up as you
survey through a cave.

The same thing happens with the inclinometer readings. The inclination angle
is always re-referenced to the Earth�_s gravity field, so errors don�_t add
up.

With a land-survey, you measure angles between shots. As a result, an
angle-error in the first shot is added to the error in the second shot and
so on throughout the cave. This can add up to large errors at the end of the
survey. For this reason, very accurate instruments (theodolites) and very
accurate measurements are required. 

The same thing could happen when measuring the sides of a triangle. While
tape measurements are probably more accurate than angle measurements, the
errors would still add up and the calculated azimuth could be less accurate
than similar measurements with a compass. That probably means the method is
best used to deal with local magnetic anomalies. You probably wouldn�_t want
to use it to cover large distances in the cave.

One advantage of the John Hallack�_s method is that doesn�_t really change
the way you survey in the cave. Once you establish the base shot at the
entrance, you just take normal fore and back sights. The difference comes
when you process the data. Instead of just averaging the fore and back
sights, you calculate the magnetic-anomaly at each station and use it to
correct the azimuth for every shot that originates from that station.  

Larry

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:39 AM
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Larry��

  I used the wrong word  ��fast moving��......Rapid change, instability,
periodic oscillation��

In guiyang, China, there is a cave with a hydroelectric power station

My specific implementation plan is:

For the distox2 scheme of triangulation.

Three people,One person as �� instrument person��    (A station), two people
as�� front person ��    (B, C station)The hole uses two gps to correct the
magnetic field anomaly.

Start station A, measure A-B and A-C, 

then move   �� instrument person�� to B, 

measure B-C, 

repeat the process and advance. (A-B, A-C, B-C, B-D, C-D, C-E, D-E........)

 (difficulty in Pit)

Need to pay attention to the left and right sides of the triangle.

After returning home, use the programmed program to calculate the azimuth
uniformly.

The topodroid software also has a triangle loop closure, and the screenshot
is a description of the topodroid.

Li Meng

From: "'Larry' [email protected]
[compass-users]"

Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 03:26 AM

Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

Li Meng,

Your English is fine. As a long-time learner of Spanish, I know how easy it
is to get the subtle differences between different words right when you are
working in a foreign language.

When I read your post, I assumed you meant ��line�� or ��shot�� when you
said ��wire.��

In English, ��wire�� tends to refer to the long, round, thin metal things
that are used to carry electricity. ��Line�� is a better choice. When
referring to surveying, the word ��shot�� is often be used. Some people use
the word ��leg.��

I understood your equations, so there was no problem there.

I wasn�_t quite sure what you meant by �� fast moving     magnetic
interference�� and how you actually applied it in the field. I�_d be very
interesting in more information about how your technique works.

Larry 

  _____  

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:40 AM
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

......

Please forgive me for not good English.

I seem to confuse the two words ��wiress�� and ��line��.

Li Meng

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hi

If it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following
two methods before:

1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projection��

2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.

By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length
of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.

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Larry��

Yes, the accumulation of errors is a problem.
Triangulation is only used locally in the special unstable magnetic fields.

I have never considered the problem of error accumulation in the past. Thanks for reminding.
Li Meng

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Li Meng,
 
This is a very interesting idea. If I understand what you are doing correctly, if you establish one shot with an accurate azimuth, you can then simply measure the distance between each end of the shot to a new station. This forms a triangle. Knowing the lengths of the sides of the triangle, allows you to calculate the azimuth angles in a way that completely avoids any magnetic anomalies. 
 
This is similar to what land-surveyors with ��triangulation networks,�� except that they are measuring angles instead of lengths. 
 
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/natureofgeoinfo/c5_p11.html
 
One issue with this method is the accumulation of errors. With the standard compass-tape-inclinometer method used by cave surveyors, the compass angle is re-referenced to magnetic north each time you take an azimuth reading. In other words, every time you take a compass reading, it is always relative the magnetic north. That means that the azimuth errors don�_t add up as you survey through a cave.
 
The same thing happens with the inclinometer readings. The inclination angle is always re-referenced to the Earth�_s gravity field, so errors don�_t add up.
 
With a land-survey, you measure angles between shots. As a result, an angle-error in the first shot is added to the error in the second shot and so on throughout the cave. This can add up to large errors at the end of the survey. For this reason, very accurate instruments (theodolites) and very accurate measurements are required. 
 
The same thing could happen when measuring the sides of a triangle.. While tape measurements are probably more accurate than angle measurements, the errors would still add up and the calculated azimuth could be less accurate than similar measurements with a compass. That probably means the method is best used to deal with local magnetic anomalies. You probably wouldn�_t want to use it to cover large distances in the cave.
 
One advantage of the John Hallack�_s method is that doesn�_t really change the way you survey in the cave. Once you establish the base shot at the entrance, you just take normal fore and back sights. The difference comes when you process the data. Instead of just averaging the fore and back sights, you calculate the magnetic-anomaly at each station and use it to correct the azimuth for every shot that originates from that station.  
 
Larry
 
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
 Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:39 AM
 To: compass-users
 Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
     
Larry��
  
  I used the wrong word  ��fast moving��......Rapid change, instability, periodic oscillation��
  
In guiyang, China, there is a cave with a hydroelectric power station
  
My specific implementation plan is:
  
For the distox2 scheme of triangulation.
  
Three people,One person as �� instrument person��    (A station), two people as�� front person ��    (B, C station)The hole uses two gps to correct the magnetic field anomaly.
  
Start station A, measure A-B and A-C, 
  
then move   �� instrument person�� to B, 
  
measure B-C, 
  
repeat the process and advance. (A-B, A-C, B-C, B-D, C-D, C-E, D-E........)
  
 (difficulty in Pit)
  
Need to pay attention to the left and right sides of the triangle.
  
After returning home, use the programmed program to calculate the azimuth uniformly.
  
The topodroid software also has a triangle loop closure, and the screenshot is a description of the topodroid.
  
Li Meng
   
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From: "'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users]"
  
Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 03:26 AM
  
To: "compass-users";
  
Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
     
Li Meng,
 
Your English is fine. As a long-time learner of Spanish, I know how easy it is to get the subtle differences between different words right when you are working in a foreign language.
 
When I read your post, I assumed you meant ��line�� or ��shot�� when you said ��wire.��
 
In English, ��wire�� tends to refer to the long, round, thin metal things that are used to carry electricity. ��Line�� is a better choice. When referring to surveying, the word ��shot�� is often be used. Some people use the word ��leg.��
 
I understood your equations, so there was no problem there.
 
I wasn�_t quite sure what you meant by �� fast moving     magnetic interference�� and how you actually applied it in the field. I�_d be very interesting in more information about how your technique works.
 
Larry 
 
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 Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:40 AM
 To: compass-users
 Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
      
......
  
Please forgive me for not good English.
  
I seem to confuse the two words ��wiress�� and ��line��.
  
Li Meng
  
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hi
  
If it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following two methods before:
  
1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projection��
  
2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.
  
By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.
     
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Li Meng,

This is a very interesting idea. If I understand what you are doing
correctly, if you establish one shot with an accurate azimuth, you can then simply
measure the distance between each end of the shot to a new station. This forms
a triangle. Knowing the lengths of the sides of the triangle, allows you to
calculate the azimuth angles in a way that completely avoids any magnetic
anomalies. 

This is similar to what land-surveyors with ��triangulation networks,��
except that they are measuring angles instead of lengths. 

https://www.e-education.psu.edu/natureofgeoinfo/c5_p11.html

One issue with this method is the accumulation of errors. With the
standard compass-tape-inclinometer method used by cave surveyors, the compass
angle is re-referenced to magnetic north each time you take an azimuth reading.
In other words, every time you take a compass reading, it is always relative
the magnetic north. That means that the azimuth errors don�_t add up as you
survey through a cave.

The same thing happens with the inclinometer readings. The inclination
angle is always re-referenced to the Earth�_s gravity field, so errors don�_t add
up.

With a land-survey, you measure angles between shots. As a result, an angle-error
in the first shot is added to the error in the second shot and so on throughout
the cave. This can add up to large errors at the end of the survey. For this
reason, very accurate instruments (theodolites) and very accurate measurements
are required. 

The same thing could happen when measuring the sides of a triangle.. While
tape measurements are probably more accurate than angle measurements, the errors
would still add up and the calculated azimuth could be less accurate than
similar measurements with a compass. That probably means the method is best
used to deal with local magnetic anomalies. You probably wouldn�_t want to use
it to cover large distances in the cave.

One advantage of the John Hallack�_s method is that doesn�_t really
change the way you survey in the cave. Once you establish the base shot at the
entrance, you just take normal fore and back sights. The difference comes when
you process the data. Instead of just averaging the fore and back sights, you
calculate the magnetic-anomaly at each station and use it to correct the
azimuth for every shot that originates from that station.  

Larry

 

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 25,
2019 12:39 AM
To: compass-users
Subject: RE: [compass-users]
Magnetic Anomalies

 

  

Larry��

  I used the wrong word  ��fast moving��......Rapid change,
instability, periodic oscillation��

In guiyang, China, there is a cave with a
hydroelectric power station

 

My specific implementation plan is:

For the distox2 scheme of triangulation.

Three people,One person as �� instrument person��    (A
station), two people as�� front person ��    (B, C station)The hole
uses two gps to correct the magnetic field anomaly.

Start station A, measure A-B and A-C, 

then move   �� instrument person�� to B, 

measure B-C, 

repeat the process and advance. (A-B, A-C, B-C, B-D, C-D, C-E,
D-E........)

 

 (difficulty in Pit)

 

Need to pay attention to the left and right sides of the triangle.

After returning home, use the programmed program to calculate the
azimuth uniformly.

The topodroid software also has a triangle loop closure, and the
screenshot is a description of the topodroid.

Li Meng

 

---Original---

From: "'Larry' [email protected]
[compass-users]"<[email protected]>

Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 03:26 AM

To: "compass-users"<[email protected]>;

Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies

  

Li Meng,

Your English
is fine. As a long-time learner of Spanish, I know how easy it is to get the
subtle differences between different words right when you are working in a
foreign language.

When I read
your post, I assumed you meant ��line�� or ��shot�� when you said ��wire.��

In English,
��wire�� tends to refer to the long, round, thin metal things that are used to
carry electricity. ��Line�� is a better choice. When referring to surveying, the
word ��shot�� is often be used. Some people use the word ��leg.��

I understood
your equations, so there was no problem there.

I wasn�_t
quite sure what you meant by �� fast moving   
 magnetic interference�� and how you actually applied it in
the field. I�_d be very interesting in more information about how your technique
works.

Larry 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
10:40 AM
To: compass-users
Subject: RE: [compass-users]
Magnetic Anomalies

 

  

......

Please forgive me
for not good English.

I seem to confuse
the two words ��wiress�� and ��line��.

Li Meng

 

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hi

If it's really
fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following two methods before:

1.Measure the
relative Angle between two wires on a plane projection��

 

2.Use three sides
of a triangle to calculate the Angle.

By measuring the
three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length of the plane
projection triangle and calculate the Angle.

 

 


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Anyway with two DistoXs triangulation is very easy. 

Martin

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27. 9. 2019 v 0:49, '�?Z�?O-�?-��݇Z�' [email protected] [compass-users] :
 
 Larry��s
 
 Yes, the accumulation of errors is a problem.
 Triangulation is only used locally in the special unstable magnetic fields.
 I have never considered the problem of error accumulation in the past. Thanks for reminding.
 Li Meng
 
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 Li Meng,
 
 This is a very interesting idea. If I understand what you are doing correctly, if you establish one shot with an accurate azimuth, you can then simply measure the distance between each end of the shot to a new station. This forms a triangle. Knowing the lengths of the sides of the triangle, allows you to calculate the azimuth angles in a way that completely avoids any magnetic anomalies.
 
 This is similar to what land-surveyors with �?otriangulation networks,�?? except that they are measuring angles instead of lengths.
 
 https://www.e-education.psu.edu/natureofgeoinfo/c5_p11.html
 
 One issue with this method is the accumulation of errors. With the standard compass-tape-inclinometer method used by cave surveyors, the compass angle is re-referenced to magnetic north each time you take an azimuth reading. In other words, every time you take a compass reading, it is always relative the magnetic north. That means that the azimuth errors don�?Tt add up as you survey through a cave.
 
 The same thing happens with the inclinometer readings. The inclination angle is always re-referenced to the Earth�?Ts gravity field, so errors don�?Tt add up.
 
 With a land-survey, you measure angles between shots. As a result, an angle-error in the first shot is added to the error in the second shot and so on throughout the cave. This can add up to large errors at the end of the survey. For this reason, very accurate instruments (theodolites) and very accurate measurements are required.
 
 The same thing could happen when measuring the sides of a triangle.. While tape measurements are probably more accurate than angle measurements, the errors would still add up and the calculated azimuth could be less accurate than similar measurements with a compass. That probably means the method is best used to deal with local magnetic anomalies. You probably wouldn�?Tt want to use it to cover large distances in the cave.
 
 One advantage of the John Hallack�?Ts method is that doesn�?Tt really change the way you survey in the cave. Once you establish the base shot at the entrance, you just take normal fore and back sights. The difference comes when you process the data. Instead of just averaging the fore and back sights, you calculate the magnetic-anomaly at each station and use it to correct the azimuth for every shot that originates from that station. 
 Larry
 
 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
 Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:39 AM
 To: compass-users
 Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
 
 Larry��s
 
   I used the wrong word  �?ofast moving�??......Rapid change, instability, periodic oscillationa?,
 
 In guiyang, China, there is a cave with a hydroelectric power station
 
 My specific implementation plan is:
 
 For the distox2 scheme of triangulation.
 
 Three people,One person as �?o instrument person�??    (A station), two people as�?o front person �??    (B, C station)The hole uses two gps to correct the magnetic field anomaly.
 
 Start station A, measure A-B and A-C,
 
 then move   �?o instrument person�?? to B,
 
 measure B-C,
 
 repeat the process and advance. (A-B, A-C, B-C, B-D, C-D, C-E, D-E........)
 
  (difficulty in Pit)
 
 Need to pay attention to the left and right sides of the triangle.
 
 After returning home, use the programmed program to calculate the azimuth uniformly.
 
 The topodroid software also has a triangle loop closure, and the screenshot is a description of the topodroid.
 
 Li Meng
 
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 From: "'Larry' [email protected] [compass-users]"
 
 Date: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 03:26 AM
 
 To: "compass-users";
 
 Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
 
 Li Meng,
 
 Your English is fine. As a long-time learner of Spanish, I know how easy it is to get the subtle differences between different words right when you are working in a foreign language.
 
 When I read your post, I assumed you meant �?oline�?? or �?oshot�?? when you said �?owire.�??
 
 In English, �?owire�?? tends to refer to the long, round, thin metal things that are used to carry electricity. �?oLine�?? is a better choice. When referring to surveying, the word �?oshot�?? is often be used. Some people use the word �?oleg.�??
 
 I understood your equations, so there was no problem there.
 
 I wasn�?Tt quite sure what you meant by �?o fast moving   magnetic interference�?? and how you actually applied it in the field. I�?Td be very interesting in more information about how your technique works.
 
 Larry
 
 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
 Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:40 AM
 To: compass-users
 Subject: RE: [compass-users] Magnetic Anomalies
 
 ......
 
 Please forgive me for not good English.
 
 I seem to confuse the two words �?owiress�?? and �?oline�??.
 
 Li Meng
 
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 hi
 
 If it's really fast moving magnetic interference, I've used the following two methods before:
 
 1.Measure the relative Angle between two wires on a plane projectiona?,
 
 2.Use three sides of a triangle to calculate the Angle.
 
 By measuring the three wires forming the triangle, calculate the side length of the plane projection triangle and calculate the Angle.

Anyway with two DistoXs triangulation is very easy. MartinOdeslA�no z iPhonu27. 9. 2019 v 0:49, '�?Z�?O-�?-��݇Z�' [email protected] [compass-users] <[email protected]>: