Editing Inclinometer (section)

==Uses==
[[Image:Shadow-square-stoffler large.webp|thumb|Measuring the distance across a stream]]
[[Image:Lot-stoffler-johannes-1452-1531-elucidatio-fabricae-usuque-astrolabii-6069643.jpg|thumb|upright|Measuring a building's height]]
Hand-held clinometers are used for a variety of surveying and measurement tasks. In land surveying and mapping, a clinometer can provide a rapid measurement of the slope of a geographic feature, or used for [[cave survey]]. In prospecting for minerals, clinometers are used to measure the [[strike and dip]] of geologic formations. In forestry, [[tree height measurement]] can be done with a clinometer using standardized methods including [[triangulation]]. Major [[artillery]] guns may have an associated clinometer used to facilitate aiming of shells over long distances.

Permanently-installed [[tiltmeter]]s are emplaced at major earthworks such as dams to monitor the long-term stability of the structure.

===Factors which influence the use of inclinometers===
(Overall accuracy varies depending on the type of tilt sensor (or inclinometer) and technology used)
* Gravity
* Temperature (drift), zero offset, linearity, vibration, shock, cross-axis sensitivity, acceleration/deceleration.
* A clear line of sight between the user and the measured point is needed.
* A well defined object is required to obtain the maximum precision.
* The angle measurement precision and accuracy is limited to slightly better than one arcsec.