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planimeter::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | integrator |
| Type of | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system |
Examples of planimeter
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Many developments followed Amsler's famous planimeter, including electronic versions.
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A planimeter is a device which does integrals, using distance as the analog quantity.
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The pointer M at one end of the planimeter follows the contour C of the surface S to be measured.
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The planimeter contains a measuring wheel that rolls along the drawing as the operator traces the contour.
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The other end of the linkage is fixed for a polar planimeter and restricted to a line for a linear planimeter.
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The pictures show a linear and a polar planimeter.
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That means the planimeter measures the distance that its measuring wheel travels, projected perpendicularly to the measuring wheel's axis of rotation.
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The area of the shape is proportional to the number of turns through which the measuring wheel rotates when the planimeter is traced along the complete perimeter of the shape.
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A direct development of the planimeter known as an integraph, or integerometer, can be used to establish the position of the centroid or center of mass of an irregular two-dimensional shape.
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- Integrator: a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure
- Planimetrics is the study of plane measurements, including angles, distances, and areas.
- (planimetry) Plan details of a map - those having no indication of relief or contour.
- A device that uses a microscope, television camera and receiver, and a small computer to visually and mathmatically evaluate a dot area.
- A desktop device for measuring the area of a planar region. Invented in 1894 by British mathematician O. Henrici, it was made obsolete by the use of the polyline region in CAD but can still be useful for approximate measurements of irregular areas delineated on paper.
- An instrument used to obtain accurate direct readings of areas on plans.
- A device that measures area.
