Using Stereonets in Geology

In this module the index entries below enable direct access to the topics shown. The entries are derived from menu topics, page titles, key words and any glossary items. The amount and type of information available in the courseware for topics is variable; in some cases is just a simple definition, in others is an extended description, an explanation, or task.

Section:--: Index Entry
Introduction :--: What use is stereographic projection?
Introduction :--: Who uses stereographic projection?
Introduction :--: Projecting a sphere
Introduction :--: Reference sphere
Introduction :--: Spherical projection
Introduction :--: Great circles
Introduction :--: Small circle
Introduction :--: Flattening the sphere
Introduction :--: Zenith
Introduction :--: Visualising stereograms
Introduction :--: Stereonets
Introduction :--: Wulff net
Introduction :--: Schmidt net
Introduction :--: Summary
Structural Geology :--: Linear features in the field
Structural Geology :--: Plunge
Structural Geology :--: Pitch
Structural Geology :--: Plotting a line from its plunge
Structural Geology :--: Planar features in the field
Structural Geology :--: Strike
Structural Geology :--: Dip
Structural Geology :--: Plotting a plane as a great circle
Structural Geology :--: Plotting a plane as a pole
Structural Geology :--: Plotting a line from its pitch
Structural Geology :--: Intersecting planes
Structural Geology :--: True dip
Structural Geology :--: Apparent dip
Structural Geology :--: Finding the fold axis
Structural Geology :--: Pi-method
Structural Geology :--: Cylindrical folds
Structural Geology :--: Non-cylindrical folds
Structural Geology :--: Interlimb angle & axial surface
Structural Geology :--: Shapes of folds
Structural Geology :--: Equal angle vs equal area nets
Structural Geology :--: Analysis of joint patterns
Structural Geology :--: Density diagram
Structural Geology :--: Analysis of bivalve life position
Structural Geology :--: Restoring the tilt of beds
Structural Geology :--: Restoring palaeocurrents
Crystallography :--: Introduction
Crystallography :--: Spherical projection of crystals
Crystallography :--: Zone
Crystallography :--: Zone axis
Crystallography :--: Stereographic projection of crystals
Crystallography :--: Stereographic projection case study
Crystallography :--: Measuring interface angles
Crystallography :--: Using small circles
Stereoplot quiz :--: Plotting plunging lines
Stereoplot quiz :--: Identifying orientations of plunging lines
Stereoplot quiz :--: Plotting poles to planes
Stereoplot quiz :--: Identifying planes from their poles
Stereoplot quiz :--: Identifying planes from great circles

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