Demonstration

The Brunton Axis enables entirely new measurement methods that visualize the three-dimensional aspects of geological features like never before. Due to its novel dual-axis hinge, the compass body, lid, and hollow sighting tube of the compass can align with horizontal and vertical reference planes and the geological features being measured.

Students who are struggling to visualize or understand the concepts of horizontal and vertical can more easily see these planes in reference to the measurement feature when using the Axis as opposed to other analog or digital measurement tools. Additionally, students struggling with the concepts or particularly challenging examples of measuring strike and dip or trend and plunge can much more intuitively configure the Axis quickly and accurately for effective structural measurements.

The Axis was invented during the process of teaching introductory field methods to undergraduate students. Come learn from the inventor how this tool can enhance your students' three-dimensional thinking from the classroom to the field.