Tangent law (resultant of horizontal and vertical earth field components) (tan δ = B_V/B_H (angle of dip relation))
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tan δ = B_V/B_H (angle of dip relation)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| δ | Angle of dip / inclination |
| B_H | Horizontal component of Earth's field |
| B_V | Vertical component |
When to use this
Magnetometer/tangent galvanometer context; BH and BV perpendicular components.