Sterionet projection of 3-D structural data. Stereonet basics plotting lines and planes Some example problem and solutions.
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Lower hemisphere of a sphere projected onto a flat
surface• a type of ‘3-dimensional protractor’
• allows analysis of structural data in 3-dimensions
• plot data on tracing paper overlaid on net
Elements of a Stereonet
Great Circles - large circular arcs running north-south
• equivalent to lines of longitude on globe
Small Circles - circular arcs running from east to west
• equivalent to lines of latitude on globe
Elements of a Stereonet
Primitive - the perimeter of the stereonet
• divided into 360 degrees at 2 ° increments
• perimeter indicates compass directions
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