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A revised method of contouring stereograms using variable curvilinear cells

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

B. Denness*
Affiliation:
Engineering Geology Unit, Geophysics Division, Institute of Geological Sciences, Exhibition Road, London, S.W.7.

Summary

A method of contouring pole distributions on Equal Area stereograms is presented; the advantage of this method is a combination of speed, convenience and maximum accuracy.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1972

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