Modularized laser-based survey system
US5859693A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular laser-based surveying system is disclosed which comprises a laser-based distance measuring module and a separable compass module removably coupled to the laser based distance measuring module. Each of these modules may be operated as stand alone units as each has its own power supply and display. The system further may comprise a separate angle encoder module adapted to be coupled to either the laser distance measuring module or the compass module and a data logger or computer for processing data transmitted from any or all of the modules.
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