Topography - Laser Rangefinder TruPulse 360B
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Parameter to be measured:
Topography (distance, horizontal angle [azimut], vertical angle [inclination])
Method:
Laser-based ranging, electronic compass and inclinometer
Equipment:
TruPulse-device; optional: Laptop/PDA for data logging, software
Advantages:
- small and light, fits in breast-pocket
- large range (manual states 1000 m and 2000 m with reflectors; 500-900 m have been confirmed)
- integrated measurement of range, azimut and inclination (opposed to the other models of the TruPulse series)
- data connection via serial port or Bluetooth
- measurement modes for indirect height measurement or distance between two points
- modes for nearest/farthest targets
Disadvantages:
- no internal data storage - if no PC/PDA is connected, no data can be stored
- Laser range is severely reduced in hazy conditions
- unilluminated internal display is hard to read in low lighting conditions
What to watch out for:
- shipment (i.e. purchase) from the USA to other countries may be restricted by legal regulations
- no software included, possible options
- Putty / PocketPutty (free): capturing of raw data, sending of commands (i.e. Fire, options), no logging on PDA
- CommLog (free, PDA): logging of raw data, no sending of commands possible
- Comm Operator PPC (92 €, Dec 2011): logging of raw data, configurable sending of commands
- MapSmart (?) apparently very specific application (e.g. for stock pile measurement), no sending of commands (?)
- TPControl Professional (~100 €, Dec 2011): advanced data collection modes, sending of commmands; requires PC with ActiveSync and installed software to retrieve the data
- LASERGIS (~ $400, Dec 2011): extension for ArcPad (further costs), integration with GPS-measurements
Problems/Questions:
Price:
1700 € (Dec 2011, Germany)
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