Method and apparatus for profiling terrain

Details Method and apparatus for profiling terrain Method and apparatus for profiling terrain

1991-02-04

1992-12-29

Haroian, Harry N.

Geometrical instruments

Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media

Gyroscopically controlled or stabilized

33331, 33333, 33775, G01C 704

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051740389

ABSTRACT:
A terrain profiling apparatus for quick and inexpensive profiling of relatively large areas of ground. A prime mover pulls a sled across a terrain to be profiled. A gyroscope on the sled indicates slope and a measuring device records distances moved. Slope and distance signals are used by a computer to indicate terrain profile.

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patent: 4606629 (1986-08-01), Hines et al.
patent: 4788773 (1988-12-01), Palsgard et al.

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