Remotely controlled sensor apparatus for use in dig-face charact

Details Remotely controlled sensor apparatus for use in dig-face charact Remotely controlled sensor apparatus for use in dig-face charact

1997-04-08

1999-05-25

Raevis, Robert

Measuring and testing

Probe or probe mounting

F14H 1116

Patent

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059071117

ABSTRACT:
A remotely controlled sensor platform apparatus useful in a dig-face characterization system is deployed from a mobile delivery device such as standard heavy construction equipment. The sensor apparatus is designed to stabilize sensors against extraneous motions induced by heavy equipment manipulations or other outside influences, and includes a terrain sensing and sensor elevation control system to maintain the sensors in close ground proximity. The deployed sensor apparatus is particularly useful in collecting data in work environments where human access is difficult due to the presence of hazardous conditions, rough terrain, or other circumstances that prevent efficient data collection by conventional methods. Such work environments include hazardous waste sites, unexploded ordnance sites, or construction sites. Data collection in these environments by utilizing the deployed sensor apparatus is desirable in order to protect human health and safety, or to assist in planning daily operations to increase efficiency.

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