Dear Kamil,
I have got the Trupulse 360B laser rangefinder. I does a very good job,
it's got a bluetooth connection, built in compass and clinometer. It's
small, light and easy to carry. It does not have an internal memory for
data storage and I have not yet connected it to an external device but I
guess it would not be a big issue.
best wishes,
Francesco Mirabella
On 01/02/2016 22:43, Kamil Ustaszewski wrote:
> Dear list members,
>
> I am looking for a laser rangefinder with a built-in compass and a
> clinometer for mapping mine shafts in abandoned underground mines. For
> obvious reasons, GPS won’t work down there, so we rely on precisely
> surveyed baselines to and from one or more reference points, to which we
> could tie our observations.
> The rangefinder should be able to seamlessly transfer the readings to a
> handheld PC / PDA via Bluetooth into an application, where direct
> visualisation of the surveyed baselines could be combined with a tool
> for further mapping of the walls of any underground openings. Ideally,
> this graphic interface should be as intuitive to use as midland valley’s
> FieldMove, i.e., it should also allow mapping faults and stratigraphic
> contacts.
>
> A geologist with whom I collaborate highly values a system developed by
> Swiss caver Beat Heeb, consisting of a modified Leica Disto X310 that
> connects to a PDA via Bluetooth: http://paperless.bheeb.ch/
> However, this system requires replacing the original main board of the
> Leica Disto with an 'upgrade kit board’, built and distributed by Beat
> Heeb. At the moment, I somewhat refrain from replacing original parts of
> a new device, as this means losing the manufacturer’s warranty.
>
> I suppose that there are possibly various alternatives to tackle my
> problem. Does anyone have, for instance, any experience with systems
> like Laser Technology’s TruPulse systems? Any hints will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Best wishes to all,
> Kamil Ustaszewski
>
>
>
>
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