GPS Applications in Construction, Mobile Survey and Machine Control

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Downey, John, author.

Conference Name:

1997 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition (1997-09-08 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1997

Summary:

Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have introduced to the Construction Industry a new tool with as many possibilities as the Laser presented for increasing the efficiencies, repeatability and accuracy for the contractor. As the industry grows and global positioning systems mature, many applications will emerge from this new tool. This paper discusses merging global positioning with a rotating laser reference to provide an efficient mobile surveying system, as well as a method of automated machine control

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Publisher Number:

972783

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Restricted for use by site license